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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Safety Review

July 28, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

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NHTSA

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IIHS

Big, powerful brakes provide short, stable stops
ConsumerGuideAuto

The Chevrolet 2008 Corvette has yet to be evaluated by any government agency with respect to its ability to withstand a crash. Of course, safety remains on the minds of all GM designers, and the Corvette comes equipped with some outstanding safety features.

As been noted elsewhere on TheCarConnection.com, the best way to survive a car crash is not to get in one in the first place, and the Chevy Corvette 2008 has a number of ways to help you do just that. ConsumerGuideAuto notes the stopping power, saying the "powerful brakes provide short, stable stops" and that it comes with anti-lock brakes and traction control.

Edmunds calls the active stability control, which monitors traction and engine power, "superb" in the Chevrolet; 2008 also means that "side-impact airbags are optional, but head curtain airbags are not available," which Cars.com confirms.

Conclusion

The 2008 Chevrolet Corvette has many safety systems, but lacks curtain airbags and hasn’t been tested for crash performance.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Not availableNHTSANot availableIIHSBig, powerful brakes provide short, stable stopsConsumerGuideAuto The Chevrolet 2008 Corvette has yet to be evaluated by any government agency with respect to its ability to withstand a crash. Of course, safety remains on the minds of all GM designers, and the Corvette comes equipped with some outstanding safety features. As been noted elsewhere on TheCarConnection.com, the best way to survive a car crash is not to get in one in the first place, and the Chevy Corvette 2008 has a number of ways to help you do just that. ConsumerGuideAuto notes the stopping power, saying the "powerful brakes provide short, stable stops" and that it comes with anti-lock brakes and traction control. Edmunds calls the active stability control, which monitors traction and engine power, "superb" in the Chevrolet; 2008 also means that "side-impact airbags are optional, but head curtain airbags are not available," which Cars.com confirms. ConclusionThe 2008 Chevrolet Corvette has many safety systems, but lacks curtain airbags and hasn’t been tested for crash performance.  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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