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Car and drivers staff continue to show the love to corvette by including the standard coupe and convertible on the magazines 2009 10best list. A car nobody needs hits a track nobody knows for a ride nobody will forget. The corvette provides abundant torque and power on demand. As before, the ls3 smallblock v8 was rated at 430 horsepower 321kw and 424 lbft of torque when equipped with the standard exhaust system. Ranking every chevrolet corvette by their 0 60 times. The z06 model has three trim levels, the 1lz, 2lz, and 3lz. The 2009 chevrolet corvette lineup boasts some topend features, both standard and optional, that help make the chevrolet corvette a practical and enjoyable daily driver. Oct 17, 2008 the car tends to tramline, unlike the other models, which means the driver needs a firm hand on bumpy back roads. Get a first look at the 2009 chevrolet corvette brought to you by the automotive experts.

Driving dynamics corvette coupe and convertible have a. Used 2009 chevrolet corvette for sale near you edmunds. This is the only mantide in existence, it is based on the corvette zr1, created by designer jason castriota and produced by italian coachbuilder stile bertone. Feb 19, 2020 the top speed of 140 mph made it americas fastest automobile and placed it in the top six fastest cars in the world. Search over 5,900 listings to find the best local deals.

Gm figures it can build 1800 copies a year if the current wormeaten market. Search from 78 chevrolet corvettes for sale, including a used 2009 chevrolet corvette, a used 2009 chevrolet corvette convertible, and a used 2009 chevrolet corvette z06 coupe. Mated to either an automatic or manual transmission, the 2009 corvette base model makes 430 horsepower and 424 lbft of torque, allowing the 2009 corvette to. Min 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006. All avalanche aveo cobalt colorado corvette equinox express cargo van express commercial cutaway express passenger hhr impala malibu silverado 1500 silverado 2500hd silverado 3500hd silverado 3500hd chassis cab suburban tahoe trailblazer traverse. Returning for the 2009 corvette lineup was the coupe and convertible models, each powered by a 430horsepower 321kw ls3 v8 engine. General motors, gm, the gm emblem, chevrolet, the chevrolet emblem, the names corvette, z06, zr1 and the corvette emblem are. It redefines what performance cars are capable of, not by its numbers the 0to60 in 3. The chevrolet corvette c6 is the sixth generation of the corvette sports car that was produced by chevrolet division of general motors for the 2005 to 20 model years. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap new, used, or certified preowned cpo 2009 chevrolet corvette for sale near. With the cars lined up alongside each other, all our drivers made the same observation.

Hennessey performance engineering hpe has executed big plans for the 2020 c8 corvette. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2009 chevrolet corvette 2dr cpe w1lt at u. As you would expect, the 2009 chevrolet corvette is a terrific driving experience. And, with all that performance, it still gets an eparated 26 mpg. For the 2009 model year, the iconic sports car receives styling adjustments. We have 147 2009 chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 29 1owner cars, and 164 personal use cars. Nov 20, 2008 car and drivers staff continue to show the love to corvette by including the standard coupe and convertible on the magazines 2009 10best list. The car will skip sideways, which makes drivers understandably nervous. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Nov 14, 2008 now that has unleashed the new corvette zr1, the most powerful production car in general motors history, those who felt it was a stretch to compare a.

Like corvette roadsters before it, the convertible features a hideaway top. The 2009 corvette coupe image courtesy of gm media. Drivers experience awesome v8 power, amazing handling and an interior filled with. As the primary contact interface between car and driver, the seats are almost always in need of some type of attention or replacement when restoring a car. Thanks to a snarling v8 and an engaging view of the raised front fenders through the windshield, the 2009 chevrolet corvette is a sports car that never ceases to put a smile on your face. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps let you know. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Standard on the 1lt coupe and drop top are 18inch front alloy wheels and 19inch rears, xenon headlamps, cruise control, keyless ignitionentry, full power accessories, onstar, leather seating, a sixway power driver seat. Weve driven it, and it was nothing short of shock and awe inspiring. The 2009 corvette was a sixth generation c6 corvette, spanning years 200520. Otherwise, the car is virtually identical to the hatchback model. Jul 22, 2009 the corvette can be a reasonably comfortable daily driver in most locales, for at least three of the four seasons.

R, an american le mans series gt1 championship and. The fastest and most powerful car gm has ever built becomes available for public consumption in 2009. The drivers seat tv puts you behind the wheel of your favorite cars, trucks and suvs. Even so, we found ourselves driving through the turns 5 to 10 mph faster in the new car than in the old. Nov 14, 2008 now that has unleashed the new corvette zr1, the most powerful production car in general motors history, those who felt it. When it arrives next summer, the 2009 chevrolet corvette zr1 will be the most powerful and fastest production car ever produced by general motors, with performance enabled by a new, supercharged 6. The corvette can be a reasonably comfortable daily driver in most locales, for at least three of the four seasons. A manually folding convertible top is standard fare for the 2009 chevrolet corvette convertible, although a power top is an option. Hpe will offer up to 1,200 horsepower for the new midengine corvette with a specially designed twinturbo system that will include a specially built lt2 v8 engine with upgraded engine internals including forged aluminum pistons 10. Jan 05, 2006 the chevrolet corvette is the best highperformance value in america. Used 2009 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus.

The big news in the corvette camp this year is obviously the zr1 supercar, the 638hp rocket thats the capo di tutti capo of vettes. Standard on the 2009 corvette is a 430horsepower 6. Adjust the drivers seat, both outside mirrors, and the telescopic steering column to a comfortable driving position. Chevrolet has eliminated nearly all the cruder, less desirable traits that characterized corvettes of. Exoticcar performance for realworld money, dailydriver functionality, surprisingly respectable fuel economy. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 5 2009 corvette models nationwide. Ecklers corvette is your onestop shop for 2009 corvette parts. The zr1 is the fastest and most expensive production corvette ever. And, with all that performance, it still gets an eparated 26 mpg on the highway, better than most suvs.

Both a comfortable cruiser and an exciting sports car, it has a roomy interior and the optional. The latestgeneration corvette is a sophisticated car, and its performance does not exact a painful toll on driver or passenger. The 2009 corvette base model is offered as either a coupe or convertible and the standard engine is the 6. And for all its performance, the corvette does not exact a painful toll on its driver or passenger. The worst complaints are door latch button failed, clock display blank, and wont start. Find the best used 2009 chevrolet corvette near you. Originally called project m, bertone slated to produce 10 cars. In the drivers seat of the 2009 chevrolet corvette z06 youtube. This corvette will be ready to hit the road with a fresh 2 year mvi. When you consider its ability to take on any other highperformance. It is the first corvette with exposed headlamps since the 1962 model. Detroit chevrolet officially announced the 2009 corvette zr1 an american supercar that brings the technology and engineering refinement of carbonfiber, ceramics and electronics together in a distinctive design. Find out why the 2009 chevrolet corvette is rated 8. Chevy corvette 2009, cpa2002 viper series reclinable steel tubular frame racing seats by cipher auto.

Production variants include the z06, zr1, grand sport, and 427 convertible. If you love your cars american and iconic, the 2009 chevrolet corvette is a sports car purists dream come true. Bianco fuji pearl white with charcoal and red bespoke alcantara interior, 10,000 miles from new, 6speed manual gearbox. Chevy corvette 2009, driver and passenger side custom mirrors by oracle lighting. From here on out, this yearly epic of rubberscorching, drivercentric nirvana will be known as motor trends best drivers car. We rated the zr1s steering as the most linear and involving of the three cars. On a deserted twisty road, the driver will likely run out of talent before the corvette runs out of capability. The 2009 corvette zo6 provides significant power for a significantly lower sticker price than the zr1 model. The car tends to tramline, unlike the other models, which means the driver needs a firm hand on bumpy back roads.

Chevrolet enters the world of supercars with 2009 corvette zr1 2009 corvette stats new, supercharged ls9 v8 is the heart of the zr1. Luckily, the popularity of the corvette has opened the door for several aftermarket options for chevrolet corvette seats, from repair kits to seat covers to full replica replacement parts. The corvette delivers supercar performance for the price of a midsize luxury sedan. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. From here on out, this yearly epic of rubberscorching, driver centric nirvana will be known as motor trends best driver s car.