2011 Chevrolet Corvette: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The biggest change for the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is that navigation and a touchscreen became standard across the lineup. Otherwise, this is a light update: the Z06 received revised exhaust tuning, while the engines, transmissions, styling, safety systems, and chassis carried over.
About the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
6th generation (C6, 2005-2013), seventh model year; an established late-cycle year with no full-range refresh.
Chevrolet positioned the Corvette as “America’s sports car”: a low, two-seat, rear-wheel-drive V8 performance car that could handle daily driving, long trips, and track use. Its front-engine/rear-transmission layout aided weight balance, while composite bodywork kept weight down. The range stood apart by stretching from a comfortable removable-roof coupe or convertible to lightweight and supercharged track-focused models, all with strong acceleration, useful cargo room for a sports car, and relatively straightforward controls.
The 2011 range spans the everyday-focused 430-hp base coupe and convertible and the wider, sharper-handling Grand Sport with larger brakes and extra cooling. The 505-hp Z06 uses a lightweight aluminum frame and a manual-only layout, while the 638-hp supercharged ZR1 adds adjustable suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, and extensive carbon-fiber bodywork.
What changed, by category
2011 Chevrolet Corvette specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 7.0 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 6.2L | V8, 6.2 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Paddle Shift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Paddle Shift |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 505 hp | 638 hp | 430 hp | 430 hp |
| Torque | 470 lb-ft | 604 lb-ft | 424 lb-ft | 424 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 22.4 cu-ft | 22.4 cu-ft | 11–22.4 cu-ft | 11–22.4 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest difference between the 2011 and 2010 Chevrolet Corvette?
The biggest difference is that navigation and a touchscreen became standard across the 2011 Corvette lineup. The Z06 also received revised exhaust tuning, but the main engines, transmissions, body structures, and chassis layouts stayed the same.
Was the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette redesigned?
No, the 2011 Corvette was not redesigned. It remained part of the sixth-generation C6 lineup and carried over the same body structures, engines, transmissions, and basic chassis layouts.
Did the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette get a new engine?
No, the 2011 Corvette did not get a new engine. The base model and Grand Sport retained their 430-hp 6.2-liter V8, the Z06 kept its 505-hp 7.0-liter V8, and the ZR1 continued with its 638-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V8.
What changed on the 2011 Corvette Z06?
The 2011 Corvette Z06 received revised tuning for its standard dual-mode performance exhaust. Its 505-hp V8, six-speed manual transmission, aluminum frame, carbon-fiber panels, cooling hardware, and large brakes otherwise carried over.
Is the 2011 Corvette substantially different from the 2010 model?
No, the 2011 Corvette is not substantially different from the 2010 model. Its main updates are standard navigation and a touchscreen across the range, plus revised exhaust tuning for the Z06.