The 2012 Corvette Convertible

190 mph on the track, 26MPG on the Highway

Corvette has always offered performance extremes. Even better, at 26 MPG highway, it does it all without a gas guzzler tax. Coupe and convertible come standard with the aluminum block LS3 V8 that delivers 430hp or 436 with the available dual exhaust system.

Corvette defines freedom among luxury sports cars with state-of-the-art technology and sleek, modern style. For 58 years, Corvette has elevated the standard of excellence among sports cars and earned its position as icon. With advancements in performance and design, the 2012 Corvette convertible may just surprise you.

 Zero to top down in 18 seconds

It's the driving experience completely unrestrained. Drop the top down in a Corvette convertible and cast an ever-in-motion backdrop to your journey. Get the available Power Top on the convertible down quickly without ever leaving the drivers seat (selected models). Or you can choose the a manual top that uses a single handle double latch for easy operation.

Interior Purposeful Design

Corvette provides a premium driving environment with such options of rich leather coverings on the instrument panel upper, door panel uppers, console cover and sport seat surfaces with the available Custom Leather-Wrapper Interior Package on the 4LT trim level. This option also gives you the opportunity to personalize your Corvette with contrasting stitching in Red, Yellow, and Blue.

Room for two golf bags

A two seat convertible doesn't have to compromise on luggage space. The Corvette convertible offers a fully enclosed truck with plenty of space, even with the top down.

Safety before, during and, thanks to OnStar, after a collision

With features such as frontal and side impact air bags, you can count on Corvette to be protective  any collision. But what is really comforting about Corvette is its ability to help you avoid collisions in the first place. Technology like Active Handling and 4 wheel antilock brakes help you stay on the road and in control. And should the unthinkable ever occur, Corvette also comes equipped with OnStar Automatic Crash Response standard for the first year. Built in sensors can automatically alert an Advisor, who is immediately connected into your vehicle and can request emergency help be sent to your exact GPS location – even if you’re unable to respond.

XM, CD, MP3, Navigation and More

It’s Hard to imagine anything that could make driving a Corvette better. But now you can checkout over 170 digital channels with three trial months of XM Radio standard on every Corvette, or a one year subscription on select models. Also, choose from several audio system options, including a Bose seven speaker sound system, depending on model. Select models even offer a navigation system that provides information on screen, verbally or via the Head Up Display to help you keep your eyes on the road

The 2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible

Performance without thirst

What do the numbers 26, 1 and .95 have in common? They all pertain to the New Grand Sport coupe and convertible. The Grand Sport shows the Race bred performance and sedan like fuel economy are not mutually exclusive. The numbers tell the story; a test track 0 to 60 time of 3.95 seconds; 1g of lateral acceleration capability o the skidpad; and an EPA estimated 26 MPG highway – with no gas guzzler tax.

Enduring design

Inspired by the iconic Sting Ray endurance races of the early 960s, the NEW Grand Sport offers wide body styling, unique five spoke wheels, special louvered fenders and an option rand Sport Heritage Package, available to order on select models including front fender hash mark graphics.

Race inspired oil system

Manual transmission Grand Sport convertible models come to standard with the Z52 Performance Package that includes extra cooing and a dry sump oil system that helps prevent oil starvation on high speed corners or under heavy braking.

Six piston front brake calipers

The Grand Sport will stop you in your tracks both literally and figuratively, thanks to mono block six piston front brake calipers engaging 4 inch front rotor and four piston rear calipers engaging 13.4 inch rear rotors. All rotors are vented and cross drilled.

Key Features for 2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible include:

Exclusive for 2012 Carlisle Blue exterior color option

Technology Package standard on 2LT brings together many of the most popular infotainment features such as Navigation radio3, Head Up Display, Bose® premium nine-speaker audio system, Bluetooth® wireless phone connectivity4 for select phones and USB port5.

Celebrate Chevrolet's 100 years with this racing-inspired appearance package that includes bold visual elements such as red-painted brake calipers,  Centennial exterior badging and the exclusive Carbon Flash exterior color.

Steering wheel modifications including 10 and 2 o'clock grips and new model specific badging.

Redesigned seats with more aggressive bolsters on seat bottoms and backs.