2007 Chevrolet Corvette: Road Test
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- MSRP: $44,250 -$69,175
- Invoice: $39,604 -$61,912
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Our road test for the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette help you decide if a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Cpe w/Z51, man. | Conv w/Z51, man. | Conv w/nav. sys., Mag. susp., auto. | Z06 w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8.1 |
No opportunity to time base model, but Chevy claims under 4.5 sec 0-60 mph with either transmission--and they feel that fast. Manual gearbox has slick, crisp action, though some testers noted balkiness when shifting quickly. Automatic shifts with authority, though never feels harsh. Chevy pegs Z06 at a scorching 3.7 sec 0-60 mph, credible based on our test.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Cpe w/Z51, man. | Conv w/Z51, man. | Conv w/nav. sys., Mag. susp., auto. | Z06 w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4.6 |
With manual transmission, test base coupes averaged an impressive 19.6-19.0 mpg, convertible 19.4. With automatic transmission, test convertibles averaged 20.7 mpg overall, 15.5 mpg in mostly city driving. Test Z06 averaged 15.2 mpg. Chevrolet recommends premium-grade fuel for base V8, requires it for Z06.
RIDE QUALITY
| Cpe w/Z51, man. | Conv w/Z51, man. | Conv w/nav. sys., Mag. susp., auto. | Z06 w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4.5 |
Base suspension firm, but compliant for a sports car, though high-speed moguls still trigger trace of float. Z51 setup uncomfortably stiff over even small bumps, doesn't fully eliminate unwanted body motions. Magnetic Selective Ride Control splits the difference: Its Touring mode provides remarkably good bump absorption, but with some residual body movement, while Sport setting quite taut over broken surfaces. Z06 also stiff, but rarely harsh.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Cpe w/Z51, man. | Conv w/Z51, man. | Conv w/nav. sys., Mag. susp., auto. | Z06 w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8.6 |
Quick steering, tenacious smooth-road grip, little cornering lean. Traction/antiskid control a welcome safety net. Z51 suspension trims body lean, sharpens responses, but stiff enough to allow deviation from intended path in fast, bumpy corners. Z06 needs careful throttle modulation in fast turns, or the rear end will fishtail. Big, powerful brakes for short, stable stops.
QUIETNESS
| Cpe w/Z51, man. | Conv w/Z51, man. | Conv w/nav. sys., Mag. susp., auto. | Z06 w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4.5 |
Voluminous V8 bellow except at lower rpm, where there's a marked burble. Constant, copious road rumble. Convertible subject to more ambient noise than coupe.
CONTROLS
| Cpe w/Z51, man. | Conv w/Z51, man. | Conv w/nav. sys., Mag. susp., auto. | Z06 w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6.7 |
Clear gauges, mostly logical controls. Available head-up display useful, can be switched off. Navigation system includes, but doesn't complicate, audio functions. Its responsive voice-recognition feature further simplifies things. Interior ambience sporty, though grained padded surfaces mix with a few dull, hard plastic pieces. Removable roof panel in one test coupe rattled. Available convertible power top works without fuss, though must be manually latched/unlatched from windshield frame.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Cpe w/Z51, man. | Conv w/Z51, man. | Conv w/nav. sys., Mag. susp., auto. | Z06 w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.9 |
Comfortable, enveloping seats. Adequate head, leg room. Cockpit wider than most sports cars'. Manual-tilt steering column standard; power-telescope feature aids driver comfort but requires pricey option package. Entry/exit is drop in/climb out; long doors don't help. Thick roof pillars hamper visibility to all corners, especially top-up in convertibles. Test base coupe and Z06 suffered annoying distortions in rear window.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Cpe w/Z51, man. | Conv w/Z51, man. | Conv w/nav. sys., Mag. susp., auto. | Z06 w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .6 |
(No rear seating.)
CARGO ROOM
| Cpe w/Z51, man. | Conv w/Z51, man. | Conv w/nav. sys., Mag. susp., auto. | Z06 w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2.2 |
Great for a sports car. Both body styles have sufficient space for two golf bags, but liftover is high, and coupes lack a partition between cargo hold and cabin. Cockpit storage minuscule.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Cpe w/Z51, man. | Conv w/Z51, man. | Conv w/nav. sys., Mag. susp., auto. | Z06 w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5.4 |
The Best Buy Corvette is fast fun. Base models are reasonably practical daily drivers that cost thousands less than rival sports cars with similar performance. That also goes for the 505-hp Z06 version, which is among the fastest cars in the world. Don't order the stiff-riding Z51 option before test driving it on a bumpy surface, however.
Total Score
| Cpe w/Z51, man. | Conv w/Z51, man. | Conv w/nav. sys., Mag. susp., auto. | Z06 w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 51.1 |
Total Score: 54
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