TEST DRIVE A CORVETTE: 2009 CORVETTE MODEL

Corvette has followed its own formula as an American original since 1953. With capability like 190 mph on the test track for the coupe and an EPA estimated 26 MPG highway,1 Corvette Z06 registers a test-track top speed of 198 mph and has an EPA estimated 24 MPG highway.2 Now, Corvette’s bandwidth expands even further with the return of the Corvette ZR1.3 Powered by a supercharged 638-hp LS9 V8, it has a test-track top speed of 205 mph — a stunning,new performance benchmark for a GM production car.

PRICE RANGE $54,000 -- 104,000$

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

6.2 Liter V8 engine: 430 hp with six-speed manual transmission

7.0 Liter V8 engine: 505 hp with six-speed manual transmission

Silver painted aluminum wheels; Goodyear Eagle F1 EMT tires; Tire Pressure Monitor

Active Handling System; Traction Control; ABS; cruise control; Keyless Access with Push-Button Start; variable-ratio power steering

Audio system: AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player, XM Radio7 (with threetrial months), auto tone control, automatic volume, Radio Data System (RDS),8 TheftLock, seven speakers and auxiliary audio input jack; OnStar9 (includes one-year Safe and sound plan

Audio system: AM/FM stereo with in-dash six-Disc CDchangerMP3 playback, XMRradio7 (with three trial months), seven-speaker Bose® sound system, AudioPilot, auto tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock, RDS;8 and auxiliary audio input jack; OnStar9 (includes one-year Safe & Sound Plan)

Power passenger seat Six-way power driver seat; leather seating surfaces; floor mats; tilt steering wheel; dual-zone electronic climate control; cabin air filtration Sport seats: back-angle adjustment, adjustable lumbar support side bolsters and perforated leather seating surfaces

ZO6 seats: perforated leather seating surfaces, Z06 embroidery and contrasting stitching Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package: two-tone seats with tonal, crossed-flags embroidered head restraints; leather-wrapped instrument panel, door panel uppers and console cover (all with contrasting stitching); and a special Bias- pattern console trim plate .