Deletions
(19U) LeMans Blue Metallic exterior color
(80U) Monterey Red Metallic Tintcoat exterior color
(LS2) 6.0L V8 SFI engine
New Features
(85U) Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat exterior color
(89U) Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat exterior color (Coupe and Convertible only)
(QG6) 5-split spoke silver painted aluminum wheels (Coupe and Convertible only)
(QX1) 5-split spoke Competition Gray-painted aluminum wheels (Coupe and Convertible only)
(QG7) 5-spoke forged polished aluminum wheels (Coupe and Convertible only)
4LT Coupe equipment group with Custom Leather Wrapped Interior Package available in (245) Sienna or (425) Linen interior trim (Not available at start of production)
4LT Convertible equipment group with Custom Leather Wrapped Interior Package available in (245) Sienna or (425) Linen interior trim (Not available at start of production)
3LZ Z06 equipment group with Custom Leather Wrapped Interior Package available in (245) Sienna or (425) Linen interior trim (Not available at start of production)
(LS3) 6.2L V8 SFI engine with 430 HP and 424 lb-ft of torque (Coupe and Convertible only)
(GU2) 2.73 rear axle ratio, performance, limited-slip (Coupe and Convertible only with [MX0] automatic transmission; Included with Z51)
(NPP) Dual-mode performance exhaust, increases horsepower (+6 HP) (Coupe and Convertible only)
Changes
(U2K) XM Satellite Radio is now standard on all models
(UE1) OnStar is now standard on all models
(DD8) Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with compass is now standard on all models
(DD0) Auto-dimming, power, heated, body-color outside mirror is now standard on all models
Improved steering feel
Improved manual shift efforts on (MN6) 6-speed manual transmission
Improved paddle shift automatic with quicker shift on (MX0) automatic transmission
New wrapped console trim plates (Cyber pattern standard, Bias pattern with 4LT or 3LZ)
Audio input jacks for external input devices now on (US8) AM/FM stereo with CD player and (US9) AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer
New brushed aluminum interior accents
Bright trim around shifter and cupholders
New sill plates with metal finish
New keyless access fob with integrated key
(83U) Atomic Orange exterior color changed from Metallic Tintcoat to Premium Metallic
New lighted switch on (F55) Magnetic Selective Ride Control
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5/23/07

 

Changes between 2007 Vette and 2008 Vette
New for 2008 (per Corvette Museum)
All-new LS3 6.2L V-8 engine for Coupe and Convertible:
430 hp (321 kW)*
424 lb.-ft. of torque (575 Nm)*
436 hp / 428 lb.-ft. (325 kW / 580 Nm)* with new, optional dual-mode exhaust system
High-flow cylinder heads
Enhanced valvetrain
High-flow intake manifold
Larger-bore block with structural enhancements
Improved manual transmission shift effort
Quicker shift times on paddle-shift six-speed automatic
2.73 performance axle ratio available with six-speed paddle shift; included with Z51 package
Improved steering feel
Standard split-spoke cast aluminum wheel design for Coupe and Convertible (Competition Gray finish optional)
Available polished forged aluminum wheel design
New Keyless Access remote key fob with integrated key
Interior trim enhancements for all models, including wrapped center trim plate with Cyber pattern and new, brushed aluminum accents
Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package available for all models in exclusive, new Linen and Sienna colors
New sill plates
iPod/MP3 jack included on all sound systems except navigation (Personal Audio Link available as accessory for navigation system)
OnStar and XM Satellite Radio standard on all models
Auto-dimming mirrors with compass standard on all models
Two new premium exterior colors: Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat and Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat (replacing LeMans Blue Metallic and Monterey Red Metallic)