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2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Review

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A three-quarter front view of a blue 2011 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible

In short: A fast, fine-tuned American-made roadster.

This insanely fast Corvette convertible revives the Grand Sport name from Chevy's series of roadsters that competed in races like the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 1960's, and more than lives up to the legacy of its forebears. Meticulously tested on race tracks before being unleashed on the road, the Corvette Grand Sport offers a fine-tuned high-performance ride — and sets a scorching 0-60 time of under 4 seconds. While this American-made muscle car may not be quite on par with some of its European competitors — the likes of which will cost you nearly twice as much — the Grand Sport Convertible does offer great value at a starting price under $60,000. Lead-footed nature lovers will also be happy to learn that Chevrolet's latest Corvette achieves a decent 18 mpg combined fuel economy, reducing emissions while avoiding a costly gas-guzzler tax.

Warranty/Service: 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty; 5-year/100,000-mile roadside assistance program; 5-year/100,000-mile courtesy transportation program.

QUICK SHEET

Base Price: $58,600 / As Tested: $75,805

Technical Specifications

Vehicle type: front engine, rear-wheel drive, 2-passenger, 2-door convertible

Engine: 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine
Horsepower: 430 hp @ 5,900 rpm
Torque: 424 lb-ft @ 4,600 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual

Curb weight: 3,289 lbs
Wheelbase: 105.7 in
Length/Width/Height: 175.6/75.9/48.7 in
Turning circle: 39 ft

Brakes: 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Suspension: 4-wheel independent suspension system

Traction: traction control system; StabiliTrak electronic stability control system

0-60 mph: 3.9 seconds
Top Speed: 185 mph (est.)

EPA City: 16 mpg
EPA Highway: 26 mph

Safety: driver and passenger frontal and side-impact airbags with passenger sensing system

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