2011 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette convertible (Base MSRP: $53,600 to $58,600) is an American icon with great handling, glorious V8 power and sound, and attractive styling. This soft-top convertible offers a lot of value for the performance you get, but competitors like the 2011 Porsche Boxster (Base MSRP: $47,600 to $61,200) are still preferred by expert reviewers for their superior handling and more complete package.

There are no notable changes for the 2011 Corvette that affect the convertible models, except for the addition of a USB port and auxiliary audio jack for models equipped with navigation. For a complete look at the Corvette, check out our review of the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette convertible (Base MSRP: $53,580 to $58,580) which is essentially the same.

The Chevrolet Corvette convertible is only offered in Base and Grand Sport trims, not the fiery Z06 and ZR1 variants. Not to worry, as the base V8 offers more than ample punch, with 430 horsepower and 424 pound-feet of torque. The Environmental Protection Agency rates the 6.2-liter V8 surprisingly well at 16 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined for manual-transmission models, and 15 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined for the automatic.