2001ChevroletCorvetteChevrolet Corvette2001 Chevrolet Corvette ConvertibleConvertibleConvertibleRWDBowling Green, KYThe entire Corvette lineup receives a dose of additional horsepower and torque. Z06 model joins the lineup, Active Handling now standard on all Corvettes.Ultra high performance, daily-driver livability, bargain sticker price. Some cheesy interior bits, slow kick-down with automatic transmission.Nearly 45 years after the 1953 Corvette debuted, Chevrolet introduced the fifth-generation Corvette for 1997. With the addition of a hardtop model to the lineup in 1999, Chevrolet brings forth an ace in 2001 with the race-ready Z06 hard top. Pushrod power -- in the form of a 5.7-liter LS1 LEV-compliant V8 -- motivates the Corvette. Horsepower is rated 350 at 5,600 rpm, while torque measures 360 foot-pounds at 4,000 rpm. On models with a manual transmission, the torque rating increases to 375 foot-pounds at 4,400 rpm. Equipped with the standard four-speed automatic transmission, the Corvette will hit 60 mph in a shade over five seconds. Opt for the six-speed manual transmission and you'll cut less than half a second off the trap time. To help reign the power in on slippery surfaces, acceleration slip regulation (a.k.a., traction control) is standard equipment. Placing a check mark next to the Z06 box and you'll be treated to the fastest, lightest and stiffest Corvette to leave the factory. Backed by a new 5.7-liter LS6 V8 producing a pavement-melting 385-horsepower at 6,000 rpm and a standard issue M12 six-speed manual transmission (with aggressive gearing to increase torque multiplication), the Z06 rips from zero-to-60 in four seconds flat and corners at one full G. Manhole cover-sized four-wheel-disc antilock brakes keep stopping distances short, while massive 17-inch front and 18-inch rear tires contribute to prodigious amounts of road grip. The rubber stays planted well, too, thanks to a fully independent four-wheel SLA height-adjustable suspension. Standard for 2001 on all Corvettes is a second generation Active Handling System (AHS), which keeps the Corvette in line even if the driver isn't. Body panels are still composed of a material other than metal, though no longer fiberglass. Sheet-molded compound wraps around an ultra-stiff structure that features a full-length perimeter frame with tubular steel side rails. A sandwich composite floor with a lightweight balsa wood core damps noise and vibration while making the floor exceptionally stiff. Inside, a dash with analog gauges and intuitive radio and climate controls greets passengers. Luggage space beneath the coupe's rear hatch glass is an incredible 25 cubic feet. Even the hardtop and convertible can tote more cargo than any Corvette in history. Yes, the Corvette is an outstanding effort and competes favorably with the best in the class. Long, low, and lean, the Corvette is certainly attractive. We take issue, however, with the thick truncated tail and the odd-looking air scoops for the front brakes. Still, the Corvette's new shape will wear well into the new century. Don't let the fact that the C5 will swallow two golf bags sway you into thinking this a gentrified sporting coupe. The 2001 Corvette is among the best true sports cars your money can buy. Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines. BMW MDodge ViperMercedes-Benz SLKPorsche Boxster336,000336,000336,0006100,000NANANA85.7 litersV8350 hp @ 5600 rpm360 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm179.7 in.73.6 in.47.8 in.3210 lbs.104.5 in.37.6 in.NA55.3 in.NA54.2 in.NA42.7 in.NA13.9 cu.ft.StandardStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableStandardStandardRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested18.5 gal.19 mpg / 28 mpg18 mpg / 26 mpg352 mi. / 518 mi.333 mi. / 481 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$40,779$46,6057.35%$645N/A3% of the Total MSRPCOUPE (4A): 5.7L V8 OHV SMPI 16-valve engine (requires premium unleaded fuel); 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 525 amp battery with run down protection; engine block heater; 110 amp alternator; rear-wheel drive, limited-slip differential, traction control, 2.73 axle ratio; dual stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher; electronic stability control, front independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front springs, rear independent short & long arm suspension with anti-roll bar, rear springs; rack-and-pinion power steering with vehicle-speed-sensing assist, power steering cooler; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 18.5 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front manual targa steel sunroof; front and rear body-colored bumpers; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps with daytime running lights, delay-off feature; additional exterior lights include underhood light; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heatedfolding outside mirrors; 17" x 8.5" front and 18" x 9.5" rear silver alloy wheels; P245/45ZR17 front and P275/40ZR18 rear BSW run flat tires; air conditioning; AM/FM stereo radio, clock, seek-scan feature, cassette player, 6 premium speakers, amplifier, auto equalizer, theft deterrent, window grid antenna; cruise control; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, power remote hatch/trunk release, power remote fuel door release; 2 power accessory outlets, front lighter element(s), driver's foot rest, retained accessory power, smoker's package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, systems monitor, exterior temperature, trip computer, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, low oil level, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, door ajar, trunk ajar, service interval, brake fluid, turn signal on, low tire pressure; driver's front airbag,passenger's cancelable front airbag; ignition disable, panic alarm, security system; tinted windows with driver's and passenger's 1-touch down function; variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 2, front bucket seats with fixed headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's seat includes 6-way power adjustment, 8-way adjustment, passenger's seat includes 4-way adjustment; leather seats, full cloth headliner, full color-keyed carpet floor covering, leather-wrapped gearshift knob; interior lights include dome light with delay front reading lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with tilt adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, locking glove box with light, front cupholder; carpeted cargo floor, cargo light, concealed cargo storage; black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored doorhandles.
CONVERTIBLE (4A) (in addition to or instead of BASE COUPE (4A) equipment): Manual convertible roof with lining, glass rear window and power retractable antenna.
Z06 HARDTOP (6M) (in addition to or instead of BASE COUPE (4A) equipment): 6-speed OD manual transmission; 3.42 axle ratio; dual titanium exhaust with polished tailpipe finisher, sport-ride suspension, HD front and rear anti-roll bar, HD front and rear shocks; 17" x 9.5" front and 18" x 10.5" rear silver alloy wheels; P265/40ZR17 front and P295/35ZR18 rear BSW performance tires; dual-zone front air conditioning with climate control and fixed antenna.