Thursday, April 7, 2011

Chevrolet Celebrates 100th Anniversary with 2012 Centennial Edition Corvette Package


The Chevrolet brand turns 100 this year, and unlike some people that like to hide their age after a certain point, the automaker is out to tell the world. Among the many celebrations planned for this occasion is the presentation a special 2012 Centennial Edition Corvette with a black color scheme and unique design elements.

�Racing and performance are the roots of Chevrolet, a tradition carried forward today by Corvette,� said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. �The Centennial Edition not only celebrates our 100 years, it once again pushes Corvette forward for a new generation of sports car fans.�

The 2012 Centennial Edition will be available as a special package on all Corvette models, including the Grand Sport that features a 6.2-liter V8 pumping out 430HP, the Z06 that comes equipped with a 505HP 7.0-liter V8 and the flagship ZR1 with its 638-hp supercharged LS9 V8 engine.

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