2012 Corvette Details Emerge

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We already knew about this 2012 Centennial Edition Corvette, but a Chevy dealer has released further details on a new High Performance package for the ZR1 and an upgraded Z07 package for the Corvette Z06.

Just the Facts:
A Chevy dealer released advance information on new options for the 2012 Corvette.
A new High Performance package for the ZR1 has black cup-style wheels and Michelin PS Cup tires.
An upgraded Z07 package for the Z06 adds the ZR1's Performance Traction Management.

DETROIT — Chevrolet plans to offer a variety of performance and appearance packages on the 2012 Corvette, according to early dealer ordering information. Among the options for 2012 are a High Performance package on the Corvette ZR1 and an upgraded Z07 Ultimate Performance package for the Corvette Z06.

Chevrolet dealer Ken Fichtner of Laurel, Montana, posted a lengthy list of new 2012 Corvette options and features on the Corvette Forum Web site. In response to an e-mail inquiry, Fichtner told Inside Line that the information "is accurate and supplied to me directly by GM as Advance Product Information."

Aside from the previously announced Centennial Edition model, perhaps the most interesting option on the 2012 Corvette is the ZR1 High Performance package, which bundles black cup-style aluminum wheels (19-inch front and 20-inch rear), Michelin PS Cup tires and a six-speed manual transmission.

For 2012, the Z07 Ultimate Performance package for the Corvette Z06 includes Performance Traction Management (previously a ZR1 exclusive), Michelin PS Cup tires, black cup-style aluminum wheels, Magnetic Selective Ride Control and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes.

A new Technology package bundles a Bose premium audio system with navigation, head-up display, Bluetooth and a USB port. Carlisle Blue Metallic is a new exterior color, and style-challenged Corvette convertible buyers may now choose a blue convertible top.

Inside Line says: Chevy is buying more time for the aging Corvette, and it's doing it the right way — by focusing on performance. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent