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427 Corvette Convertible released at Chicago auto show

Road & Track -- A curb weight of 3355 lb. is listed on the 427’s spec sheet, as are expected performance numbers of 3.8 sec. from 0 to 60 mph and 11.8 sec. for the quarter mile. Lateral acceleration is estimated at 1.04g and its top speed is rated at a hairdo-destroying 190 mph.

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Submitted Feb 08, 2012 By: StArrow68

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Cashless Champion Author Akron Posts:1,692 Points:373,980 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 8:26:55 PM Ignore Cashless Report Abuse Big $, maybe later.
wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:1,734 Points:365,020 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 2:45:51 PM Ignore wamster Report Abuse Who needs to waste gas driving 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds? This is a vehicle for a die hard corvette fan, someone with too much money, or someone traying to re-live their youth.
listerone Champion Author Boston Posts:1,805 Points:538,170 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 9:09:05 AM Ignore listerone Report Abuse Good God...grow up all you 55 year old teenagers.Just because you've got $80K burning a hole in your pocket it doesn't mean you need to do 0-60 in 4 seconds.
StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:1,428 Points:1,004,045 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 8:44:17 AM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse For those that think they can't afford a Vette, a story from the past. 2004 was the last year of the C5 model and in about April I made a deal for a June (last month of production) delivery at $11k off sticker. The C7 will get here at some point and dealers will be trying to move the last of the C6 production since they get allocations of future Vettes based on their past year's sales. That would equate to very low $40's for a stock coupe at this point. For 430HP, nice deal.
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:1,698 Points:420,115 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 7:15:39 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse Nice, but too bad I can't afford it.
StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:1,428 Points:1,004,045 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 6:42:35 AM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse From the Kelley BB site, for those that want to know: 6.2-liter V8 430 horsepower @ 5,900 rpm (436 with optional exhaust) 424 lb-ft of torque @ 4.600 rpm (428 with optional exhaust) EPA city/highway fuel economy: 16/26 (manual), 15/25 (automatic) 7.0-liter V8 505 horsepower @ 6,300 rpm 470 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 15/24 6.2-liter supercharged V8 638 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm 604 lb-ft of torque @ 3,800 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 14/21 So, since my '02 had sticker mpg of 19/28 and these are supposed to be more realistic, and I get 20 around town and 28+ up to 30 on the road, I'm guessing 25 for the Z06 isn't out of the question if you drive it nice! :)
cmptrmush Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,769 Points:378,920 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 4:43:19 AM Ignore cmptrmush Report Abuse Sounds like it would be a fun car to drive.
matman01 Champion Author Detroit Posts:12,785 Points:1,609,530 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 4:34:32 AM Ignore matman01 Report Abuse I loved my 1969 427 Corvette...I can only imagine how cool this ride will be. But it needs side exhaust for the throaty rumble of a Big Block!
335d1 All-Star Author Virginia Posts:562 Points:407,575 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 4:07:41 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse Nice!
kenji554 All-Star Author Charlotte Posts:931 Points:223,695 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 3:40:56 AM Ignore kenji554 Report Abuse sweet
Yooperheart Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,380 Points:167,190 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 2:50:17 AM Ignore Yooperheart Report Abuse The only "green" part of this ride would be leaving it parked in your garage.
mike1881 All-Star Author Fayetteville Posts:714 Points:260,830 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 2:21:08 AM Ignore mike1881 Report Abuse Nothing like american muscle. Now if they could only made it a hybrid....
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:4,809 Points:1,504,295 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 12:49:54 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse I would prefer a CHRYSLER 440
TXryder All-Star Author Texas Posts:735 Points:104,765 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 11:47:08 PM Ignore TXryder Report Abuse Are wings an optional accessory?
MN1 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,523 Points:297,785 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 11:45:43 PM Ignore MN1 Report Abuse Nice, but 100K? A little too pricey.
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:6,875 Points:1,101,870 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 10:19:54 PM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse What's it get for mileage?
runout9 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,240 Points:978,145 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 10:18:32 PM Ignore runout9 Report Abuse Just what America needs in a $3.50-$4.00 pump price era.
Kamakani Champion Author Hawaii Posts:2,480 Points:1,028,360 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 9:34:50 PM Ignore Kamakani Report Abuse and the MPG IS?
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ExplorerWA Champion Author Washington Posts:2,252 Points:436,515 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 9:26:46 PM Ignore ExplorerWA Report Abuse Very nice........America's sport car.
bills299 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:1,557 Points:545,750 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 9:18:25 PM Ignore bills299 Report Abuse sounds like fun if you can afford it!
cheapchickKY Champion Author Lexington Posts:2,155 Points:436,230 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 9:10:00 PM Ignore cheapchickKY Report Abuse Fun!
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:7,174 Points:1,420,650 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 8:39:16 PM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse The Chevrolet Corvette always get credit for being a high powered sports car. It's ability is must impressive!
oldhillbillyAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:2,316 Points:306,985 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 8:27:21 PM Ignore oldhillbillyAZ Report Abuse This is remarkably like a Playboy Centerfold.... It's a thing of beauty... It's out of my class.... I couldn't afford the upkeep... At my age it would probably hurt me.... But OMG would I love to give it a whirl just once....
NedW Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,797 Points:789,645 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 8:13:07 PM Ignore NedW Report Abuse Thank you for posting, StArrow.
NedW Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,797 Points:789,645 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 8:10:31 PM Ignore NedW Report Abuse I would want one of these if GM wasn't owned by the gov. 190 top end!?¡ 60 MPH 3.8 sec. after the light turns green¡¿ Sweet!! That's my kinda cross country ride.
babyjudy Champion Author Tucson Posts:1,007 Points:219,325 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 8:05:41 PM Ignore babyjudy Report Abuse Nice car
edgarCA Champion Author Oakland Posts:1,541 Points:233,445 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 7:43:45 PM Ignore edgarCA Report Abuse Weighing at a ton and a half? Wow.
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RonTheRunner77 Veteran Author Michigan Posts:343 Points:119,115 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 7:33:16 PM Ignore RonTheRunner77 Report Abuse how nice