2013 60th Anniversary 427 Edition Corvette
#1
Race Director
Thread Starter
2013 60th Anniversary 427 Edition Corvette
Sweet! Me thinks this is the one to wait for.
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/12/c...and-60th-anni/
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/12/c...and-60th-anni/
General Motors has something festive planned for the 60th anniversary of its Chevrolet Corvette. The automaker will mark the occasion with a special edition 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible, complete with hardware borrowed from the mighty Corvette Z06. Under the hood, a 427-cubic-inch LS7 V8 produces 505 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, making this the most powerful Corvette Convertible ever produced. The 60th Anniversary Corvette will also benefit from the same rear axle as the Z06, and magnetic ride control is standard as well.
The special edition convertible will come with 19-inch wheels up front 20-inch rollers in the rear, both wrapped in Micheline PS2 tires. A six-speed manual transmission is the only gearbox option, though buyers will be able to chose from the full gamut of available interior and exterior colors. General Motors says the vehicle will also benefit from a range of carbon fiber components, including a raised hood, fenders and floor panels. A CFZ carbon-fiber front splitter and rocker panels are also available at an extra cost.
All told, the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible tips the scales at 3,355 pounds. Combined with its lofty power figures, the droptop should be capable of doing the 0-60 mph dash in 3.8 seconds on its way to an 11.8-second quarter mile and a top speed of over 190 mph. The very first model will be auctioned off for charity at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson classic car auction. Hit the jump for the full press blast.
The special edition convertible will come with 19-inch wheels up front 20-inch rollers in the rear, both wrapped in Micheline PS2 tires. A six-speed manual transmission is the only gearbox option, though buyers will be able to chose from the full gamut of available interior and exterior colors. General Motors says the vehicle will also benefit from a range of carbon fiber components, including a raised hood, fenders and floor panels. A CFZ carbon-fiber front splitter and rocker panels are also available at an extra cost.
All told, the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible tips the scales at 3,355 pounds. Combined with its lofty power figures, the droptop should be capable of doing the 0-60 mph dash in 3.8 seconds on its way to an 11.8-second quarter mile and a top speed of over 190 mph. The very first model will be auctioned off for charity at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson classic car auction. Hit the jump for the full press blast.
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Safety Car
African money! That reminds me.......I expect a windfall soon for helping out that Nigerian prince via my bank account to get some of his inheritance out of the country, so there's one of those new verts in my future!
#12
Race Director
Thread Starter
I certainly hope so!
Too true.
I wouldn't feel right outbidding Mr. Leno.
Too true.
I wouldn't feel right outbidding Mr. Leno.
#14
Melting Slicks
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Safety Car
#16
Melting Slicks
Excellent car for Stan... I concur, or if he's all about trucks, the SRT-8 JEEP is pretty impressive.
#17
Burning Brakes
it's a beauty and finally they made a roadster with the z powerplant.
Only thing is there is a 2013 viper coming out too. Wonder where these both will price out at
The other rival, the shelby gt500 is going to be 650hp.
craziness
Only thing is there is a 2013 viper coming out too. Wonder where these both will price out at
The other rival, the shelby gt500 is going to be 650hp.
craziness
#19
Race Director
Thread Starter
Supposedly, somewhere between the GS and the ZR1. ($110-$115K)
Unfortunately, that's out of my comfort range. I will pick one up probably after the C7 comes out.
Now just to find something in the meantime.
Unfortunately, that's out of my comfort range. I will pick one up probably after the C7 comes out.
Now just to find something in the meantime.