Devilish Corvette: Special model for 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 100th anniversary - Corvette Centennial Edition

U.S. manufacturer celebrates 100 years with a special model of the Corvette

Chevrolet is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a special edition for all Corvette models. The "Centennial Edition"is intended to simultaneously recall a native of Switzerland, founder Louis Chevrolet. With the anniversary of the Corvette U.S. manufacturers more attached to the exterior value. Only the chassis control "Magnetic Selective Ride Control is now standard equipment.

For the sinister design in a carbon-coated metallic skin care with GUIs and wheels in satin black. The wheels are there as a 18 - and 19-inch model for the Coupé, the Cabriolet and the Grand Sport. The Z06 and the ZR1 get 19 - or 20-inch wheels. For a devilish red borders provide contrast in the wheels and also red-painted brake calipers.

The black and red exterior design is continued inside. Besides red stitching on dashboard, steering wheel, shift knob, door trim and seats, the entire interior in black leather and lined from the Z06 "Carbon Limited Edition" known suede.

Chevrolet Corvette Future development

According to Motor Trend GM executives have been planning the next-generation (C7) Corvette since 2007 and have considered front-, mid-, and rear-engine layouts. The car was originally planned for the 2011 model year but will likely launch as a 2012 model. It may be delayed further, depending on the scope of upcoming CAFE regulations.



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The C7 will reportedly feature a new next-gen small block from GM that will include technologies like direct injection, aluminum block and heads and a revised combustion system. The engine will retain the class pushrod configuration and will be reduced in size to only 5.5L. Despite the smaller displacement, the new V8 will produce more horsepower than the current LS3. Currently estimates put the horsepower at 440 hp. The engine for the C7 will be part of the new $890 million small block engine program that will be used in vehicles across the GM lineup.


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