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At the onset of the 2011 model year, as General Motors continued to streamline their product offerings, things were looking up for Chevrolet. The huge economic recession that had nearly driven the automotive manufacturer into bankruptcy was over, unit sales were improving year over year, and General Motors stock was once more on the rise. For Chevrolet, 2011 also marked a major milestone in the history of the company – it was the year the company turned 100 years old AND it was the year that marked the production of Chevrolet’s 100-millionth small-block V-8 engine.

On November 29, 2011, General Motors produced its 100-millionth engine at the company’s Performance Build Center near Detroit, Michigan. The milestone engine was a 638-horsepower, supercharged LS9 variant of the fourth-generation small block engine. The original small-block engine was a 265 cubic-inch V-8 that Chevrolet introduced in 1955. Variants on the original 265 cubic-inch engine are still manufactured for marine and industrial applications. By contrast, the 100-millionth small-block would be an LS9 belonging to none other than a 2011 ZR1 Corvette!

The Chevrolet Corvette, America’s sports car, celebrated its 58th year in 2011 by again enticing consumers with a broad lineup of returning models, and introducing a new special edition Z06 for the discerning Corvette collector – the base Corvette coupe and convertible, the Corvette Grand Sport coupe and convertible, the Corvette Z06 coupe, including the introduction of the all-new Carbon Edition Z06 coupe, and the crowned jewel of the entire paddock, the return of the ultra-powerful Corvette ZR1.

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Corvette Of The Day: 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Carlisle Grand Sport

2011 Corvette - The Ultimate Guide

To commemorate both the milestone anniversary of the company as well as the incredible evolution of the small block V-8 engine, Chevrolet offered a new option to Corvette owners for the 2011 model year. Corvette owners could now purchase the Engine Plant Build Experience when purchasing either a Z06 or a ZR1 Corvette.

2011 Corvette Special Editions

2011 saw a new special edition Z06 – the base Corvette coupe and convertible, the Corvette Grand Sport coupe and convertible, the Corvette Z06 coupe, including the introduction of the all-new Carbon Edition Z06 coupe, and the crowned jewel of the entire paddock, the return of the ultra-powerful Corvette ZR1.  

2006 – 2013 Corvette Z06

The Z06 arrived for the 2006 model year as a homologation vehicle in the third quarter of 2005 and is the lightest of all Corvette models. The Z06 was equipped with the largest-displacement small-block engine ever produced, a new 7,011 cc (7.0 L; 427.8 cu in) V8 engine codenamed the LS7. The engine has a power output of 505 hp and 470 lb⋅ft.

2005 – 2013 Callaway C16 Corvette

The Callaway C16 was Callaway’s 16th major automotive project. It was a limited production, bespoke automobile, built to order, by what the Press called “the best specialist engineers in the business”. These cars are seriously fast, beautiful, and exclusive. The C16 was a direct competitor for the Porsche GT3, the Lamborghini Murcielago, the Ferrari 599 GTB. It was both faster and more capable than its competitors, at less cost.

2005 – 2013 Callaway C17 Corvette (C6)

The 2005-2013 Callaway Corvette was a specialist version of the C6 Corvette, built by Callaway Cars expert craftsmen and sold through selected Callaway/Chevrolet dealers. The 17th “C-Project” undertaken by Callaway first produced naturally-aspirated SuperNatural™ 450, 461, 490 (6.0L) and 550 (6.8L & 7.0L) horsepower Callaway Corvettes. In February 2006, Callaway returned to its positive manifold pressure roots, introducing Callaway “SuperCharged” Corvettes.

2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition

The Z06 Carbon was created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first appearance of the Corvette at the 24 Hours of Le Mans when John Fitch and Briggs Cunningham won their class and finished eighth overall. The Carbon edition is essentially a Z06 with a ZR1 chassis and some of the carbon skin. With only 500 examples made, this is one rare and special looking Vette. The limited edition is distinguished by an aggressive look and black accents, reminiscent of the Porsche 911 GTS range.

2009 – 2013 Corvette C6.R GT2

The C6.R ZR1 GT2, if you were to use its full name, was the model used in the last four years before the Corvette C7.R was introduced, and had a slick sequential manual operated by paddles that was combined with the rear differential to create a rear transaxle. This style of transaxle eventually made it into the road-going Corvette, especially the Grand Sport and ZR1 of the C7 generation.

2011 Corvette Z06 Ron Fellows ‘Hall of Fame’ Tribute

This special edition Corvette comes with a ZO6 Performance Package, Magnetic Selective Ride Control, CFZ carbon fiber package with splitter and rocker moldings, carbon fiber raised hood, black headlamp housings and mirrors, red brake calipers, ebony interior with red stitching, suede-trimmed steering wheel, shift knob, parking brake handle and armrests with red stitching, centennial-model seats, racing pedal package, and racing-style graphics.
Corvette GT3 C6 Z06-R

2006 – 2013 Corvette GT3 C6 Z06-R

During the summer of 2005, a decision was made to transform selected Z06 road cars into a new breed of racer to compete in the world's top GT3 championships. The first series to introduce this new GT3 class was the SRO and FIA's GT3 Championship. Based on their racetrack test results, Team Carsport saw instant potential in the car. Hezemans contracted Callaway Competition in conjunction with Koos Pettinga, manager at Corvette Europe, to convert the street Z06 into a Z06R GT3.

2011 C6 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

The 638-hp, 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 LS9 engine features such niceties as titanium connecting rods and intake valves, a forged steel crankshaft, and a dry-sump oil system. The suspension has magnetorheological shocks that enabled Chevrolet engineers to use softer springs than in the conventionally damped Z06. Corvette's top dog model is no joke and an accomplished sports car that puts up a good fight against the world's best.

2011 Corvette Pictures, Wallpapers & Videos

Because who doesn't love a sultry-looking sixth generation Corvette?

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2011 Corvette Technical Research & Data

Dig into the numbers behind the 2011 Corvette and check out these hand-curated research papers and data-driven reports, including VIN information, production numbers, pricing/options, color samples, and more.

2011 Corvette Colors

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2011 Corvette Engines

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2011 Corvette Market & Sales Data

2011 Corvette auction and sales area. We share upcoming auctions, recent auction results, cool 2011 Corvettes we find for sale and commentary on the current market for the 2011 Corvette.

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2011 Corvette Sales Brochure
CorvSport·
Sales Brochures

2011 Corvette Sales Brochures

You can download for free this exclusive 2011 Corvette sales brochure for more information about the car. The Chevrolet Corvette has always stood for one thing: performance without pretense. The new grand sport, inspired by the iconic racing sting rays of the 1960s, is designed to be an attainable...
C6 Corvette LS7 7.0L Engine
Josh Boyd·
C6 Corvette

A Guide to Every C6 Corvette Engine

GM’s was on mission to engineer a Corvette that built upon the line’s performance legacy. By all indications, this is a mission that was fulfilled. The Corvette’s engine bay was host to several outstanding powerplants during the C6’s run. From the base 6.0-liter LS2 to the ZR1’s beastly 6.2-liter LS9, the C6-era was never short on performance. Corvette finally caught up to European brands.
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