The Chevrolet Corvette is a 2-door hatchback , convertible offered in 2dr Cpe w/1LT , 2dr Cpe w/2LT , 2dr Cpe w/3LT , 2dr Cpe w/4LT , 2dr Cpe Z16 Grand Sport w/1LT , 2dr Cpe Z16 Grand Sport w/2LT , 2dr Cpe Z16 Grand Sport w/3LT , 2dr Cpe Z16 Grand Sport w/4LT , 2dr Cpe Z06 w/1LZ , 2dr Cpe Z06 w/2LZ , 2dr Cpe Z06 w/3LZ , 2dr Cpe ZR1 w/1ZR , 2dr Cpe ZR1 w/3ZR , 2dr Conv w/1LT , 2dr Conv w/2LT , 2dr Conv w/3LT , 2dr Conv w/4LT , 2dr Conv Z16 Grand Sport w/1LT , 2dr Conv Z16 Grand Sport w/2LT , 2dr Conv Z16 Grand Sport w/3LT and 2dr Conv Z16 Grand Sport w/4LT . The powertrains include 6.2-liter V8 (430 hp) , 6.2-liter V8 supercharged (638 hp) and 7.0-liter V8 (505 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Rear wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 18 mpg city to 28 mpg highway. The Corvette convertible Base V8 MT uses Regular fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/NA (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Porsche 911 and Mazda MX-5 Miata .
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