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- 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
- Corvette 2dr Cpe
- 2008 BMW Z4
- Z4 3.0i Roadster
| MECHANICAL | |
|---|---|
| Engine, 6.2L V8 SFI (430 hp [320.6 kW] @ 5900 rpm, 424 lb-ft of torque [572.4 N-m] @ 4600 rpm) | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine-inc: double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing, Valvetronic, 1-stage induction |
| Transmission, 6-speed manual, short-throw (Includes (GU6) 3.42 axle ratio.) | Electronically controlled engine cooling |
| Rear axle, 3.42 ratio, limited slip (Included and only available with (MN6) 6-speed manual transmission.) | Electric water pump |
| Rear wheel drive | Volume-controlled oil pump |
| Active handling, improves traction and enhances vehicle stability | Electronic throttle control |
| Engine access, rear-opening hood | 6-speed manual transmission |
| Suspension, 4-wheel independent, includes transverse composite springs | Acoustically decoupled final drive w/hydraulic mount |
| Steering, power, speed-sensitive, rack-and-pinion | Rear wheel drive |
| Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel with 3" polished stainless-steel tips | Dynamic stability control (DSC III)-inc: all-speed traction control, dynamic traction control, electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assistant, cornering brake control |
| Strut-type front suspension w/aluminum lower arms, hydraulic cushions, thrust plate, strut braces | |
| Central link rear suspension w/cast aluminum transverse links | |
| Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers | |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | |
| P225/45WR17 run-flat performance tires | |
| 17" alloy wheels (style 200) | |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive electric pwr steering | |
| 4-wheel vented vacuum disc brakes | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | |
| EXTERIOR | |
|---|---|
| Wheels, 5-split spoke, Silver-painted aluminum, 18" x 8.5" (45.7 cm x 21.6 cm), front and 19" x 10.0" (48.3 cm x 25.4 cm), rear | Manually operated black lined soft convertible top w/heated rear glass window |
| Tires, front P245/40ZR18 Eagle F1, extended mobility | Aluminum hood |
| Tires, rear P285/35ZR19 Eagle F1, extended mobility | Front/rear body-color bumpers |
| Roof panel, 1-piece body-color, removable | Halogen high/low-beam automatic headlights |
| Headlamps, dual projector lamps, Xenon, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) low-beam, tungsten-halogen high-beam with automatic exterior lamp control | Daytime running lights |
| Fog lamps, front, integral in front fascia | Front fog lights |
| Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable and driver-side auto-dimming, body- color | White turn signal indicators w/BMW logo roundels |
| Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted | Adaptive brake lights |
| Wipers, front intermittent | Dual pwr heated mirrors |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated washer jets | |
| ENTERTAINMENT | |
|---|---|
| Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume, TheftLock and auxiliary input jack. Includes (U66) 7-speaker system (Requires 1LT or 2LT Preferred Equipment Group.) | |
| Enhanced Acoustic Package | |
| XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you - coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months - no obligation (Includes hidden antenna in outside mirrors. Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.) | |
| Antenna, integral, hidden | |
| INTERIOR | |
|---|---|
| Seats, front bucket with leather seating surfaces, includes back angle adjustment (Requires 1LT Preferred Equipment Group.) | Leatherette seat trim |
| Seat adjuster, driver 6-way power | 6-way manually-adjustable sport seats |
| Console, floor, 2 covered cup holders, ashtray with cigar lighter, auxiliary power outlet and CD storage | Velour floor mats |
| Floor mats, carpeted | Leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic sport steering wheel-inc: audio controls, pearl-gloss galvanic trim |
| Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, manual | Service interval indicator w/miles-to-service readout |
| Steering wheel, 3-spoke leather-wrapped | Vehicle & key memory |
| Instrumentation, electronic analog with Driver Information Center and 2-line display | Coded driveaway protection (prevents engine from starting w/o proper key) |
| Oil life monitoring system | Tire pressure monitor |
| Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection | External temp display |
| Windows, power with driver and passenger Express-Down | Electronic analog instrumentation w/LCD main & trip odometers |
| Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed | Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trap, open/close from exterior lock |
| Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, push button start, immobilizer and audible visual alarm | Central locking system-inc: double-lock feature, selective unlocking, interior storage compartment |
| Keyless Access, with push button start and 2 remote transmitters that enable automatic door unlock and open by touching door switch | Remote keyless entry w/multi-function remote control-inc: remote trunk release, interior light activation |
| Hatch release, push button open (Includes power hatch pulldown.) | Pwr interior trunk release |
| Defogger, rear-window, electric | Cruise control |
| Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger and outside temperature display | Manual climate control w/micro-filter ventilation |
| Air filtration system with pollen filter | Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 capability, radio data system (RDS), upgrade audio pwr, Carver technology, (10) speakers w/(2) subwoofers, auxiliary input |
| Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with compass, includes dual reading lights | Prep for CD changer & alarm |
| Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors | Rear window defroster |
| Lighting, interior with courtesy, cargo and glovebox | Illuminated glove box |
| Storage, with lockable glovebox, center console and 2 rear compartments with covers | Coinholder |
| Auxiliary pwr outlet | |
| Dual cup holders | |
| Graphite finish trim | |
| Storage space in doors & behind seats | |
| Courtesy lights w/fade in/fade out feature | |
| Leather handbrake & shift knob | |
| Variable soft top storage compartment | |
| SAFETY | |
|---|---|
| Traction control, all-speed | 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc | Dual supplemental restraint system (SRS)-inc: 2-stage Smart airbags, passenger disable switch w/indicator light |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Side-impact airbags |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System, air pressure sensors in each tire with pressure display in Driver Information Center | Active knee protection airbags |
| Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Safety belts w/pretensioners & force limiters |
| OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist and Remote Horn & Lights (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details. Not available with a ship-to of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands.) | LATCH attachment of child-restraint safety seat |
| Advanced crash safety management (ACSM) for safety system deployment | |
| Emergency trunk release | |
| Dynamic stability control (DSC III)-inc: all-speed traction control, dynamic traction control, electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assistant, cornering brake control | |
| Automatic fuel cutoff on severe impact | |
| Battery safety terminal | |
| Daytime running lights | |
| Rollover protection | |
| PROCESSING-OTHER | |
|---|---|
| **PRELIMINARY STANDARD EQUIPMENT** | |
| City 18/hwy 28 (3.0L engine/6-speed manual trans) | |
| City 19/hwy 28 (3.0L engine/6-speed auto trans) | |