The 2008 Corvette is a carryover from 2007. The 2008 Corvette is evidence that Chevy is not about to rest on its laurels. Adopting the cylinder head design from the recently introduced Silverado pickup, the Corvette's ohv V-8 now displaces 6.2 liters and boasts increased horsepower.
This 2008 Black Z06 has a 505 hp fuel injected engine with a 6-speed, Black and Red interior, smoke gray wheels, and most of the other options available at the time of production. This is one mean looking car. This opens up a dual-cockpit interior that will surprise long time Vette owners with its high quality trim and excellent fit and finish. The comfy, body-hugging sport seats, with adjustable side bolsters and back support, are superior to any Corvette seats before. The 2008 Corvette model is visually similar (wheels and interior trim accepted), but the big news is a new standard LS3 engine with 430-horsepower. OnStar and XM radio are included with all 2008s, and there are new options and option groups, including a full leather-wrapped, two-tone interior.
The 2008 Corvette coupe and convertible come with a 430-hp LS3 6.2-liter V8 engine and six-speed manual transmission. An optional dual-mode exhaust increases the horsepower to 436-hp. The engineers at Chevy refined the already impressive LS2 motor by redesigning the cylinder heads to allow for a smoother airflow on the intake and exhaust runner and valves. This change plus a new intake manifold added 30 HP and 24 ft. /lbs of torque producing overall 430 HP and 424 ft. /lbs of torque. Similar in design and function to the system used on the Z06, the dual-mode exhaust uses vacuum-actuated outlet valves, which control engine noise during low-load operation, but open for maximum performance during high-load operation. It is not identical to the Z06 system; the Coupe/Convertible uses a 2.5-inch-diameter exhaust, while the Z06 uses a three-inch system.
It has a passenger airbag occupant-sensing deactivation, front seatbelt pretensioners, a remote anti-theft alarm system, and an engine immobilizer. It also daytime running lights, xenon high intensity discharge headlamps, dusk-sensing headlamps, and tire pressure monitoring.
Optional on 2008 Corvette Coupe and Convertible models is a new, two-mode performance exhaust system. Similar in design and function to the system used on the Z06, the dual-mode exhaust uses vacuum-actuated outlet valves, which control engine noise during low-load operation, but open for maximum performance during high-load operation.
There are also a host of exterior and interior refinements that raise the Corvette's luxury status and enhance the feeling of craftsmanship. And the 2008 Corvette only gets better thanks to more power, additional refinement and more standard features. Also new beauty covers atop the engine shield the rocker covers and also feature a noise-reducing, acoustically tuned insert to provide a more refined engine sound.
Clearly, then, the changes have made a huge improvement in the Chevy's handling. It comes with friendly ergonomics, razor- sharp handling, supportive seats, and excellent fit and finish proven by its stylish interiors. On the other hand, the car's hatchback body provides 22 cubic feet of cargo capacity making it relatively convenient.
When the current generation debuted, nearly everyone was completely satisfied with its 400 hp, and those few who wanted more were satiated with a high-performance Z06 that had 505 hp. For the 2008 Corvette coupe and convertible get a power boost from a new V-8 engine. The camshaft timing was revised to optimize performance with the higher-lift intake cam profile. It is a decision to make the car perform better. The ZR1 is an obvious indication of their intentions, but they can only do so much with this platform.
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