Reviews: The 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
By Alex Thomas
Introduction
The 2007 Corvette is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Chevrolet. It is Chevrolet's entry into the COUPE 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $42,503 USD in 2007.
Corvette Dimensions
In 2007 the Corvette has an overall length of 174.60 inches and a width of 72.60 inches. It sits a total of 49.00 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is 37.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Corvette a turning radius of inches. It uses 245/40R18 tires with a wheelbase of 105.70 inches.
Drivetrain
The Corvette comes standard with a 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 6-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 6.0L V8 OHV 16V engine in the 2007 Corvette is rated at 17 - 18 miles/gallon city and 27 - 28 miles/gallon highway out of a 18.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Corvette retails for $42,503 USD with a invoice price of $39,604 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $825 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Limited Slip Differential, Traction Control. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Steering Wheel Mounted Controls, Rear Spoiler, Chrome Wheels.
Exterior color choices include Arctic White, Atomic Orange Metallic, Black, Lemans Blue Metallic, Machine Silver Metallic, Monterey Red Metallic, Velocity Yellow Tintcoat, Victory Red with interior choices of Ebony Leather Interior. The Corvette seats 2 people with 43.10 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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