2012 CHEVROLET Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition 7.0L V8 LS7

Vehicle Overview

The 60th Anniversary model Corvette 427 was the fastest model from the American sports-car model. It was a model that could embarrass some European sports cars.

There were not too many models on the market to be produced for 60 years. The closest competitor was the Porsche 911. There was no Ferrari or Lamborghini to be produced for such a long time. But the Corvette remained true to its American customers and Chevrolet engineers worked hard to develop something they were proud to have: the 2012 Corvette 427.

For starters, the 427 Convertible was white with a blue top. In the back, there was a small wing, which was a carry-over from the Corvette ZR1. Special badges with the 60th logo were installed on the wheel center caps. The sleek, aerodynamic body of the open-top version of the Corvette 427 featured the same badge on the “waterfall” panels.

Inside, the 60th badge was seen on the steering wheel, embossed on the seats and inside the instrument cluster. The rest of the interior featured a higher attention to detail and carefully crafted leather seats with contrast stitching.

The 427 model was developed with the same engineering team that prepared the Corvette GT1 for the 24h of LeMans race. To reduce its weight, the anniversary model featured a carbon-fiber raised hood, carbon-fiber Z06-style fenders, carbon-fiber floor panels, and carbon-fiber front splitter and rocker panels. The latter was fitted as standard only for the Anniversary Edition, but those were on the options list for the 427. The LS7 (7-liter) engine featured titanium connecting rods and intake valves. The 505 hp engine was mated to a 6-speed manual.