2001 Chevy Corvette Review
2001 Chevy Corvette Review
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Chevrolet Corvette types
- Coupe
- Convertible
- Z06
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Pros
- Ultra-high performance, daily-driver livability, bargain sticker price.
Cons
- Some cheesy interior bits, slow kick-down with automatic transmission.
What’s new
The entire Corvette lineup receives a dose of additional horsepower and torque. Z06 model joins the lineup, Active Handling now standard on all Corvettes.
Edmunds says
Stunning performance for less than $50,000. Need we say more? If bang-for-the-buck is your priority, nothing can touch a Z06.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$214/mo for Corvette Base
Corvette Base
vs
$174/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Vehicle overview
Nearly 45 years after the 1953 Corvette debuted, Chevrolet introduced the fifth-generation Corvette for 1997. With the addition of a hardtop model to the lineup in 1999, Chevrolet brings forth an ace in 2001 with the race-ready Z06 hard top.
Pushrod power -- in the form of a 5.7-liter LS1 LEV-compliant V8 -- motivates the Corvette. Horsepower is rated 350 at 5,600 rpm, while torque measures 360 foot-pounds at 4,400 rpm. Equipped with the standard four-speed automatic transmission, the Corvette will hit 60 mph in a shade over five seconds. Opt for the six-speed manual transmission and you'll cut less than half a second off the trap time. To help reign the power in on slippery surfaces, acceleration slip regulation (a.k.a., traction control) is standard equipment.
Placing a check mark next to the Z06 box and you'll be treated to the fastest, lightest and stiffest Corvette to leave the factory. Backed by a new 5.7-liter LS6 V8 producing a pavement-melting 385-horsepower at 6,000 rpm and a standard issue M12 six-speed manual transmission (with aggressive gearing to increase torque multiplication), the Z06 rips from zero-to-60 in four seconds flat and corners at one full G.
Manhole cover-sized four-wheel-disc antilock brakes keep stopping distances short, while massive 17-inch front and 18-inch rear tires contribute to prodigious amounts of road grip. The rubber stays planted well, too, thanks to a fully independent four-wheel SLA height-adjustable suspension. Standard for 2001 on all Corvettes is a second generation Active Handling System (AHS), which keeps the Corvette in line even if the driver isn't.
Body panels are still composed of a material other than metal, though no longer fiberglass. Sheet-molded compound wraps around an ultra-stiff structure that features a full-length perimeter frame with tubular steel side rails. A sandwich composite floor with a lightweight balsa wood core damps noise and vibration while making the floor exceptionally stiff.
Inside, a dash with analog gauges and intuitive radio and climate controls greets passengers. Luggage space beneath the coupe's rear hatch glass is an incredible 25 cubic feet. Even the hardtop and convertible can tote more cargo than any Corvette in history.
Yes, the Corvette is an outstanding effort and competes favorably with the best in the class. Long, low, and lean, the Corvette is certainly attractive. We take issue, however, with the thick truncated tail and the odd-looking air scoops for the front brakes. Still, the Corvette's new shape will wear well into the new century.
Don't let the fact that the C5 will swallow two golf bags sway you into thinking this a gentrified sporting coupe. The 2001 Corvette is among the best true sports cars your money can buy. Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines.
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4.75 out of 5 stars
2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
smfcpacfp, 09/09/2006
2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
I bought this car new, and it has been the most trouble free car that I have ever owned. I had to replace one sensor in the 46,000 miles that I have owned it. It is also extremely comfortable on long trips. My wife and I recently took it on a 4,600 mile, 3 week trip and as always, extremely reliable. It also had adequate trunk space. I couldn't possibly ask for a more relaible car. …
4.75 out of 5 stars
I love this car!
Juan, 04/04/2007
2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
This is my first time owning a Corvette. It's everything I thought it would be. It's fast and handles really nice. I love the feel of the road coming thru the steering wheel.
5 out of 5 stars
What else compares?
2infiniti, 04/22/2008
2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Commuting to and from work I get 21 MPG and 30+@ 75 MPH in 6th gear. This magnetic red car is a head turner. Cheaper than a Subaru WRX or a Mitsu Lancer and it doesnt look like a shopping cart! I put Michelin Pilot AS run-flats and the traction improved dramatically over the GY Eagles and noise dropped. For $25k this is a deal. Too bad when car mags do car comparisons they dont … compare what was a $48k new Vette now worth $22-$25 to the new stuff you can buy! The Vette would win hands down. When I get rid of it, it will be for a 2008 used with 3LT auto and 436 hp. Until then I would rather have it than any other car. As a car connoisseur I highly recommend the C-5!
5 out of 5 stars
Nicest looking sports car on the road
Brent, 11/27/2010
2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
I could of bought anything in the mid $20,000 range as a seasonal summer sports car. Hands down my decision to buy a 2001 Corvette convertible was dead on. Fast, sexy, North American built, cant beat it. Man I love this car, thumbs up all the time. St Catharine's built LS1, fit and finish is tops, paint is excellent, 30 mpg. You kidding me this is one great car.
2001 Corvette Highlights
Coupe
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $40,280 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $214/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Corvette include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
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