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This article appeared in the July 2007 issue of Vette Vues Magazine, 
Volume 35, Issue 12. 

2008 Chevrolet Corvette & Corvette ZO6

2008 Chevrolet Corvette & ZO6

  2008 Corvette-All-new LS3 6.2L V-8 engine for Coupe and Convertible


2008 CORVETTE: ICONIC SPORTS CAR RECEIVES LARGER, MORE POWERFUL LS3 6.2L V-8 AND HOST OF DRIVING INTERIOR REFINEMENTS,




Available on all models, the new Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package with two-tone leather-appointed cabin with details that enhance the feeling of Corvette's craftsmanship. "Corvette" embroidered on passenger-side dash pad and Embroidered crossed flags logo on headrests. All models feature a new wrapped instrument panel center trim plate, with bright surrounds for the shifter and cupholder. There are also new metal-finish door sill plates.


A new, 6.2L LS3 small-block V-8 is the standard engine in Coupe and Convertible models.


The shifting efforts for both the six-speed manual transmission and paddle-shift six-speed automatic transmissions have been improved in '08 Corvette models.


Available on Coupe, Convertible and Z06 models, the new Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package offers a stylish, two-tone leatherappointed cabin with details that enhance the feeling of Corvette's craftsmanship.


All Corvette models now come standard with features that were previously optional or part of equipment packages. They include: OnStar with available Turn-By-Turn Navigation; XM Satellite Radio; Auto-dimming rearview mirrors (with compass); Audio input jack on all radio systems except navigation; Personal Audio Link is available as a dealer-installed item with the navigation system.


Corvette Coupe and Convertible have a hydroformed steel rail backbone structure, which features cored composite floors, an enclosed center tunnel, rear-mounted transmission and aluminum cockpit structure. Suspension cradles, control arms, knuckles, springs, dampers, bushings, stabilizer bars and steering gear have all been redesigned.


2008 LS3 6.2L V8 (LS3) for Chevrolet Corvette -David Kimble Illustration.


2008 LS3 6.2L V8 (LS3) for Chevrolet Corvette. (United States)


The LS7 reintroduced the 427-cubic-inch engine to the Corvette lineup. It is easily identified under the hood by red engine covers with black lettering. The LS7 shares the same basic Gen IV V-8 architecture as the Corvette's 6.0-liter LS2, but it uses a different cylinder block casting with pressed-in steel cylinder liners to accommodate the engine's larger diameter, 4.125-inch (104.8 mm) cylinder bores.


The Corvette Z06's powertrain and drivetrain systems are matched to the LS7's performance capability. The light, four-into-one headers discharge into close-coupled catalytic converters and through two-mode mufflers. The mufflers each feature a vacuum-actuated outlet valve, which controls exhaust noise during low-load operation but opens for maximum power.


The Corvette Z06 retains the 105.7-inch (2686-mm) wheelbase of other Corvette models, as well as the short-long arm suspension and transverse leaf spring design, but it rides on all-new wheels, tires, brakes, as well as its own rear spring and roll stabilizer.


2008 Corvette Specifications:overview & engine.


Specifications-2008 Corvette:Transmissions, Chassis/Suspension,Brakes


Specifications-2008 Corvette: Brakes, Wheels & tires, Dimensions, Interior and Capacities.

 

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