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TheCarConnection.com has driven most of the Corvette range to report on editors’ firsthand impressions here in this review. TheCarConnection.com’s team also researched other reviews to bring you highlights so that you can have the most information possible on this iconic American sports car.
Likes:
- Good bang for your buck
- Street cred in spades
- Surprisingly compliant ride
- New Launch Control system
Dislikes:
- Notchy, deliberate shift action
- Interior starting to show its age
- Still lacks curtain airbags
Chevrolet was always going to have a tough time improving on its Corvette line. Last year we saw the introduction of the mighty ZR1 supercar and a price cut for the base convertible; for the 2010 model year, the automaker brings out the big guns.
First and foremost is the introduction of a new Grand Sport model, which returns for 2010 with wide-body styling and race-bred suspension; it's available in either coupe or convertible body styles. The other major introduction is a new Launch Control system that comes standard on all manual ‘Vettes and can make even the most amateur of drivers look like a pro at the traffic light.
We've tested the system on the road and track and find it to be truly impressive—no reservations, no qualifications. The new system modulates engine torque 100 times per second and is designed to give drivers optimal traction during full-throttle starts. In addition to the availability of the Launch Control system, the 2010 ZR1 gets what Chevy calls “Performance Traction Management” (PTM) technology, which holds a predetermined engine speed while the driver pushes the throttle to the floor. That allows the driver to quickly release the clutch, and the system modulates engine torque for the best traction during track driving.
But it’s not just performance aspects that get our tick of approval for 2010. Side airbags now come standard on all models, as well as a range of updated colors, including the return of Torch Red.
