Chevrolet will be celebrating its 100 anniversary
with the launch of a special edition Corvette. Called "Centennial
Edition", this new version will be available on all Corvette models including Grand Sport , Z06 and ZR1 . Prices will be announced later this
summer when the Centennial Edition Corvette will go on sale.
The special edition Centennial Corvette will be
distinguished by a special Carbon Flash Metallic exterior paint combined with
satin-black graphics and unique Centennial Satin Black wheels and red brake
calipers. Made from lightweight cast-spun aluminum, the wheels will be
available on different sizes depending on the model: 18" -19" for
Coupe, Convertible and Grand Sport; and 19"-20" for Z06 and ZR1.
Chevrolet’s racing history will be identified by an
iconic image of Louis Chevrolet that appears on the B-pillars, the center caps
of the wheels, and the center of the steering wheel, while the seat headrests
carry an embossed centennial logo.
The interior will get Ebony leather on instrument
panel and doors contrasting with red stitching on the steering wheel, seats,
console and shifter. The sports seats, steering wheel, shifter and armrests
feature Microfiber suede accents.
No modifications have been made under the hood, so
that the Centennial Edition Corvette will be offered with different engines,
depending on the trim is based on. So, the Z06 models will get a 7.0 Liter LS7
aluminum block V8 engine that delivers 505 hp at 6300 rpm and 470 lb.-ft. of torque
at 4800 rpm; the ZR1 models will be powered by a 6.2 Liter LS9 aluminum block
V8 with an output of 638 hp at 6500 rpm and 604 lb.- ft. of torque at 3800 rpm;
and finally the Grand Sport models will get an 6.2 Liter V8 engine with an
output of 430 HP.
All the Centennial Corvette models will be equipped
with Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
