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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Features Review

July 28, 2008

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

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massive cargo area
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previously optional features are now standard
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pop for the optional $1195 exhaust system
Car and Driver

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As a member of the GM family, the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette has a long list of features that can be checked when ordering the car.

Cars.com documents the ‘Vette’s features as such: “A CD player with MP3 capability is standard, while the optional Bose system includes an in-dash six-CD changer and steering-wheel audio controls. XM Satellite Radio is standard on this Chevrolet; 2008 also brings OnStar. An audio input jack is standard on all stereos except those in cars equipped with the optional navigation system.” They also note, “A power-operated top is optional on convertibles.”

Both Motor Trend and Car and Driver made special mention of the enhanced exhaust with the order code NPP. This special two-stage exhaust will open a set of butterfly valves at about 2,850 rpm. The result reduces backpressure by about 80 percent, releasing another 4 hp and 6 pound-feet of torque, not to mention what Car and Driver calls "the raucous roar it deserves."

The 2008 Chevrolet Corvette also comes with cup holders.

Conclusion

The 2008 Chevrolet Corvette's features are limited only by the amounts in the buyer's bank account.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:massive cargo areaEdmundspreviously optional features are now standardAutoblogpop for the optional $1195 exhaust systemCar and Driverlogical controlsConsumerGuideAuto As a member of the GM family, the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette has a long list of features that can be checked when ordering the car. Cars.com documents the ‘Vette’s features as such: “A CD player with MP3 capability is standard, while the optional Bose system includes an in-dash six-CD changer and steering-wheel audio controls. XM Satellite Radio is standard on this Chevrolet; 2008 also brings OnStar. An audio input jack is standard on all stereos except those in cars equipped with the optional navigation system.” They also note, “A power-operated top is optional on convertibles.” Both Motor Trend and Car and Driver made special mention of the enhanced exhaust with the order code NPP. This special two-stage exhaust will open a set of butterfly valves at about 2,850 rpm. The result reduces backpressure by about 80 percent, releasing another 4 hp and 6 pound-feet of torque, not to mention what Car and Driver calls "the raucous roar it deserves." The 2008 Chevrolet Corvette also comes with cup holders. ConclusionThe 2008 Chevrolet Corvette's features are limited only by the amounts in the buyer's bank account.  2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STYLING | [10 out of 10] Edmunds: "handsome styling" Car and Driver: "doesn't look much different" Motor Trend: "boasts more refinements and detail enhancements" CarPages UK: "unmistakably distinctive design" The 2008 Chevrolet Corvette returns with major ...

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Horsepower has an addictive affect on some people. If you're one of those drivers, the standard 430 hp from the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette simply obliterates the ratings of the six-cylinder Porsche Boxster and Nissan 350Z; they're both fine sportscars, but the Chevy Corvette simply outguns them. The energy from the Porsche 911's more powerful six-cylinder evens things up some, but the 911 is more expensive than the Chevy. The Corvette's only true competitor is the Dodge Viper, which for 2008 boasts an even 600 hp. The Viper and Corvette have very different characters, so in reality, they're not direct competitors, but if you're looking for a fight, pitting a Viper against a Corvette Z06 always makes for a good show.

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