Shahzad Sheikh
14 December 2010
2011 Corvettes are now in showrooms in KSA, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar and UAE. There’s been a number of upgrades to this American sports car icon for the latest model year.
According to the press release highlights include:
Audio system with navigation, USB port and Bose premium speakers now standard Performance dual-mode exhaust with aggressive sound is optional on the Coupe with automatic transmission Performance dual-mode exhaust with increased power and aggressive sound standard on the Grand Sport New tires Eagle F1 Supercar GEN2, included only with Magnetic Selective Ride Control and manual transmission on Grand Sport New exterior colors are available: Inferno Orange and Supersonic Blue Available Contrasting-color headlamps overrides Interior custom color stitching is available New wheels design on Coupe and Convertible available in Silver, Competition Gray, Machine Face and Chrome Grand Sport Heritage Package available on the Grand SportEngines remain the 430bhp 6.2-litre V8s both for the ‘Vettes and Grand Sport editions, although the optional dual-mode exhaust increase power out by 6bhp.
Launch control is now standard on the two models – you just floor the gas pedal and the revs will automatically wind up to optimum levels. Sidestep the clutch and the engine torque will be adjusted 100 times per second to make the best of the available traction.
Grand Sport
The Grand Sport edition gets the wider bodywork and larger brakes from the Z06 version. Performance is very slightly improved and those ordered with manual transmission also come with a dry-sump oiling system, differential cooler and a rear-mounted battery, specifically for track use.
Highlights include:
Grand Sport can also be had with a Heritage package that adds an iconic front fender hash marks offered in four colors, as well as two-tone seats with Grand Sport embroidery.
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