What's New in the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette?
The Corvette makes two major changes for 2015. For drivers who don't want to shift their own gears, base-level Corvette models add an available 8-speed automatic in place of last year's 6-speed. Also newly available is a high-performance Z06 model, offered as either a coupe or a convertible, which boasts an impressive 650-hp V8.
Which Corvette is the Best?
The 2LT is the sweet spot, adding desirable luxuries such as power side bolsters without inflating the price to 3LT levels. As for the Z51 package, it's up to you, but we'd have a hard time saying no to all of that extra performance for $4,000. As for the Z06, it's primarily meant for high-performance driving and track use, so it'll likely be hard to pilot every single day.
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How Much Does a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Cost?
The Corvette is a 2-seat sports car offered in coupe (with a removable carbon-fiber roof panel) and soft-top-convertible body styles. Standard models come in three trim levels -- 1LT, 2LT and 3LT -- while the Z06 is offered in just one trim. The
1LT coupe ($55,000) and
1LT convertible ($60,000) come standard with staggered-size alloy wheels (18-inch front, 19-in rear), a carbon-fiber hood, keyless entry with push-button starting, leather upholstery, power seats, two 8-in color displays (one in the gauge cluster and one on the dashboard), a rearview camera, and a 9-speaker Bose audio system with iPod/Bluetooth integration and satellite radio. The
2LT coupe ($59,200) and
2LT convertible ($64,200) add color-matched console and door panels, heated and ventilated seats with memory settings and additional power adjustments (lumbar and side bolsters), Corvette seat emblems, a universal garage-door opener, auto-dimming mirrors, a color head-up display, a 10-speaker Bose audio system with dual subwoofers, a cargo net and a luggage shade (coupe only). The
3LT coupe ($63,000) and
3LT convertible ($68,000) tack on a full-leather interior with Nappa leather seating surfaces, a navigation system (optional on lower trims) and a color-matched instrument panel. Topping the range is the impressive
Z06 (pricing not yet announced), which adds an impressive array of sporty equipment. There's the bigger 650-hp engine, for one, but there's also an improved suspension, upgraded tires, a carbon-fiber roof panel and improved cooling measures for increased track capabilities. The popular Z51 package ($4,000 extra) adds bigger wheels (19-in front, 20-in rear) with Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP summer tires, a dry-sump oil system, an electronic limited-slip differential, more aggressive gearing, bigger front brakes (13.6-in discs versus 12.6), sport-tuned suspension components and lift-reducing aerodynamic tweaks. Other notable options include adaptive magnetic-ride dampers with a track-oriented stability control system (Z51 only), sport seats, a carbon-fiber interior trim, a suede steering wheel and a transparent roof panel (coupe only). The coupe's hatchback trunk can hold 15 cu ft. worth of your favorite items, while the convertible's traditional trunk maxes out at 10 cu ft.