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In the beginning, there was only one Corvette: the convertible, a.k.a. roadster. Corvette has traveled far since that first Polo White, Powerglide ’53 Vette rolled off a makeshift Flint, Michigan, assembly line, but the magic endures in every graceful line of the 2000 convertible. A SUBTLE HINT OF EARLIER CLASSICS — “Our future must start with our past,” says Corvette Chief Designer John Cafaro...
A successor to the ZR-1 made its debut in 2001 as the Z06, giving a nod to the high-performance Z06 version of the C2 Corvette of the 1960s. The Z06 uses a tuned version of the standard LS1 engine (designated the LS6), with a higher power output of 385 hp (390 PS; 287 kW), later bumped to 405 hp (411 PS; 302 kW) starting in 2002.
This Owners Guide contains important information regarding the operation and maintenance of your 2001 Corvette. In order to obtain maximum enjoyment and usage from your car, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the contents...
Some might say we have nothing to prove in 2001. The fifth-generation Corvette has won critical acclaim, including “Best-Engineered Car of the 20th Century*,” a recent award for the convertible from Automotive Engineering International. But, driven by our philosophy of continuous improvement, we never stand still....
For 50 years, Chevrolet Corvette has represented American performance. In 2002, Corvette also led the pack at two important racing venues: the Indy Racing League (IRL) and the 86th running of the Indianapolis 500. In its IRL pace duties, Corvette wore a two-tone white and Millennium Yellow paint scheme with checkered-flags graphics forming a V for victory.