The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette, Grand Sport, Z06 Carbon, and ZR1
2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition
2011 was a milestone year in Corvette history as the sports car celebrated 50 years since its triumphant debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1960. To commemorate this heritage, Chevrolet introduced the exclusive Z06 Carbon Limited Edition, with just 535 examples produced. This special model featured carbon-fiber aero components, lightweight polished aluminum wheels, and unique badging celebrating the Le Mans legacy. The Grand Sport continued as the most popular model with 58.7% of total production, while the naturally aspirated Z06 with its 505 hp LS7 engine made a strong comeback against the ZR1. Black remained the top exterior color choice, accounting for 1 in 5 Corvettes built that year. The model year saw 13,665 total Corvettes produced, showcasing strong market demand despite economic uncertainty.
Production Options and Build Statistics
Total 2011 Corvettes Built - 13,665
Total 2011 Grand Sport Units - 8,019
Total 2011 Base Corvettes - 3,071
Total 2011 Z06 - 908
Total 2011 Z06 Carbon Limited Edition - 535
Total 2011 ZR1 - 806
Total 2011 Base Corvettes - 3,071
Total 2011 Z06 - 908
Total 2011 Z06 Carbon Limited Edition - 535
Total 2011 ZR1 - 806
Base/Grand Sport/Z06 Serial Numbers: 1G1YL2DE4B5100001 - 1G1YL2DE4B5112531
Z06 Carbon Serial Numbers: 1G1YL2DE6B5600001 - 1G1YL2DE6B5600252
ZR1 Serial Numbers: 1G1YN2DT8B5800001 - 1G1YN2DT8B5800802
Z06 Carbon Serial Numbers: 1G1YL2DE6B5600001 - 1G1YL2DE6B5600252
ZR1 Serial Numbers: 1G1YN2DT8B5800001 - 1G1YN2DT8B5800802
The "Vehicle Identification Number" (also VIN or serial number) is stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield. Here is the VIN decoder.
| Position | Character | Description |
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| 1 | 1 | US built |
| 2 | G | General Motors Product |
| 3 | 1 | Chevrolet Motor Division Vehicle |
| 4&5 | YY | Corvette |
| 6 | 2 or 3 |
Body style number 2 = Two door hatchback style 07, 08, 77, or 87 3 = Two door convertible style 67 |
| 7 | 5 or 6 | Restraint Code |
| 8 | W, E, or N | Engine Type (W=376 ci/430 hp LS3, E=427 ci/505 hp LS7, N=376 ci/638 hp LS9) |
| 9 | ? | A check digit that calculates the characters in the serial number and gives it a single digit code and can be used to verify that the serial number is legitimate |
| 10 | B | The model year B=2011 |
| 11 | 5 | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| 12-17 | 100001-112531 for base, Grand Sport, Z06; 600001-600252 for Z06 Carbon; 800001-800802 for ZR1 | Production Sequence |
2011 Corvette Specifications
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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| Feature | Base/Grand Sport LS3 / Z06 LS7 / ZR1 LS9 Supercharged |
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| Type | V-8, all aluminum, overhead valve |
| Displacement (cubic inches / liters) | 376 ci / 6.2L (LS3) / 427 ci / 7.0L (LS7) / 376 ci / 6.2L (LS9) |
| Bore x Stroke (inches) | 3.90 x 3.62 (LS3) / 4.13 x 3.98 (LS7) / 4.06 x 3.62 (LS9) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 (LS3) / 11.0:1 (LS7) / 9.0:1 (LS9) |
| Horsepower @ RPM | 430 @ 5900 (LS3) / 505 @ 6300 (LS7) / 638 @ 6500 (LS9) |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) @ RPM | 424 @ 4600 (LS3) / 470 @ 4800 (LS7) / 604 @ 3800 (LS9) |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection, sequential |
| Supercharger (LS9 only) | Eaton TVS R2300 positive displacement with integrated air-to-water intercooler |
| Transmission Options | Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic with paddle shifters |