April 22, 2011

2012 Chevrolet Corvette model year changes leak out?

General Motors might have been expected to keep the changes to the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette close to the vest. In this Internet age, however, things usually go out to the masses ahead of schedule. There is nothing revolutionary in the store, but some items are certainly remarkable.

We have already heard about the upcoming Corvette Centennial edition, but equally important is the word that GM will also offer high-performance packages for the ZR1 and Z06. According to Blogger Corvette, the ZR1's performance against the package features 19-inch and 20 inch rear wheels, Michelin Cup and a manual gearbox six-speed close-ratio. The latest high-performance package for the Z06 is a bit more improvement. The coupe's 505 horsepower Brembo brakes are carbon ceramic, rubber, Michelin Cup, light black wheels and magnetic selective ride control. This group of options offered in the Corvette Z06 2011, but 2012 is accompanied by Performance Traction Management, a feature previously available only in the King of the Hill "ZR1.