Sunday, February 19, 2012

2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible

 
Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition. This car is available in the 2LT, 3LT and 4LT trim and will bring a unique vehicle identification number sequence, similar to the Corvette ZR1.


427 Convertible uses a carbon fiber components that can help reduce weight, including: Carbon fiber raised hood (introduced in 2011 Carbon Edition Z06), Z06-style carbon fiber fenders, carbon fiber floor panel, the "CFZ" carbon fiber front splitter and panels Convertible rocker is optional on 427, and includes a package of birthday-60

The weight reduction brings the 427 Convertible's Curb weight to 3.355 pounds (1.522 kg). Combined with its 505-horsepower LS7 engine, the 427 Convertible Gives it a power-to-weight ratio of 6.64 - or one horsepower for every 6.64 pounds of vehicle mass.

The combination of low mass and high output will create one of the 427 Conversion of convertible fastest in the world, providing an estimated 0-60 performance of 3.8 seconds, quarter-mile performance of 11.8 seconds, 1.04 g of lateral acceleration and top speed of more than 190 mph.


Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible is a mixture of Z06 and ZR1 models to create the fastest and most capable of conversion in the history of the Corvette. The point is (7.0L) 427-cubic inch LS7 engine from the Corvette Z06. Ranked 505 horsepower (377 kW) and 470 lb.-ft. of torque (637 Nm), it is the most powerful engine ever installed in the production Corvette convertible - and, like the Z06, 427 convertible is only available with a six-speed manual transmission.


The LS7 was co-developed with the Corvette Le Mans-winning GT1 engine and features lightweight titanium connecting rods and intake valves, as well as racing-inspired high-flow cylinder heads and a dry-sump oiling system. It is assembled by hand at GM's Performance Build Center, where customers who purchase the 427 Convertible Collector Edition can purchase the Corvette Build Experience option and assemble the engine that will power their new car.

Supporting performance elements in the Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible include the driveline and rear axle system from the Corvette Z06, a rear-mounted battery and standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control. The standard 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels are wrapped in ZR1-style Michelin PS2 tires. Lightweight machine-face Cup wheels - introduced on the 2012 Corvette Z06 with Z07 and Corvette ZR1 with PDE performance packages - come standard and include unique gray-painted pockets. Black Cup wheels or chrome ZR1-style wheels are also available.

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