2013 Chevrolet Corvette review
Chevrolet Corvette highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Tons of power and performance for a lower cost than its rivals
- Dynamic handling and strong braking
- Solid cargo capacity for a sports car
Cons
- Not as refined as its competitors
- Interior is outdated, even by the standards of the day
Mileage (EPA estimate)
14 city, 21 highway, 17 combined
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2013 Chevrolet Corvette sends the C6 generation into the sunset
The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette offers a strong value proposition. You get a boisterous 6.2-liter V8 that produces 430 horsepower at a price that rivals like the Porsche 911 and BMW M4 can't match. What's the catch? You give up some refinement by opting for the C6 Corvette compared to newer models. The 2013 Corvette is a little dated compared to other 2013 models, but it comes with a bevy of trims and sub trims; all of which offer a V8 and gobs of horsepower. The interior may not offer the same attention to detail as its European counterparts, the Corvette certainly keeps up pace as a performance vehicle. If you're willing to accept the basic looking interior, you'll get on-track performance that matches much more expensive vehicles for a great price.
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What is new for the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette?
- The Corvette is available in a new trim called the 427.
- Corvette trims have been upgraded with Overhead Airbags and 8508 as standard equipment this year.
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What We Like
Performance: You get a ton of power from the base Stingray all the way up to the ZR1 trim. The Z06 and ZR1 come only with a six-speed manual transmission and produce an eye-watering 505 and 638-hp, respectively. If the six-speed automatic is more your speed, you still have access to plenty of power.
Driving: You will be more than capable of impressing your friends with quick time slips at drag strips in any Corvette you step into. The ZR1 approaches an astonishing 130 mph at the quarter mile. That performance doesn't make the car a chore to drive around town; it's plenty comfortable as a daily driver.
Value: This is the secret to the Corvette's success: It offers so much power and fun for so much less than its competitors, especially in its base trim. This can become a dicey proposition when you scale up the trim levels, but it's hard to beat the performance-per-dollar of the Corvette.
What Needs Improvement
Interior Quality: The interior of the Corvette feels dated, even by 2013 standards, and this is especially true on more expensive trims. While Chevy's sports car can go toe to toe with Porsche and BMW on the track, it falls on its face once you peek into competitors' cockpits.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.7 out of 5
20 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 14 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 5 |
| 3 Stars | 1 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Corvette an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Corvette 26th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
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Grand Sport 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Leather Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Run Flat Tires
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- Front Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
6.2L
Horsepower
430
Torque (ft-lbs)
424
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18
Wheelbase
105.7"
Overall length
175.6"
Width
75.9"
Height
48.7"
Leg room
F 43.1"
Head room
F 37.7"
Front tires
P275/35ZR18
Rear tires
P325/30ZR19
Seating capacity
2
Transmission
Manual 6
2013 Chevrolet Corvette FAQ
The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Grand Sport : 16 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Base : 16 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- 427 : 15 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Z06 : 15 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- ZR1 : 14 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
The Chevrolet Corvette received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Chevrolet Corvette as 25 out of 28 among Midsize Car
The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has received an average 4.7 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette:
- 427
- Overhead Airbags
- Head Up Display
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
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