2001 Chevrolet Corvette: Road Test
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- MSRP: $40,280 -$48,055
- Invoice: $35,245 -$42,048
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Our road test for the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette help you decide if a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base hatch, man. | Base conv, auto | Z06 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | 10 | 7.7 |
Blistering: 0-60 mph in about 5 seconds for convertible/hatchback in our tests. Chevy says the Z06 does 0-60 in 4.0 seconds, which rings true based on our test drives.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base hatch, man. | Base conv, auto | Z06 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 4.7 |
Test 6-speeds averaged about 20 mpg with lots of highway miles; heavy city work dropped one to just 12.9 mpg. Test automatic-trans. convertible averaged 16.4 mpg, a manual version 18.4. Z06 returned 19 mpg. All use premium fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base hatch, man. | Base conv, auto | Z06 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 3.5 |
All suspensions deliver a rugged ride that invites tail hop in bumpy turns, but the base FE1 is the least punishing--and the best overall choice. Optional Z51 is harsh in everyday use. Driver-adjustable Selective Real Time Damping option tends to feel too soft or too hard. Z06's ultra-stiff FE4 suspension always feels hard.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base hatch, man. | Base conv, auto | Z06 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | 10 | 7.8 |
Z06 has racer-sharp handling, with the other 'Vettes only slightly less capable. All rank among the best.
QUIETNESS
| Base hatch, man. | Base conv, auto | Z06 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 3.6 |
Copious tire noise and lots of engine roar; the Z06's exhaust system is louder than that of coupes and convertibles, and some may find its rumble tiresome.
CONTROLS
| Base hatch, man. | Base conv, auto | Z06 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.2 |
Dashboard is sensibly designed. Available head-up display helps keep tabs on speed, but some drivers may find it distracting; it can be turned off. Cabin materials a letdown against most like-priced sports cars.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base hatch, man. | Base conv, auto | Z06 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Adequate head and leg room in a cockpit wider than most sports cars. Low door sills make entry/exit about as easy as in many taller coupes. Thick roof pillars hurt visibility to all corners.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base hatch, man. | Base conv, auto | Z06 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | .7 |
(No rear seats.)
CARGO ROOM
| Base hatch, man. | Base conv, auto | Z06 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 3 | 2.1 |
Outstanding for sports cars. All three body styles have sufficient cargo space for two golf bags, but liftover is high and there's no partition between luggage bay and passenger compartment. Cockpit storage is minuscule.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base hatch, man. | Base conv, auto | Z06 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 |
Expensive, but if you like your high-performance sports cars big, bold, and brawny, there's no better all-around performance value. Z06 is best suited to the racetrack, however.
Total Score
| Base hatch, man. | Base conv, auto | Z06 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 52 | 50 | 44.3 |
Total Score: 53
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