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| Year: |
2008
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| Make: |
Chevrolet
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| Model: |
C6
Corvette
Coupe
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| Ext.Color: |
Arctic
White
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| Int.Color: |
Titanium
Gray leather
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| Mileage: |
2,295
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| Trans Type: |
6-spd.
Auto
w/ paddleshift
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Hallmarks:
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Rare
color
combo, very low mileage, heavily optioned, warranty, perfect car - the
nicest driven C6 you'll find.
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Warranty:
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Yes
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| Price: |
$37,900.00
/ best offer
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Additional
Details:
(VIN:
1G1YY26W785106794), arctic white / titanium gray leather, 6-spd.
automatic with paddleshift, 2,295 miles, built 08/2007, in-
service date of
04/20/2009, 6.2L 16V all-aluminium LS3 SOHC V8 with sequential
multi-port fuel injection and electronic throttle,
DME engine management
system, hot film mass airflow sensor, high flow cylinder heads,
enhanced valvetrain, high-flow intake
manifold, larger bore
block with structural enhancements, bore x stroke: 103.25 mm x 92 mm,
10.7:1 compression ratio, 430 hp.
@ 6,000 rpm. &
424 ft.-lb. torque @ 4,400 rpm., OBD II certified, 3,217 lb. curb
weight, dual exhaust with dual 3-way catalytic
converters,
independent front and rear suspension with short/long upper & lower
A-arms, aluminium control arms, transverse
composite springs,
monotube shocks and an anti-roll bar, power 4-wheel disc brakes with
ABS, Magnasteer speed sensitive ring
& pinion power
steering, dual-stage front airbags with passenger defeat switch and
4-passenger 3-point seat belts, traction control
with active handling
and vehicle stability control, limited slip differential, grey brake
calipers, dual zone auto climate control, heated
glass rear window,
power windows with one-touch up/down feature, full analog gauges with
digital driver info center oil life
monitoring system,
fuel information incl. average speed, average fuel consumption,
instantaneous fuel consumption and range for
remaining fuel, tire
pressure monitoring system, etc., dual zone auto climate control with
pollen filter, polished exhaust tips, active
handling &
traction control (both defeatable), limited slip differential, oil life
monitoring system, remote keyless entry with pass-key
II theft deterrent
system (2 keys / remotes), exposed headlamps, OnStar and XM radio,
electrochromatic int. & ext. mirrors with rear
view mirror compass, Options: (this vehicle is heavily
optioned incl. NAV) - 6-spd. automatic trans. with paddleshift, 3LT
Preferred
Equipment Group
(includes: DVD NAV system, BOSE premium sound system with in-dash CD,
RDS, MP3, XM satellite radio,
heads up display,
leather wrapped power telescopic steering column with manual tilt and
radio controls, heated seats, power sport
seats with perforated
leather & seat memory, HomeLink, side air bags, keyless-go
pushbutton start, bi-Xenon HID headlamps with
automatic exterior
lamp control, luggage shade with cargo convenience net in trunk,
driving lamps, dual roof package, competition
grey aluminium rims,
245/40-ZR18 front tires, 285/35-ZR19 rear tires, cruise control,
intermittent wipers, remote trunk and fuel door
release, daytime
running lights, driver and passenger power & heated body color ext.
door mirrors, electric trunk pull down, cargo
area light, driving
lights in lower front fascia, tinted heat reflective glass, luxury trim
alloy & leather on gear knob, alloy on doors and
alloy look on
dashboard, center console cupholders and 12V power outlet, delayed/fade
courtesy lights, headlight control with time
delay switch-off and
dusk sensor, lockable glove box, illuminated entry system, colored
crest center caps, competition grey aluminium
5-spoke 18/19" rims
with GoodYear Eagle F1 EMT run-flat tires (245/40-18f & 285/35-19r)
with Tread Depth Measurements: DF: 9.5/32,
PF: 9.5/32, DR:
9.5/32, PR: 9.5/32 (10/32 is new tire tread depth), EPA fuel economy
rating of 15 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, no
oil leaks, no known
or detectable paintwork, completely original vehicle that is in as-new
condition inside and out, all books and
manuals incl. owners
DVD's and window sticker, all services performed, carpeting and leather
are like new, paint is virtually flawless,
windshield excellent,
1 owner since new, never smoked in, clean CarFax and AutoCheck reports,
remainder of full 3 year / 36,000 mile
factory warranty
(until 04/20/2012 or 36,000 miles) and 5 year / 100,000 mile powertrain
limited warranty (until 04/20/2014 or 100,000
miles), aftermarket
warranty and financing options are available, new MSRP of $55,295.00.
New
for 2008
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All-new LS3 6.2L V-8 engine for Coupe and Convertible:
o 430 hp (321 kW)*
o 424 lb.-ft. of torque (575 Nm)*
o 436 hp / 428 lb.-ft. (325 kW / 580 Nm)* with new, optional dual-mode
exhaust system
o High-flow cylinder heads
o Enhanced valvetrain
o High-flow intake manifold
o Larger-bore block with structural enhancements
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Improved manual transmission shift effort
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Quicker shift times on paddle-shift six-speed automatic
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2.73 performance axle ratio available with six-speed paddle shift;
included with Z51 package
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Improved steering feel
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Standard split-spoke cast aluminum wheel design for Coupe and
Convertible (Competition Gray finish optional)
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Available polished forged aluminum wheel design
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New Keyless Access remote key fob with integrated key
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Interior trim enhancements for all models, including wrapped center
trim plate with Cyber pattern and new, brushed aluminum accents
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Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package available for all models in
exclusive, new Linen and Sienna colors
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New sill plates
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iPod/MP3 jack included on all sound systems except navigation
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OnStar and XM Satellite Radio standard on all models
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Auto-dimming mirrors with compass standard on all models
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Two new premium exterior colors: Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat and
Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat
2008
CORVETTE: ICONIC SPORTS CAR RECEIVES LARGER, MORE POWERFUL LS3 6.2L V-8
AND HOST OF DRIVING, INTERIOR REFINEMENTS
Get comfortable.
There's so much new and exciting with the 2008 Corvette that you'll
want to grab a hot drink, sidle up to your computer screen and absorb
all the details.
The changes involve
everything from an all-new, larger and more powerful V-8 engine to
refinements in driving characteristics that solidify the Corvette's
position as the preeminent American sports car – and further the
argument that it is one of the world's best. There are also a host of
exterior and interior refinements that raise the Corvette's luxury
status and enhance the feeling of craftsmanship.
“Corvette is an
uncompromising sports car that rewards its owners with impeccable
performance and great comfort,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general
manager. “The changes and enhancements to the 2008 Corvette reflect
continual improvements that speak to Chevrolet's unflagging commitment
to building the best sports car – and with nearly 55 years of
experience, the Corvette just keeps getting better and better.”
Also back again for
'08 is the 505-horsepower Corvette Z06, an American super car that has
won over enthusiasts, journalists and racers around the world for its
balance of racetrack-bred performance, daily-driving civility and value.
Here's
a look at the new and enhanced features for '08 Corvette models:
Engine – A new, 6.2L LS3 small-block
V-8 is the standard engine in Coupe and Convertible models. It is rated
at 430 horsepower (321kW)* and 424 lb.-ft. of torque (586 Nm)* with the
standard exhaust system; with the new, optional two-mode exhaust
system, power ratings increase to 436 horses / 325 kW and 428 lb.-ft. /
592 Nm. As a result, the standard Corvette is true supercar, capable of
190 mph. The LS3 with the six-speed paddle-shift automatic is the
fastest automatic-equipped Corvette ever, with 0-60 mph capability of
4.3 seconds.
This new iteration of
the storied small-block family features a revised, larger-bore cylinder
block – 4.06-inch / 103.25 mm vs. the previous 6.0L's 4.00-inch /
101.62 mm bores – high-flow, LS7/L92-style cylinder heads;
larger-diameter pistons; revised camshaft and camshaft timing; revised
valvetrain with offset intake rocker arms; high-flow intake manifold;
high-flow fuel injectors from the Z06's LS7 engine; and a new engine
beauty cover.
The LS3 features an
aluminum cylinder block with cast iron cylinder liners. In addition to
its larger bores, which help create a 376-cubic-inch displacement, the
block casting also features revisions and machining in the bulkheads
that enhance its strength and improved bay to bay breathing. But while
the bore of the 6.2L engine is increased when compared with the
previous 6.0L engine, the engine's stroke remains at 3.62 inches (92
mm). The pistons for the larger 6.2L engine also are new and are
designed for its high-rpm performance capability.
Breathing for the new
6.2L engine is accomplished via new, high-flow cylinder heads. They're
based on the large port/large valve design found on the LS7 engine and
other GM L92 engines, with larger-capacity, straighter intake ports.
The design optimizes intake flow to the combustion chamber and the
exhaust ports are also designed for better flow.
Complementing the
larger-port design of the heads are commensurately sized valves. The
intake valve size alone increases from 2.00 inches (50.8 mm) to 2.16
inches (55 mm) – an increase of nearly 9 percent. The intake valves
feature lightweight hollow stems, which enable the engine's 6,600-rpm
capability. The exhaust valves also are large, measuring 1.60 inches
(40.4 mm) in diameter.
To accommodate the
engine's large valves and enable more direct intake port flow, the
intake-side rocker arms are offset 6 mm between the valve tip and the
push rod. Actuating the valves is a new camshaft, with intake-side
lobes providing more than a 5-percent percent in increase in lift, from
0.521-inch to 0.551-inch (13.25 mm to 14 mm). Exhaust-valve lift
remains unchanged from the LS2. The camshaft timing was revised to
optimize performance with the higher-lift intake cam profile.
Ensuring the cylinder
heads receive all the air they can handles falls to a new, acoustically
tuned intake manifold. The composite design is manufactured with a
“lost core” process that improves runner to runner variation and
reduces airflow losses. An acoustic foam material is used to reduce
radiated engine noise; it is sandwiched between the outer top of the
manifold and an additional “skull cap” acoustic shell. 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.
Exhaust system –
Optional on '08 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. 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.
With the new,
dual-mode performance exhaust, power output for Coupe/Convertible rises
from 430 horsepower (321 kW) and 424 lb.-ft. of torque (575 Nm) to 436
horses (325 kW) and 428 lb.-ft. (580 Nm). This system gives the
Corvette a more aggressive exhaust sound character that will appeal to
performance enthusiasts.
Transmissions and axle ratios – The
shifting efforts for both the six-speed manual transmission and
paddle-shift six-speed automatic transmissions have been improved in
'08 Corvette models. The manual transmission shifting improvements
include a more positive and direct feel during gear changes, with
better gate-to-gate location.
The six-speed
paddle-shift automatic transmission on Coupe and Convertible is
improved with new hardware and a new controller calibration that
deliver quicker shifts. This change bolsters the feeling of performance
and driver control when using the shifting paddles.
Also new for '08
models is the availability of the 2.73 performance axle ratio with the
automatic transmission. It is included with the Z51 package.
Steering system – The Corvette's
precise rack-and-pinion steering system is revised to provide improved
feel at all speeds. The revisions are due to a new, premium machining
process of the system's internal components, a new, stiffer
intermediate shaft and controller calibration changes.
Wheels – Corvette Coupe and
Convertible models come with a new split-spoke wheel design for '08.
The design was introduced on the limited-edition '07 Indianapolis 500
Pace Car replicas with a Sterling Silver finish. The standard 18-inch
front wheels and 19-inch rear wheels feature a Sparkle Silver finish,
with a Competition Gray version optional.
Also new is a
distinctive, performance-oriented forged aluminum wheel for Coupe and
Convertible. It comes in a polished finish.
Exterior colors – There are two new
premium exterior colors available with 2008 Corvette models: Jetstream
Blue Metallic Tintcoat and Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat; they replace
Le Mans Blue Metallic and Monterey Red Metallic Tintcoat.
Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package
– Available on Coupe, Convertible and Z06 models, the new Custom
Leather-Wrapped Interior Package offers a stylish, two-tone
leather-appointed cabin with details that enhance the feeling of
Corvette's craftsmanship. Details include:
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Two-tone, leather-wrapped upper and lower instrument panel, door pads
and seats
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Choice of new, exclusive colors: Linen or Sienna, with unique color
breakup
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Padded door panel armrests
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“Corvette” embroidered on passenger-side dash pad
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Embroidered crossed flags logo on headrests
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Unique center trim plate with Bias pattern.
Interior enhancements – All models
feature a new wrapped instrument panel center trim plate, with bright
surrounds for the shifter and cupholder. There are also new
metal-finish door sill plates that greet passengers as they step into
the vehicle, as well as a new lighted control knob for the available
Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
Feature changes and enhancements –
All Corvette models now come standard with features that were
previously optional or part of equipment packages. They include:
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OnStar with available Turn-By-Turn Navigation
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XM Satellite Radio
* Auto-dimming rearview mirrors (with compass)
* Audio input jack on all radio systems except
navigation; Personal Audio Link is available as a dealer-installed item
with the navigation system.
The '08 Corvettes also come with a new Keyless Access fob, which
features the key and remote-function controls integrated in a single
unit.
Corvette
design and interior details -
Dramatic fender forms and exposed headlamps combine with the grille to
create a strong visual identity for the Corvette, while the tapered
rear deck and fascia improve high-speed performance. The lean rear
design sports round taillamps and center-exit exhaust. The fixed Xenon
high-intensity discharge headlamps provide superior lighting
performance. With a 0.286 coefficient of drag, the Coupe models are the
most aerodynamic Corvettes ever.
The 2008 Corvette Convertible features a power-operated soft top with
the 3LT package; an easy-to-operate manual top is standard. Both
configurations use a five-layer fabric that conceals the underlying
structure for a good top-up appearance, plus it helps preserve the
car's excellent aerodynamics and reduces road noise.
Corvette's interior is inspired by the car's dual-cockpit heritage.
High-quality materials, craftsmanship and functionality help deliver
premium quality meant to enhance performance driving. The instrument
panel and doors are covered with cast-skin foam-in-place trim that
looks like a leather-wrapped, padded panel. It is warm and inviting and
has double the life of conventional trim materials.
An AM/FM/XM radio with CD player and audio input jack is standard. An
optional Bose audio system with an in-dash six-disc changer adds to the
choices available to the audiophile owner. Steering-wheel mounted audio
controls – introduced in '07 – are included with the Bose premium
system.
A full-function OnStar system is standard and an onboard navigation
system with voice recognition is available. Using a 6.5-inch (165 mm)
color touch-screen display, the DVD-based system contains all the map
data for the 48 contiguous states and most of Canada on one disc.
Driving
dynamics
Corvette Coupe and Convertible have a hydroformed steel rail backbone
structure, which features cored composite floors, an enclosed center
tunnel, rear-mounted transmission and aluminum cockpit structure.
Suspension cradles, control arms, knuckles, springs, dampers, bushings,
stabilizer bars and steering gear have all been redesigned. New
Goodyear Extended Mobility Tires (EMT) take advantage of the latest
sidewall design and compound technology for run-flat capabilities.
Three suspension choices allow drivers to choose the setup that best
suits their driving style. The standard suspension is tuned for a
balance of ride comfort and precise handling. Corvette is now more
poised at even higher handling levels, yet easier to drive.
The optional Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension features
magneto-rheological dampers able to detect road surfaces and adjust the
damping rates to those surfaces almost instantly for optimal ride
control. Cross-dilled brake rotors are included when this feature is
selected, allowing customers to combine the larger brakes from the Z51
performance package with the comfort of Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
The Z51 Performance Package brings Coupe and Convertible performance
very close to the widely admired previous generation Z06. The Z51
offers more aggressive dampers and springs, larger stabilizer bars,
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMT tires, enhanced cooling and larger
cross-drilled brake rotors (13.4 inches / 340 mm in front and 13 inches
/ 330 mm in rear) for optimum track performance while still providing a
comfortable ride.
With each suspension, three standard dynamic chassis control systems –
anti-lock braking, traction control and Active Handling – operate in
concert. In all, the dynamic chassis control systems are smarter, less
intrusive and more adept at making the total driving experience
precisely what drivers have come to expect from their Corvette.
Picks: No scuffs,
scrapes, or even rock chips, no real picks
whatsoever - it's as new as a driven car comes!, nothing
else to reasonably fault.
Numerical Condition Evaluation:
(1
denotes Very Poor / Item needs replacement, 10 denotes Excellent /
Showroom New)
PAINT:
10
BODY:
10
CONV.
TOP:
N/A
RIMS:
10
TIRES:
9.5
WINDSHIELD
/ GLASS: 10
LEATHER:
10
INT.
CARPETING:
10
SERVICE
RECORDS / OWNERSHIP HISTORY:
10
*Vehicle is
located at BMI - more information or photographs are available upon on
request. While every reasonable effort has been made
to ensure the
accuracy of the above data,
mistakes regarding hp ratings, options, etc. can be made. I have also
done my best to be very
honest and very
critical about the cosmetic
and mechanical condition of this vehicle. Of course, it is not possible
to pick-up on every single
detail or flaw.
Please keep expectations
realistic as this is a pre-owned vehicle, and I have personally found
blemishes on brand new
undriven vehicles. If
you are an
exceptionally detailed oriented person, please contact me to verify any
information directly, and I will do my
best to specifically
photograph anything you
request and to answer any of your questions to the best of my ability.
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