2013 Corvette 60th and the Corvette 427 Convertible!
01-12-2012, 09:14 AM
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2013 Corvette 60th and the Corvette 427 Convertible!
Chevrolet introduces the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 60th Anniversary Edition and the Corvette 427 Convertible Collectors Edition!
Today Chevrolet announced two new special edition Corvettes to round out the production of the C6 Corvette. The two models that have been unveiled are the 60th Anniversary Edition and the fastest Corvette convertible produced, the 427 Convertible Collectors Edition.
“The 2013 model year will be historic for Corvette, marking its 60th Anniversary and the final year for the current ‘C6’ generation,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Global Marketing and Strategy for Chevrolet. “We couldn’t think of a more fitting way to celebrate these milestones than bringing back one of the most-coveted combinations in the brand’s history – the Corvette convertible and a 427 cubic-inch engine.”
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2013 Corvette 60th and the Corvette 427 Convertible!
01-12-2012, 10:24 AM
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Thanks for the update, Adam. 
01-12-2012, 10:32 AM
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Thanks Adam for sharing the Info!!!
I Like the fact that GM kept the color the same as the "53" and the Blue stripes adds just the right accent.
Looks classy but Aggressive!!
Will we get to see it at the bash in April??
Irv
I Like the fact that GM kept the color the same as the "53" and the Blue stripes adds just the right accent.
Looks classy but Aggressive!!
Will we get to see it at the bash in April??
Irv
01-12-2012, 12:52 PM
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The weight reduction brings the 427 Convertible’s curb weight to 3,355 pounds (1,522 kg). Combined with its 505-horsepower LS7 engine, it gives the 427 Convertible a power-to-weight ratio of 6.64 – or one horsepower for every 6.64 pounds of vehicle mass.
That’s better than:
Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet – 6.90
Audi R8 5.2 RSI Spyder – 7.58
Aston Martin DBS Volante Convertible – 7.82
Ferrari California Convertible – 8.31
That's just sick!!!
That’s better than:
Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet – 6.90
Audi R8 5.2 RSI Spyder – 7.58
Aston Martin DBS Volante Convertible – 7.82
Ferrari California Convertible – 8.31
That's just sick!!!
01-13-2012, 05:26 AM
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Someone at GM listened and acted after hearing all the negative complaints of the 50th Anniversary Edition being a mere paint and badge package.
That missing performance bang is certainly included in the 60th !
A fitting tribute indeed, a much demanded power enhanced, truly special edition 427 Vert to help close out the C6 generation.
For those who still want just the 60th paint and badge package, it is available along all model lines of C6 as summarized press release:
All 2013 Corvette models, including the new 427 Convertible, will be available with a 60th Anniversary Package featuring:
Arctic White exterior
Blue Diamond leather-wrapped interior with suede accents - convertible models will have a blue top.
ZR1-style rear spoiler
Special badging
Gray-painted brake calipers
“60th” logo on the wheel center caps, steering wheel and seat headrests.
An optional graphics package adds full-length racing stripes in Pearl Silver Blue, including a tonal stripe stitched into the convertible top, extending the graphic theme over the roof.
For 2013, all Corvettes will feature 60th Anniversary badges on the fascias and the waterfall on convertibles, as well as 60th logos in the instrument panel gauge cluster and on the sill plates.
That missing performance bang is certainly included in the 60th !
A fitting tribute indeed, a much demanded power enhanced, truly special edition 427 Vert to help close out the C6 generation.
For those who still want just the 60th paint and badge package, it is available along all model lines of C6 as summarized press release:
All 2013 Corvette models, including the new 427 Convertible, will be available with a 60th Anniversary Package featuring:
Arctic White exterior
Blue Diamond leather-wrapped interior with suede accents - convertible models will have a blue top.
ZR1-style rear spoiler
Special badging
Gray-painted brake calipers
“60th” logo on the wheel center caps, steering wheel and seat headrests.
An optional graphics package adds full-length racing stripes in Pearl Silver Blue, including a tonal stripe stitched into the convertible top, extending the graphic theme over the roof.
For 2013, all Corvettes will feature 60th Anniversary badges on the fascias and the waterfall on convertibles, as well as 60th logos in the instrument panel gauge cluster and on the sill plates.
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01-13-2012, 08:37 AM
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"including a tonal stripe stitched into the convertible top, extending the graphic theme over the roof."
Don't think I've ever seen that done before.....
Don't think I've ever seen that done before.....
01-13-2012, 05:12 PM
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Very Nice and best of all it has the LS7 engine with the steel chasis. Love the rims and dark headlights. Those stripes enhance the appearance and really look great on the C6 body.
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50th. Anniversary
Someone listened and acted after hearing all the negative complaints of the 50th Anniversary Edition being a mere paint and badge package.
That missing performance bang is certainly included in the 60th !
A fitting tribute indeed, and a well done, much begged for power enhanced, truly special edition 427 Vert to help close out the C6 generation.
For those who still want just the 60th paint and badge package. it is available along all model lines of C6 as stated in the press release:
'All 2013 Corvette models, including the 427 Convertible, will be available with a 60th Anniversary Package, featuring an Arctic White exterior with a Blue Diamond leather-wrapped interior with suede accents. Convertible models will have a blue top.
Additional content includes a ZR1-style rear spoiler, special badging, gray-painted brake calipers and the “60th” logo on the wheel center caps, steering wheel and seat headrests. An optional graphics package adds full-length racing stripes in Pearl Silver Blue, including a tonal stripe stitched into the convertible top, extending the graphic theme over the roof.
For 2013, all Corvettes will feature 60th Anniversary badges on the fascias and the “waterfall” panel on convertible models, as well as 60th logos in the instrument panel gauge cluster and on the sill plates"
That missing performance bang is certainly included in the 60th !
A fitting tribute indeed, and a well done, much begged for power enhanced, truly special edition 427 Vert to help close out the C6 generation.
For those who still want just the 60th paint and badge package. it is available along all model lines of C6 as stated in the press release:
'All 2013 Corvette models, including the 427 Convertible, will be available with a 60th Anniversary Package, featuring an Arctic White exterior with a Blue Diamond leather-wrapped interior with suede accents. Convertible models will have a blue top.
Additional content includes a ZR1-style rear spoiler, special badging, gray-painted brake calipers and the “60th” logo on the wheel center caps, steering wheel and seat headrests. An optional graphics package adds full-length racing stripes in Pearl Silver Blue, including a tonal stripe stitched into the convertible top, extending the graphic theme over the roof.
For 2013, all Corvettes will feature 60th Anniversary badges on the fascias and the “waterfall” panel on convertible models, as well as 60th logos in the instrument panel gauge cluster and on the sill plates"
That is the one thing I really miss being a 50th. Anniversary Coupe owner. All I got was a LS1, and nice interior, not bad paint, but that was it for the $5000 1SC package. 
Don't get me wrong, I love this car. But for the golden anniversary model you'd thing they'd do something special? The 50th Anniversary was something that almost everybody thought the car would never see going through the years !
01-13-2012, 05:53 PM
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ok, I really really want one of these now. I just love the sound of new, 427, and convertible all in the same sentence. 60 years is a big deal and it looks like a really well thought out tribute.
