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 Style Overview
The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is available as a two-seat coupe or convertible. Trim levels include the standard Corvette, Z06 and ZR1. The standard Corvette coupe is actually more of a targa, as it comes with a removable body-color roof panel. Like Corvette roadsters before it, the convertible features a hide-away top.Standard on the 1LT coupe and drop top are 18-inch front alloy wheels and 19-inch rears, xenon headlamps, cruise control, keyless ignition/entry, full power accessories, OnStar, leather seating, a six-way power driver seat, a tilting steering wheel and dual-zone automatic climate control. The standard seven-speaker audio system includes a CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, steering-wheel-mounted controls and an auxiliary audio jack. The 2LT Package adds Bluetooth and upgraded leather seating with a power passenger seat. The convertible gets a power-operated top with the 2LT Package. More equipment can be found on the 3LT; it includes a head-up display, a power telescoping steering column with manual tilting, heated front seats, driver-seat memory settings and a Bose audio system. The top-level Corvette 4LT is very similar to the 3LT but includes an exclusive two-tone leather interior (with leather covering the dash top, console top and armrests). The Z06 (coupe only) largely mirrors the standard model in terms of feature availability, but gains a more powerful V8, a fixed roof, a lighter frame and body panels, larger wheels and tires, a more stiffly tuned suspension, upgraded brakes and special sport seats. Compared to the Z06, the ZR1 boasts a more powerful supercharged V8, plus larger wheels, high-performance carbon-ceramic brakes, an exclusive suspension with adaptive dampers and additional lightweight body panels. Major stand-alone options, depending on the model, include a navigation system, a transparent roof panel for the coupe, a two-tone interior, a dual-mode exhaust and different wheels. There are also suspension options for the standard Corvettes: the Magnetic Ride Control suspension (which automatically firms up and softens the suspension according to how the car is being driven) and the Z51 performance handling package (which adds extra cooling, stiffer suspension calibrations, bigger brakes, specific tires and shorter gearing for the six-speed manual). Also available are custom color and trim combinations, plus delivery to the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Style Comparisons
| Trim | Engine | Trans. | Wheels | Audio System | Seating | MSRP |
Current Vehicle:
2dr Hatchback (6.2L 8cyl 6M) |
6.2L V8 overhead valves (OHV) 16-valve engine |
6-speed manual transmission |
19 x 10.0 in. painted alloy |
7-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, element antenna |
premium leather upholstery |
$48,565 |
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Competition Sport Spec Ed 2dr Hatchback (6.2L 8cyl 6M) |
6.2L V8 overhead valves (OHV) 16-valve engine |
6-speed manual transmission |
19 x 10.0 in. painted alloy |
7-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, element antenna |
premium leather upholstery |
$54,815 |
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GT1 Championship Spec Ed 2dr Hatchback (6.2L 8cyl 6M) |
6.2L V8 overhead valves (OHV) 16-valve engine |
6-speed manual transmission |
19 x 10.0 in. chrome alloy |
7-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player with CD MP3 Playback, element antenna |
premium leather upholstery |
$64,460 |
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Z06 2dr Hatchback (7.0L 8cyl 6M) |
7.0L V8 overhead valves (OHV) 16-valve engine |
6-speed manual transmission |
19 x 12.0 in. painted alloy |
7-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, element antenna |
premium leather upholstery |
$73,925 |
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Z06 Competition Sport Spec Ed 2dr Hatchback (7.0L 8cyl 6M) |
7.0L V8 overhead valves (OHV) 16-valve engine |
6-speed manual transmission |
19 x 12.0 in. painted alloy |
7-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, element antenna |
premium leather upholstery |
$76,650 |
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Z06 GT1 Championship Spec Ed 2dr Hatchback (7.0L 8cyl 6M) |
7.0L V8 overhead valves (OHV) 16-valve engine |
6-speed manual transmission |
19 x 12.0 in. chrome alloy |
7-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player with CD MP3 Playback, element antenna |
premium leather upholstery |
$85,535 |
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ZR1 2dr Hatchback (6.2L 8cyl S/C 6M) |
6.2L V8 overhead valves (OHV) 16-valve engine |
6-speed manual transmission |
20 x 12.0 in. painted alloy |
7-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, element antenna |
premium leather upholstery |
$103,970 |
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