New 2009 Chevy Corvette Invoice Price, Pictures And Features

After last year's major introduction of the LS3 6.2 liter V-8 engine as the new standard engine, the 2009 Corvette follows with the introduction of a host of new features. There's even a lower-priced convertible model.

The biggest change for the new Corvette is the ZR1 model, with its 6.2 liter supercharged engine that produces 638-horsepower coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission. The ZR1 also has a unique suspension tuning and uses lightweight carbon fiber on the hood, roof, front fascia splitter, and rocker moldings. It also has a six figure price tag (see below).

Overall, 2009 Corvette models also include the Corvette coupe and Corvette convertible, each powered by the 430-horsepower LS3 V-8 engine, and of course, the street version of the championship-winning Corvette racing program, the Corvette Z06, with its 505-horsepower LS7 engine and lightweight chassis.

New For The 2009 Model Year:

- A less expensive Corvette 1LT convertible is now available. In addition, the 2LT convertible now has a power top as standard equipment.

- Color choices have been raised to nine with the addition of Cyber Gray Metallic and Blade Silver Metallic (Machine Silver Metallic has been discontinued).

- The truly iconic Corvette crossed flags emblem has been slightly revised to include a bright surround.

(Update: Bad Economy Leads To Lower Corvette Prices:

General Motors sales plunged a staggering 53.1% last month, following steep drops in each of the previous three months.

There's no question that dealers are struggling ... which means there are some extremely good deals to be had right now on a new Corvette ... often below invoice prices, sometimes far below.

See the link at the bottom of this article for exactly how to get the lowest price on a new Chevy Corvette.)

- Joining the Sienna and Linen custom leather-wrapped interiors, are two new choices; Dark Titanium and Ebony.

- A Bluetooth hands-free phone service is now available as an option.

- The convenient power hatch pull-down feature is now standard on Corvette coupe and Z06 models.

- Steering wheel audio controls and variable-ratio steering are now standard on all models.

- There's also been revisions to the anti-locking braking, traction control and Magnetic Ride Control systems.

There are several changes in the Corvette Z06 as well:

- Newly designed 10-spoke silver painted spider aluminum wheels in sizes 18 inch x 9.5 inch (front) and 19 inch x 12 inch (rear).

- Color-keyed door and instrument panels with red and titanium interiors.

- The power-operated pull-down hatch is standard.

- Stitching changed from red to gray on Ebony base seats.

- New door sill plates with the Z06 logo.

- The Acoustic package is now standard.

- The Z06 also gets the larger 10.5-quart dry-sump oiling system (was 8-quarts) from the new ZR1.

As with the 2008 model year, the 2009 Corvette is equipped with either a six-speed manual transmission (standard) or an optional six-speed automatic with paddle-shift control. The six-speed manual comes with a more performance-oriented gearing when ordered with the Z51 Performance Package.

Price: The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe has a listed retail price of $47,045 and an invoice price of $42,105. The Corvette Convertible starts at $51,700 with an invoice price of $46.272. The Z06 is retail priced at $72,405 with an invoice of $64,802, while the ZR1 has a sticker price of $102,450 and an invoice price of $94,254.

Here's How To Buy A New Chevy Corvette At The Best Price (at or below invoice): Article about the best new car negotiating tactic, especially given the current slow economic condition.

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