Corvette: Limited-Run 'Victory Edition' and Refinements

GENEVA – The sixth-generation Corvette, available as a Coupe or Convertible, is Europe's most popular Corvette model ever. At the beginning of March, Corvette will launch the Victory Edition, a limited-edition model of the Corvette Coupe that commemorates racing success at Le Mans. All Corvette models receive equipment enhancements and refinements for the 2007 model year.

The Corvette Victory Edition celebrates the success of Corvette in sports car racing, particularly the Le Mans 24-Hour event. Since Corvette Racing made its debut in 1999, the team has won more than 50 races, including five class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans between 2001 and 2006.

A limited run of only 250 examples of the Victory Edition will be produced.

The Victory Edition is available in two colors, each reflecting Corvette's racing heritage: Black or Velocity Yellow. It is also distinguished on the outside with a body-color, wide rear spoiler and Competition Grey aluminum wheels (18-inch wheels in front and 19-inch wheels in the rear). The interior features two-tone leather-covered seats with Corvette flag emblems and contrasting stitching. Cars with the black exterior feature an Ebony and Red color scheme, while Ebony and Titanium Grey mark the interior of Velocity Yellow cars. Both interiors also feature Competition Grey door sill plates, a carbon-look interior trim package and a unique, numbered Victory Edition badge.

The Corvette Victory Edition features a DVD navigation system with touch screen and voice guidance, along with a Luxury Package. This includes heated seats, a memory package with presets for two drivers for the six-way power driver's seat, exterior mirrors and powered telescopic steering wheel. A head-up display, including G-force meter, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror and a premium Bose seven-speaker sound system also are included.

Every Corvette Victory Edition will get a numbered identification interior badge. And, as part of their ownership experience, buyers are invited to participate in a complimentary one-day Corvette Drivers Training event, with professional instructors, at selected race tracks across Europe.




Chassis and suspension

The overall Corvette design philosophy is founded on its low-weight, hydroformed steel rail backbone structure, cored composite floors, an enclosed center tunnel, rear-mounted transmission and aluminum cockpit structure. The sixth-generation Corvette generation also has robust brakes and tuned body acoustics to deliver a quiet, pleasing ride.

A short-long arm and transverse leaf spring independent suspensions at both the front and rear are Corvette hallmarks, and contribute greatly to its exciting driving character. Goodyear Extended Mobility Tires take advantage of the latest sidewall design and compound technology for run-flat capabilities. Optimized suspension and steering geometry, along with advanced compounds in the tires, result in a fast car that is easy to drive. Two suspension choices allow drivers to choose the setup that best suits their driving style.

The optional F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension features magneto-rheological dampers able to detect road surfaces and adjust the damping rates to those surfaces almost instantly for optimal ride control. The system has been improved to deliver more differentiation between the system's "Tour" and "Sport" settings.

Three dynamic chassis control systems – anti-lock braking, traction control and Active Handling – operate in concert to provide a strong but unobtrusive safety net for spirited driving. The stability controls share sensors for steering angle, wheel speed and acceleration and deceleration in all directions.

Nice version of the base C6....but to be honest I like the Ron Fellow's Z06-edition car better.

Looks like a mean beast ...!

Any news about, when she's hitting streets/official sales & specs...?