Compare 2012 Chevrolet Corvette - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $54,600 | $89,950 | $41,660 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $49,686 | $84,648 | $38,916 |
| Destination | $975 | $1,000 | $790 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather/aluminum | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | Fixed | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| Head-up Display | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 2 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 4-way Power | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | N/A | Bucket | N/A |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Simulated Suede/leather | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 7 | 11 Bose | 4 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st Row | Curtain 1st Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Emergency Services | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | N/A | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Programmable |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | PASS-Key II | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | TheftLock | N/A | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | N/A | Black | N/A |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Top | Manual | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Wing |
| Front Tires | P245/40ZR18.0 BSW Run-flat Performance | P255/40YR20.0 BSW Run-flat Performance | P245/40YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 285/35ZR19 | 285/35YR20 | 285/35YR19 |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 20" Painted Forged Aluminum | 19" Silver RAYS Forged Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | N/A | Compact Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 6.2L V-8 | 3.8L V-6 | 3.7L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Twin Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Brembo 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Sport |
| Ride Control | Magnetic Ride Control | Standard | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Bilstein DampTronic | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Transverse Leaf | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Bilstein DampTronic | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Transverse Leaf | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Active Handling | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.42 | 3.70 | 3.69 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.6 " | 183.9 " | 173.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.6 " | 74.6 " | 72.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 49.1 " | 53.9 " | 51.8 " |
| Engine | 6.2L V-8 | 3.8L V-6 | 3.7L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 430 @ 5,900 Rpm | 530 @ 6,400 Rpm | 350 @ 7,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 424 @ 4,600 Rpm | 448 @ 3,200 Rpm | 276 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 16 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 26 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 4.4 Seconds | 3.8 Seconds | 5.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 12.4 Seconds | 12.3 Seconds | 13.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 117 Mph | 114 Mph | 107 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 4.07/3.62 " | 3.76/3.48 " | 3.76/3.39 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,239 Lbs. | 3,829 Lbs. | 3,314 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,669 Lbs. | 3,968 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 " | 109.4 " | 100.4 " |
| Front Track | 62.1 " | 62.6 " | 61.2 " |
| Rear Track | 60.7 " | 63.0 " | 62.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.5 '' | 18.3 '' | 17.1 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .26 | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 43.1 " | 44.6 " | 42.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 26.4 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 37.7 " | 38.1 " | 38.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 33.5 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 53.7 " | 54.7 " | 54.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 44.9 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.2 " | 54.3 " | 54.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 50.0 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 11.0 Cu.ft. | 8.8 Cu.ft. | 6.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 11.0 Cu.ft. | 8.8 Cu.ft. | 6.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 79 Cu.ft. | 52 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.0 Gal. | 19.5 Gal. | 19.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
