2009 Chevrolet
Corvette
The big news in the Corvette camp this year is
obviously the ZR1 supercar, the 638-hp rocket that's the capo di tutti
capo of Vettes. We're seduced by Chevy's new missile, but we can't
include it in our 2009 awards because it has a base price that's some
34 grand north of our maximum base price of $71,000 (2.5 times the
average transaction rice for all light-duty vehicles sold in 2008).
That cutoff (down $1000 from 2007) also eliminates the Z06, an '08
listee hose '09 base price has crept over the line. But never mind.
Extensively updated last year, including a useful infusion of
horsepower, the standard Corvette coupe and convertible continue to
deliver a level of performance and style that's unbeatable for the
money. Beyond its credentials as an outstanding high-performance buy,
we've also been impressed by the ongoing improvements in corvette
assembly quality, materials, and everyday comfort. Cadillac coined the
"American Standard for the World" mantra, but in the world of sports
cars, those words describe the
Corvette. |
