2018 Chevrolet Corvette GS

2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE GRAND SPORT

Corvette marks 65 years of production in 2018. Only 300 were built in 1953, each of them Polo White with a red interior.

NEW FOR 2018
◾Carbon 65 Edition available on 3LT trim. Limited to only 650 vehicles (including Carbon 65 Edition on Z06 3LZ trim), each with a unique vehicle identification number. Distinctive package blends visible carbon fiber exterior elements including new carbon fiber spoiler and rear quarter intakes with new Ceramic Matrix Gray exterior color and unique interior appointments, including a carbon fiber-rimmed steering wheel and more
◾Ceramic brakes offered as stand-alone option, without the Z07 Performance Package
◾Satin black center stripe available with the Heritage Package
◾Revised interior color breakup on 2LT trim includes instrument panel color
◾HD digital radio standard
◾Available Performance Data Recorder/Cosworth Toolbox offers four additional data channels: individual wheel speeds, individual suspension displacements, yaw rate and intake and ambient air temperatures
◾Improved rear-view camera image
◾Enhanced Head-Úp Display rotation setting
◾Ceramic Matrix Gray replaces Sterling Blue in the exterior color palette
◾Spice Red convertible top
◾Spice Red interior offered on 3LT and 3LZ trims
◾Jet Black sueded-wrapped interior includes carbon rim steering wheel and gloss carbon fiber interior trim
◾New interior color stitching packages (red/yellow/new blue) offered on 3LT and 3LZ trims

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
◾Offered in 1LT, 2LT and 3LT trims
◾Únique exterior elements include specific front fender inserts and Z06-style grille, as well as wider fenders and rear quarter panels to accommodate a wider track
◾Specific Grand Sport cup wheel design: 19x10 inches (front) and 20x12 inches (rear), offered in five appearance finishes
◾Front splitter, rockers and wicker bill rear spoiler (carbon fiber ground effects available)
◾Functional brake ducts and enhanced cooling package
◾Standard Brembo brake system with 14.6-inch (370 mm) rotors and six-piston calipers in front and 14.4-inch (365 mm) rotors and four-piston calipers in the rear
◾Standard magnetic ride control, specific stabilizer bars and unique springs
◾Standard electronic limited-slip differential
◾LT1 V-8 engine rated at 460 hp, (343 kW) with dry-sump oiling system and active exhaust
◾The available Z07 package adds larger carbon ceramic-matrix brake rotors in addition to the Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
◾Five-position Drive Mode Selector that tailors 12 vehicle attributes to fit the driver's environment
◾Interior that offers genuine carbon fiber and aluminum trim, hand-wrapped leather materials and dual eight-inch configurable, color driver/infotainment screens
◾Chevrolet MyLink with 8-inch-diagonal color touchscreen
◾Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone projection capability
◾Available red safety belts

SAFETY FEATÚRES
◾Four standard air bags, including side-impact air bags
◾Four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel ABS
◾Active Handling with electronic stability control
◾Safety belt pretensioners
◾Standard rear-vision camera and available front curb-view cameras
◾Tire pressure monitoring with run-flat tires

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