2001 Chevrolet Corvette: Overview

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2001 Chevrolet Corvette 

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  • MSRP: $40,280 -$48,055
  • Invoice: $35,245 -$42,048

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Pros

  • Acceleration
  • Steering/handling
  • Instruments/controls

Cons

  • Fuel economy
  • Ride (Z51, FE4 suspension)
  • Rear visibility

Vehicle Highlights

Corvette comes as a convertible with a manual-folding top and glass rear window, a hatchback with a removable center roof panel, and the Z06 fixed-roof hardtop. All have a 5.7-liter V8; convertibles and hatchbacks have 350 hp, the Z06 385. Convertibles/hatchbacks offer a 6-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic. Z06 comes only with 6-speed manual. ABS, traction control, and an antiskid system are standard on all. Head-up instrument display optional on convertible and hatchback, which offer three suspension choices, versus one for Z06.

COMPETITION

This class features an interesting mix of hard-core performance models and more luxurious touring convertibles. Our Best Buys give you a little of both worlds. The Chevrolet Corvette is fast, comfortable, and reasonably affordable. Unlike previous models it doesn't beat you up with a hard ride, and it will cruise quietly at highway speeds. Our other Best Buy, the Mazda Miata, is a bare-bones roadster with few frills and average acceleration, but for weekend fun on a twisty back road it's hard to beat.

If you don't mind spending a few more bucks, we recommend you take a look at the Mercedes-Benz SLK. The Mercedes offers an interesting mix of performance and luxury. It also has a retractable hardtop, making it more of an all-weather car.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category Base hatch, man. Rating Premium Sporty performance Car Average Rating
Acceleration 9 7.7
Fuel Economy 5 4.7
Ride Quality 3 3.5
Steering/Handling/Braking 9 7.8
Quietness 4 3.6
Controls 6 5.2
Details
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 5 5
Room/Comfort (rear) 0 .7
Cargo Room 6 2.1
Value within Class 10 4
Total Score: 57 44.3

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