The Top 10 Things You Need To Know About the 2008 Corvette

The Top 10 Things You Need To Know About the 2008 Corvette
Think the Germans or the Italians have a lock on the super car segment?

Sometimes it seems so, but about what the good old Corvette? Too many times enthusiasts simply write off the icon of American sports cars. Who knows why, but this months Motor Trend features a top ten list of things you need to know about the 2008 Corvette. And were passing them on to you.

The Top 10 Thing You Need To Know About the 2008 Corvette

1. Engine displacement will be 6.2 liters up from the previous 6.0 liters pumping out 430 hp.
2. Better engine breathing this year due to new intake valve timing and a higher lift cam.
3. Fuel injection capacity has been increased to again increase performance.
4. The paddle shift automatic is enhanced for faster shifting.
5. Steering feel is enhanced for 2008
6. New split spoke wheels are standard while polished version are optional.
7. Interior quality has been raised featuring brushed aluminum accents.
8. The upgraded interior now sports two tone leather dash and door panels.
9. Even the base Corvette top speed is 190 mph.
10. Showroom arrival date is August of 2007.



BMWRocksBMWRocks - 6/5/2007 10:41:00 AM
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I like corvette, but standard german cars have better interior. The overal interior look and feel is the only thing that puts corvette car at a disadvantage. Some of the displays units look like it is from the 90s.

With that said, I will probably get one next year.


drew630drew630 - 6/5/2007 12:53:02 PM
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True, most of the Germans have better interiors, but none of them have the performance for the price like the Vette.


Bmw8terBmw8ter - 6/5/2007 1:37:32 PM
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Who in their right mind buys a corvette for it's interior quality?

That's like turning down a Mercedes S Class because it doesn't handle like a Ferrari Enzo.


SHOWTIMESHOWTIME - 6/5/2007 10:48:34 AM
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count me in:)


GLoverGLover - 6/5/2007 11:15:00 AM
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Why would anyone consider by this is beyond my comprehesion.


ShredmoShredmo - 6/5/2007 1:41:50 PM
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Huh?

I have been speaking English for a long time and your post is NEARLY beyond my comprehension.

I believe what you meant to say, if you could adequately speak for yourself is this:

For the money, this car is as justifiable as any vehicle sold in any market around the world.



99magred99magred - 6/5/2007 11:25:40 AM
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Is the 6.2 L for all base Corvettes or does itonly come with the Z51 option?


drew630drew630 - 6/5/2007 12:43:30 PM
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The new 6.2L (LS3) will be in the base Corvette.


JohnelJohnel - 6/5/2007 12:43:39 PM
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The new standard engine for 2008 Vette, will now be the LS3 engine, on both targa and convertible.



The new, 6.2L LS3 small-block V-8 is the standard engine in Coupe and Convertible models. It is rated at 430 horsepower (321 kW)* 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.




drakaruladrakarula - 6/5/2007 11:36:07 AM
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For the Money what has more bang for the buck? It might not have the GERMAN feel interior but drive one and it is an animal and getting one under sticker is not a problem.


Bmw8terBmw8ter - 6/5/2007 1:46:17 PM
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Even if the Corvette came with all sorts of luxury items like night vision & heated-this/that, and the finest leathers from all over the world, and the world's greatest navigation system, you'd still get the "German Fanboys" saying...yeh well, it might be fast, but uh, it's interior sucks, and it uses a 20 year old pushrod engine.


iamdabest1iamdabest1 - 6/5/2007 11:40:57 AM
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hot car for the money and the damn thing is fast. if people can drive a mitsubishi evo or subaru wrx sti which are fast but ugly, then theres nothing wrong with a vette which is fast and beautiful. not refined, but its getting there.....


EnnNorakEnnNorak - 6/5/2007 1:47:26 PM
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Good for GM! This is more proof that GM is making a huge comeback.


no1listensanywayno1listensanyway - 6/6/2007 1:41:25 AM
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Lexus, When was the last time in recent memory that GM has launched a car that was a flop?





NeverfollowNeverfollow - 6/5/2007 2:32:05 PM
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Look people.....in the US this car costs 40K Euro or roughly $54K US after taxes. That's about the price of a golf in some countries.


bagwellbagwell - 6/6/2007 12:17:09 PM
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another euro fanboy


1970toyotamarc1970toyotamarc - 6/5/2007 3:58:00 PM
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I guess no one buying these cars cares about mpg, that's fine. But I expected that would at least be one of the items listed in the top ten things you need to know about the 2008 Corvette. I guess it's just me, but I am anxious to see how the new 200 EPA rules affect big GM V-8s like the Corvette.


ShredmoShredmo - 6/5/2007 5:23:53 PM
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No one cares, other than GM, as they want to keep their CAFE in check. The mpg will depend on the transmission. The auto will get ~25 mpg highway, whilst the manual will probably achieve ~28+ mpg highway.


SevorbeupstryIsBackSevorbeupstryIsBack - 6/5/2007 4:23:41 PM
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I love the Corvette, no bad word about it. I love its honesty and simplicity. When you drive one you feel the philosofy of its creator. Brilliant car.


vcowmanvcowman - 6/5/2007 9:34:54 PM
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#1 thing you need to know about a corvette; you will look like a fag driving it.


bagwellbagwell - 6/6/2007 12:18:41 PM
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real intelligent comment moran...here's a de-boost for ya! now shut up!


wedouglaswedouglas - 6/6/2007 7:29:58 AM
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As amazing as the car is for it's price, in the end it's still a Corvette and everyone has one. I live in Dearborn and I see them everywhere. The pizza delivery guy down the street from my drives a 2004 Z06.

If you want the performance and can't afford an exotic, you get this. Even if this and/or the Z06 is a better car than the Galladro and a hell of a lot cheaper, you would definately take the Galladro if you could afford both.

I'll take my soon to be R8 over this or the Z06 anyday of the week.



bagwellbagwell - 6/6/2007 12:22:28 PM
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have fun maintaining the R8...it'll be in the shop A LOT!

the vette is an amazing bargain for the money...and maintenance costs are very reasonable. Screw those $100 Porsche oil changes. My 01 Boxster rattled/squeaked a helluva lot more than my 04 C5 6speed...car was solid as a rock and reliable.
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