Vehicle Description
We've all witnessed the moment when a tough prizefighter becomes a
world heavyweight champion. And for Team Corvette, that proud
transition occurred during the sixth generation of their vaunted
sports car. Sure, there'd been many instances of greatness up to
that point: the original Sting Ray, the 'King of the Hill' ZR-1 and
even the cult-adored C5 Z06. But the 2005-2013 line-up, a roster
that included this incredible 427 Convertible, is when a patriotic
muscle car became a world-class sports car. Wrapping C6 Z06
athleticism in the sensory allure of a drop-top body, this brutal
Vette offers world-beating performance for about half the price of
a stuffy European import. And if you enjoy lapping like a warrior
and cruising like a king, it's your chance to step in to the
ring!
U IS FOR VELOCITY!
45U, to be exact... That's the code for this exclusive Chevy's
incredible Velocity Yellow Tintcoat. 1 of only 94 427 Convertibles
so equipped, this showroom-fresh Vette is an as-new garage queen
that's assembly line perfect in virtually every way! The car's
wide-body profile does an exceptional job of highlighting trim
that's shared with the lauded C6 Z06 and attractive C6 Grand Sport.
That trim begins at an aggressive fascia, progresses through a
carbon fiber front-clip, and flows into re-engineered quarters. A
subtle rear spoiler, cool "427" hood emblems and a power
convertible top mix tasteful form with convenient function. And it
all adds up to one seriously capable sports car that'll show with
the finest classics and run with the fastest challengers!
BIG DISPLACEMENT, BIG LEGACY
Like its incredible paint, this Corvette's engine highlights
classic Chevy appeal with a virtual lifetime of technological
improvement. Twisting 505 SAE-certified horsepower into a massive
470 lb./ft. of tire-shredding torque, the lightweight LS7 rumbling
beneath the car's hood is a 21st century testament to the bowtie
division's enduring small block V8. Founded in GM's very successful
Corvette racing program, the brutal mill utilizes a forged crank,
titanium rods, hypereutectic pistons and a high-lift cam to flat
out whip pretty much anything with four wheels. A perfect amount of
oxygen flows from an isolated filter element through a
low-restriction, cross-flag-branded air tube to a familiar GM
throttle body. That wind mixes with fuel in a lightweight composite
intake on its way to C5R-inspired, CNC-ported cylinder heads, which
are built with a combination of titanium and sodium-filled valves.
When those vales open, spent gases roar through hydroformed
headers, close-coupled catalytic converters and aggressive
mufflers. One of the most impressive aspects of the big
displacement small block is a competition-bred dry sump lubrication
system. And best of all, all that performance happily thrives on
everyday pump gas!
WORLD-BEATING ATHLETICISM
Featuring most of the C6 Z06's undercar hardware, the 427
Convertible was essentially the Z06 drop-top everyone had been
begging GM to build for close to a decade. We say "essentially"
because there is one major difference: the 427 Convertible retains
the base C6's hydroformed steel frame instead of adopting the Z06's
lightweight aluminum frame. While that might seem a bit
counterintuitive, it was actually great thinking by the Corvette
guys since the steel frame serves as a much stiffer platform for
the 427's topless profile. That frame rides a 4-wheel independent
suspension that mates Active Handling traction management with GM's
universally loved Magnetic Ride Control. At the center of the
floors, a Tremec TR6060 6-speed engages a high capacity clutch to
jerk a limited-slip differential and sporty, 3.42 gears.
Speed-sensitive variable-ratio power rack-and-pinion steering
ensures turn-in is light and constantly engaging. At the corners, a
Delphi 4-channel antilock braking system clamps 6 and 4-piston
calipers on massive 14 and 13.5-inch cross-drilled rotors. And
power pounds the pavement via monochromatic C6 Z06 wheels, which
spin 285/30ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sports in front of 335/25ZR20
Michelin Pilot Sports.
LET THERE BE 1SC
Behind the doors you'll find an Ebony leather interior that
balances modern convenience with a fair amount of style. The car's
heated, power-adjustable seats are supple and supportive. A
"CORVETTE" branded dash hangs electroluminescent telemetry between
a small Head Up Display and optional infotainment, which pipes
Navigation, Bluetooth and XM Radio through a 9-speaker Bose sound
system. Below that dash, a broad console balances a leather-wrapped
shifter between clean carpet, metal foot pedals and 60th
Anniversary sill plates. In front of the driver, a leather-wrapped
steering wheel laps a tilting column. And naturally, all the
luxuries you'd expect in a high dollar sports car are present and
accounted for, including OnStar, cruise control, power windows,
power door locks, dual-zone climate control, an auto-dimming mirror
and keyless entry with pushbutton start.
VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
A copy of the car's original Build Sheet
A copy of the car's original Window Sticker
With polished aesthetics, Z06 athleticism and a drop-top driving
experience that's primed for optimal enjoyment, it's easy to see
why the 427 Convertible remains an in-demand super star. Why not
celebrate the 60th anniversary of America's most legendary
performer with one of Team Corvette's most unique offerings? Call
your friends at RK Motors Charlotte and schedule a visit!
HIGHLIGHTS
Well-equipped, un-modified, 427 Convertible 1SC that's logged only
8,112 miles,
Collectible, one year only model
1 of only 94 Corvette 427 Convertibles optioned with Velocity
Yellow Tintcoat
7.0 liter LS7 V8 / 505 SAE-certified horsepower
6-speed manual Tremec TR6060 transaxle
Limited-slip differential / 3.42 gears
Z06 4-wheel power disc brakes
Dual-zone climate control
Magnetic Ride Control
Ebony leather interior w/ 1SC leather-wrapped interior package and
memory
Z06 body panels / Power convertible top / Z06 wheels
Build Sheet
Window Sticker
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
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