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U.S. manufacturer celebrates 100 years with a special model of the Corvette

Chevrolet is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a special edition for all Corvette models. The "Centennial Edition"is intended to simultaneously recall a native of Switzerland, founder Louis Chevrolet. With the anniversary of the Corvette U.S. manufacturers more attached to the exterior value. Only the chassis control "Magnetic Selective Ride Control is now standard equipment.


For the sinister design in a carbon-coated metallic skin care with GUIs and wheels in satin black. The wheels are there as a 18 - and 19-inch model for the Coupé, the Cabriolet and the Grand Sport. The Z06 and the ZR1 get 19 - or 20-inch wheels. For a devilish red borders provide contrast in the wheels and also red-painted brake calipers.


The black and red exterior design is continued inside. Besides red stitching on dashboard, steering wheel, shift knob, door trim and seats, the entire interior in black leather and lined from the Z06 "Carbon Limited Edition" known suede.

For the year 2012, the Chevrolet Corvette receives input from a special series: The Centennial Edition that will be available on all versions (Grand Sport, Z06 and ZR1). These Vettes are distinguished by their painting "Carbon Flash Metallic" (the only one available), lightweight aluminum rims color "Centennial Satin Black" (18 and 19 inch Grand Sport coupe and cabrio, 19 and 20 inches for Z06 and ZR1 ), red accents and logos Centennial Edition. Magnetic Ride suspension is standard on all versions. The interior also has the right to its black color with red accents (seams of the seats for example) and its Centennial Edition badges. The prizes will be announced this summer during the marketing of this Chevy ZO6 but a version will be sold by Barrett-Jackson in Palm Beach, Florida, April 9. The fruit of this auction will go to the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer.