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2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

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Rating7.9

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Midsize Coupe
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$110,300
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Phenomenal acceleration

Only a manual transmission is offered

No major changes for 2011

Precise steering response and handling

Disappointing gas mileage even for the segment

Strong and progressive brakes

Unrefined powertrain

Specs & Features

$110,300

price

638 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

604 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

6.2L 8cyl RWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize coupe segment, the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe is a direct competitor to the Dodge SRT Viper GTS Coupe, the Nissan GT-R Black Edition Coupe, and the Jaguar XKR-S Coupe. The Z06 Coupe starts off at an MSRP of $110,300, with 2 trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 6.2L supercharged V8 engine and a 6-speed manual transmission, producing 638 horsepower and 604 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Z06 Coupe manages a 0-60 of 3.8 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 16 MPG.

Buying Advice

The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe is a truly super-powered, benchmark-setting machine offered in three trims. Among them, we recommend getting the mid-level 3ZR trim. It comes loaded with features including a head-up display, a power telescoping steering column with manual tilting, heated seats, driver memory settings, and a Bose audio system.

Trims

    3ZR
    $110,300 onwards
    • Engine: 6.2L 8cyl RWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 638 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 604 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 2.89 sec
    • Top Speed: 196 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 16 mpg
    Base
    $110,300 onwards
    • Front passengers heated-cushion

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Torque

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2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		3.77 sec14.7 sec133 mph
    		3.15 sec11.5 sec188 mph
    		3.32 sec--
    		3.4 sec11.7 sec165 mph
    		3.6 sec--
    		3.6 sec--
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    2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		14 mpg20 mpg16 mpg18 gal.252/360 mi.
      		19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg16.9 gal.304.2/422.5 mi.
      		15 mpg26 mpg19 mpg18 gal.288/468 mi.
      		17 mpg24 mpg19 mpg17.7 gal.283.2/424.8 mi.
      		16 mpg26 mpg19 mpg18 gal.288/468 mi.
      		15 mpg24 mpg18 mpg18 gal.270/432 mi.

      2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		176.2 in.75.9 in.48.7 in.5 in.105.7 in.

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        		199.4 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5 in.116.3 in.
        		189.1 in.76.6 in.54.3 in.4.5 in.108.1 in.
        		185.9 in.75 in.50.4 in.4 in.107.9 in.
        		185.5 in.74 in.50 in.4.5 in.108 in.

        2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		22.4 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.
          		10.6 cu.ft.177.8 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.
          		22.4 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.
          		22.4 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.85 cu.ft.
          		13.1 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.74.7 cu.ft.
          		6.6 cu.ft.78 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.

          2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		15.3 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.-
            		44.8 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.79 ft.
            		6.2 cu.ft.6.2 cu.ft.6.2 cu.ft.-
            		5.1 cu.ft.4.8 cu.ft.4.8 cu.ft.-
            		65.7 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.-
            		35.9 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.-

            2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-3333 lbs.
              		-3880 lbs.
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