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Chevy Unchains a New Corvette 427 Convertible

by Chevrolet in the News on January 20, 2012

Consider it the ultimate example of automotive sibling rivalry: Shortly after the announcement of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible—destined to set new performance benchmarks for a Camaro drop-top—big brother is answering with the fastest, most capable convertible Corvette to ever come down the production line: The 2013 Chevy Corvette 427 Convertible.
It’s a reincarnation of a classic that also celebrates some notable landmarks for Corvette.
“The 2013 model year will be historic for Corvette, marking its 60th Anniversary and the final year for the current ‘C6’ generation,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Global Marketing and Strategy for Chevrolet. “We couldn’t think of a more fitting way to celebrate these milestones than bringing back one of the most-coveted combinations in the brand’s history—the Corvette convertible and a 427 cubic-inch engine.”
For the metrically inclined, that means the latest Corvette gets a 7.0-liter heart transplant, with the donor being the hi-po Corvette Z06. And keep in mind: This hand-built LS7 engine pumps out 505 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque. Installed in the 427 Convertible, the results include a 0-60 time of 3.8 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 11.8 seconds and top speed north of 190 mph. Lateral acceleration is an impressive 1.04 g.
The only choice in transmission is a six-speed manual, but there is one unique option available car’s powertrain: Corvette 427 Convertible owners can enjoy the Corvette Build Experience, in which they travel to GM’s Performance Build Center in Wixom, Mich., to assemble their car’s engine themselves.
Also included are other core elements drawn from the high end of the current Corvette lineup, like the driveline and rear axle system of the Z06, ZR1-style Michelin PS2 tires wrapped around the lightweight, machine-faced wheels that debuted on the 2012 Z06, standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control—one of the fastest-reacting suspension enhancers in the world—and plenty of carbon fiber body work.
In fact, thanks to a carbon-fiber raised hood, Z06-style fenders and floor panels, with an available carbon-fiber front splitter and rocker panels that are standard on the 60th Anniversary package, the 427 Convertible weighs a mere 3,355 lbs. That’s good for a power-to-weight ratio of 6.64 (each horsepower is driving 6.64 lbs. of Corvette) and good enough to beat drop-tops such as the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, Audi R8 5.2 RSI Spyder, Aston Martin DBS Volante Convertible and Ferrari California Convertible.
The rest of the new 60th Anniversary package, which will be available on all 2013 Corvette models, adds an Arctic White exterior/Blue Diamond interior, a cabin swathed in leather and suede, a ZR1-style rear spoiler, 60th Anniversary badging and logos, gray-painted brake calipers and, for convertible models, a blue top. Chevy also will offer a graphics upgrade to the package for further flair, courtesy of full-length Pearl Silver Blue racing stripes, including, for convertibles, a stripe stitched right into the top.
Both the Corvette 427 Convertible and the 60th Anniversary package are set to reach dealers this summer.
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Sonic RS: Chevy Cooks up a New Hot Hatch

by Chevrolet in the News on December 19, 2011

Chevy’s growing expertise in developing high-quality small cars that people love to drive will expand yet further in January, when the brand introduces the new 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS. Engineered to be a true enthusiast’s car—and packing an enthusiastic turbocharged I4 engine—the Sonic RS will make its public debut in Detroit next month at the North American International Auto Show. Which makes sense, since the sharp new Chevy is based on the Aveo RS concept that debuted at the Detroit auto show last year.
“The Sonic RS remains true to the progressive spirit of the concept and brings an unmistakable attitude to the segment,” said John Mack, design director for the Sonic. “From every angle and every touch point, it is a car that is unabashed in its performance statement—and one that drives Chevrolet’s performance legacy into its second century.”
Putting the exclamation point on that statement: A powertrain that truly lives up to its name. The forced-induction four-cylinder engine in the Sonic RS will be the only turbo in its segment, and it brings along a healthy 138 hp and 148 lb.-ft. of torque. Then, to get the most out of those ponies, Chevy offers two six-speed transmissions specifically engineered for the Sonic RS. The standard manual unit has all-new gear ratios as compared to the cog-swapper from the “regular” Sonic, while the available automatic transmission gains a unique final drive ratio.
To put that power on a solid footing, the Sonic RS wears a lowered, stiffened suspension with a MacPherson-strut design for the front, accented by coil springs and a stabilizer bar; that setup is then backed up by a semi-independent, torsion-beam compound link-type rear suspension with gas-charged shocks. Performance-tuned dampers are in the mix as well, as are four-wheel disc brakes featuring a four-channel anti-lock braking system—and electronic brake-force distribution.
The Sonic RS also boasts a full complement of style enhancers, inside and out, including:

• A full body kit with new front fascia, grille, rear fascia, rear spoiler and rocker moldings
• Redesigned fog lamps
• A retuned and chrome-tipped exhaust system
• Model-specific 17-inch five-spoke wheels
• Plenty of RS badging
• Front sport seats
• A racing-inspired, flat-bottomed sport steering wheel
• Aluminum sport pedals
• RS-only instrument panel graphics
• A sport gearshift knob on manually transmissioned models
• Unique interior trim colors and four bold exterior shades—Victory Red,
• Summit White, Cyber Gray Metallic and Black Granite Metallic

Also standard on the Sonic RS will be the Chevy MyLink infotainment system, which enables smartphone-based navigation, a seven-inch color touchscreen, and both Pandora and Stitcher Internet radio connectivity.
“The new Chevrolet Sonic RS pushes Chevrolet’s performance heritage in a new direction, for a new generation of drivers,” said Chris Perry, vice president of Global Chevrolet Marketing. “It takes the Sonic’s great design and latest connectivity features and combines them with a more performance-oriented look and feel.”
The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS is scheduled to go on sale later next year and will be built here in this country at GM’s Orion Assembly Center in Michigan.

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2012 Chevy Equinox Delivers ‘Best Bang for the Buck’

by Chevrolet in the News on December 9, 2011

The small crossover segment is packed with strong entries, but few can deliver the kind of value offered by the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. Just ask the team at MSN Autos, which recently named the ’Nox to its “Best Bang for the Buck: Crossovers” list.
The popular Chevy gained acclaim for a wide range of features, starting with its strong fuel-economy numbers. The 2012 Equinox is capable of EPA ratings of 22 mpg city/32 mpg highway/26 mpg combined, providing a highway cruising range of more than 600 miles. Also earning praise from MSN Autos was the vehicle’s high-versatility interior. Thanks to Chevy’s Multiflex seating system, the Equinox’s rear seats can be moved forward or backward by almost eight inches to offer either best-in-class rear legroom or a rear cargo area capable of holding more than 31 cubic feet of gear.
There’s further versatility under the skin, too. In addition to its advanced 2.4-liter Ecotec I4 engine with direct injection—the best choice for fuel economy—Chevy also offers a powerful 3.0-liter V6 that makes 264 hp and a robust 222 lb.-ft. of torque. Both engines also can be mated to GM’s proven all-wheel-drive system for an added dose of surefootedness.
For the new model year, Chevrolet has improved the Equinox’s value proposition even further with a host of available new features, including:

• The Chevy MyLink connectivity system
• A rearview camera system (standard on the Equinox 1LT)
• A seven-inch color touchscreen audio system with USB port (standard on 1LT, 2LT and LTZ trims)
• OnStar-enabled Bluetooth phone functionality and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls (now standard on the Equinox LS)
• 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels (available on the Equinox 2LT and LTZ)
• Blind-spot mirrors (now standard on all models)
• A lane-departure warning and forward collision alert system (available on the Equinox LTZ with a V6)

Closing the deal for MSN Autos: Even with all that “bang,” the MSRP of the Equinox opens at just 23,450 bucks.

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Corvette Recognizes Its Heritage at 2011 SEMA Show

by Chevrolet in the News on November 1, 2011

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The storied tradition of America’s top sports car will open another chapter at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) event, as two Corvette show cars, each honoring a different aspect of Corvette history, make their world premieres.
To help recognize the 30th annual “Corvettes at Carlisle” gathering—held each year in Carlisle, Pa., and one of the largest in North America—Chevy is introducing the Corvette Carlisle Blue Grand Sport Concept. Based on the Corvette Grand Sport, the show car shows off a new exterior color—the aptly named Carlisle Blue Metallic—as well as the first appearance of silver-painted Torque 2 wheels and full-length Pearl White racing stripes.
Also featured on the Carlisle Blue Grand Sport:

• A hand-built LS3 6.2-liter V8 capable of up to 436 hp and 428 lb.-ft. of torque
• Six-speed manual transmission
• Magnetic Selective Ride Control
• Gray six-piston brake calipers
• Goodyear F1 Supercar Gen 2 tires
• Dual-mode exhaust system
• Cyber Gray headlamps
• Premium nine-speaker Bose touchscreen sound system
• Plenty of Genuine Corvette Accessories, including carbon-fiber ground effects and a GRAND SPORT hood blanket, ebony floor mats, console lid and racing pedal package

In addition, to help salute Ron Fellows’ 2011 induction to the National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame, Chevy has developed the perfect way to celebrate one of the winningest racers ever to get behind the wheel of its flagship sports car: The Corvette Z06 Ron Fellows “Hall of Fame” Tribute. The Tribute car takes the ultimate Corvette—the ultra-high-performance Z06—and gives it an aggressive Torch Red Exterior, accented by graphics that pay homage to Fellows’ many accomplishments for Corvette Racing. The car also benefits from:

• Z06 Performance Package (Z07)
• Magnetic Selective Ride Control
• CFZ carbon-fiber package with splitter and rocker moldings
• Carbon-fiber raised hood
• Black headlamp housings and mirrors
• Red brake calipers
• Ebony interior with red stitching
• Suede-trimmed steering wheel, shift knob, parking brake handle and armrests with red stitching
• Special seats
• Genuine Corvette Accessory Racing Pedal Package

And while neither of these SEMA Corvettes will be available to the public anytime soon, the 2012 lineup of production models is ready to roll at local dealerships across the country.

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Chevrolet Volt Is Edison Award Gold Medalist

by Chevrolet in the News on May 16, 2011

The groundbreaking 2011 Chevrolet Volt won a major new honor recently when the world’s first extended-range electric vehicle was recognized with a Gold Medal from the 2011 Edison Awards. Inspired by the persistence and excellence of American inventor Thomas Alva Edison—who earned more than 1,000 U.S. patents—the awards are given annually to recognize the top achievements in innovation from around the country.
The Volt more than lives up to that ideal, thanks to industry advances in key areas like aerodynamics and powertrain development. Hours of painstaking work in GM wind tunnels make the Volt the most aerodynamic vehicle ever sold by Chevrolet, while the car’s incredible propulsion system is allowing drivers to go more than 1,000 miles between fill ups. That’s because the Volt can deliver up to 50 miles of all-electric, no-emissions driving on a routine overnight charge.
And there’s no need to worry about “range anxiety” with the Volt, either. If its battery pack runs low, the car’s high-efficiency I4 engine can take over to deliver hundreds of more miles of driving capability at an EPA-rated 35 mpg city/40 mpg highway/37 mpg combined.
Backed by this kind of practical technology, the Volt’s long list of honors also includes:

• Motor Trend Car of the Year
• Automobile Magazine Car of the Year
• Green Car of the Year
• Popular Science Best of What’s New
• Ward’s 10-Best Engine designation

“Being selected as an Edison Award winner validates our drive to develop an all-new transportation solution,” said Tony Posawatz, vehicle line director for the Chevrolet Volt. “Innovation has been at the heart of the Volt from its onset; from the development of the Li-ion battery to the drive unit and the driver connectivity.”

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Boosting Fuel Efficiency With Chevrolet Certified Service

by Chevrolet in the News on April 7, 2011

It’s true that Chevrolet already boasts a strong lineup of fuel-efficient products like the all-new Cruze, capable of a segment-leading 42 mpg highway, and the innovative Volt, which can deliver up to 50 miles of all-electric, no-emissions driving, followed by hundreds of more miles at an EPA-certified rate of 37 mpg combined. But the brand’s commitment to helping customers save fuel—and money—doesn’t end there. That’s why the team at Chevrolet Certified Service has just released its top 12 ways to help cut fuel costs:

• Get a tune up: In normal cases, properly tuning an engine can increase fuel efficiency by about 4 percent accord to the EPA, while repairing a more serious engine problem, like a faulty oxygen sensor, can result in a fuel-economy increase of up to 40 percent.
• Visit the other pump: Following recommended guidelines for tire pressure can mean up to 3.3 percent better gas mileage, as well as improved tire safety and durability. And remember, even with a tire pressure monitoring system, Chevy advises drivers to check their tires with a good air-pressure gauge at least once a month.
• Less weight = more mileage: Get rid of any unnecessary weight you may be carrying in your vehicle, and this includes removing ski and bike racks when the season is over. Not only do the racks add weight, but even empty ones can harm a vehicle’s aerodynamics, which noticeably reduces fuel efficiency.
• Go slow: Although individual vehicles differ, gas mileage usually starts falling rapidly above 60 mph; every 5 mph over that mark is equivalent to adding an additional 24 cents per gallon to your gas bill.
• Don’t idle: It’s simple—when the engine is on but the car isn’t moving, your fuel-efficiency works out to exactly 0 mpg. Spending 15 minutes in a drive-through line can use up a quarter gallon of gas.
• Remain cool: Sudden changes in acceleration and braking can reduce fuel efficiency by 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent in the city.
• Maximum overdrive: Relying on an overdrive gear at highway speeds cuts engine speed and boosts mileage.
• Enjoy the fresh air: Air conditioning can slice 10 percent off your fuel efficiency numbers, but keep an eye on the speedometer. If you’re going slower than 40 mph, keep the windows down instead of the air conditioning on; but if you’re going above 45 mhttp://www.z-chevy.com/ph, keep in mind that wind drag eats up more fuel than running the a/c at that speed.
• Fix your filters: A dirty or clogged air filter can reduce fuel efficiency by some 14 percent on older vehicles without fuel injection and other computer-controlled technologies.
• Get the right oil: Using a manufacturer’s recommended engine oil helps reduce friction so the engine doesn’t have to work as hard—and boosts mileage in the process.
• Make a plan: Proactively pick driving routes and times where and when there’s less congestion.
• Keep a lid on it: Tighten your gas cap properly! According to a report by the Discovery Channel, loose or poorly fitting gas caps send 147 million gallons of gas into the air as vapor every single year.

And for even more fuel-saving tips, be sure to talk with your local Chevrolet Certified Service technician today.

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