2008 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 6AT
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- Photo: 2008 Chevrolet Corvette in Black, Front Left, 05-22-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Photography by David Adam Kess Chevrolet Corvette (C6) right side by David Adam Kess, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 6AT is a 430-hp 6.2-liter V8 convertible with a 6-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $54,575 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 430 horsepower at 5,900 rpm and 424 lb-ft of torque at 4600 rpm, spinning to a 6,600 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Corvette measures 174.6 inches long on a 105.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,246 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $54,575 ($82,382 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | LS3; Gas V8; 6.2L V-8; SFI |
| Displacement | 6.2 L |
| Horsepower | 430 hp @ 5,900 rpm |
| Torque | 424 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
| Redline | 6,600 rpm |
| Injection Type | SFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic (EPA S6) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Short/Long Arm; Transverse Leaf Spr |
| Rear Suspension | Short/Long Arm; Transverse Leaf Spr |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.8 x 1.26 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12 x 1 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 8.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 19 x 10 in |
| Tires Front | P245/40ZR18 |
| Tires Rear | P285/35ZR19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.6 in |
| Width | 72.6 in |
| Height | 49.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in |
| Front Track | 62.1 in |
| Rear Track | 60.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,246 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.6 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2-DR Convertible w/SAB).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet CORVETTE.
589 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet CORVETTE
Owner Complaints
589 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet CORVETTE (15 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 369 |
| Exterior Lighting | 47 |
| Engine | 46 |
| Electrical System | 41 |
| Power Train | 33 |
| Air Bags | 24 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.