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2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Performance Bonney Lake Cars

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The 2012 Corvette Z06 is a world-class luxury sports car able to achieve a top speed of 198 mph with its 505 horsepower engine capable of going 0-60 in 3.5 second. The Z06 transmission comes standard with the short–throw 6–speed manual gearbox and launch control. The Z06 transmission allows for rapid and smooth acceleration. The Corvette Z06 is driven by a hand-built 7.0 Liter LS7 aluminum–block V8 with an 11.0:1 compression ratio. And this incredible engine is built here America at the GM Performance Build Center in Wixom, Michigan.

The Z06 engine uses light titanium connecting rods and intake valves; which combined with many other racing-inspired parts contributes to the Z06’s light weight. The Chevrolet Corvette Z06’s curb weight is just 3,199 lbs. The weight of the Z06 alone is an engineering marvel that adds to the Corvette’s blinding power and performance. The Z06 engine also uses a high–performance dry–sump oil system; which successfully allocates pressurized oil throughout the engine to protect its critical parts under high-performance driving conditions. At Art Gamblin Motors, we love the Corvette and its truly comprehensive and innovative safety features. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with us here in Enumclaw Washington. Experience the race car like—but still street legal—performance of this powerful vehicle. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years. This has led us to treat all of our customers like members of our own family. Come and see why Art Gamblin Motors, your Bonney Lake Corvette Dealer, is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!
 

2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Suspension Bonney Lake Cars

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The Corvette Z06’s racing-inspired suspension and aluminum frame with carbon fiber fenders and floor panels grant it a legendary curb weight of only 3,199 pounds. Thus, the Z06 is one of the lightest, most well-balanced supercars on the market today. The standard Corvette suspension is tuned with a balance of ride comfort and precise handling in mind. The optional Z16 Performance Package includes extra cooling, stiffer springs and stabilizer bars, shock absorbers, larger brakes with six-piston front and four-piston rear cross-drilled rotors, specific tires and Z16-specific six-speed manual when ordered with six-speed manual transmission, or a performance rear axle ratio when ordered with the six-speed paddle shift automatic. The Z06 offers standard 18″ front and 19″ rear 5 spoke aluminum wheels with many available upgrades. 

Magnetic Selective Ride Control (MSRC) suspension is available on the Corvette Z06. The MSRC option features magneto-rheological dampers able to detect road surfaces, and adjust the damping rates to those surfaces almost instantly for optimal ride control. The MSRC suspension option for the Corvette includes larger, cross-drilled brake rotors. MSRC allows the driver to stiffen suspension capability for twisty roads while providing a more compliant ride for city and highway driving with available Magnetic Selective Ride Control. There is an electromagnetic coil inside each damper piston. Particles in the shock fluid are capable of instantaneously bonding, thus allowing the fluid to become stiffen the shock’s damping. While on the other hand, when the electromagnetic field is reduced, the fluid flows liberally, granting effortless suspension movement. The MSRC system allows for two distinctly different cockpit settings: Tour and Sport. 
MSRC suspension on the Corvette Z06 also includes the Performance Traction Management system—which integrates Selective Ride, Traction Control and Active Handling Systems. The result of this system is the ability to easily and fully accelerate the Z06 while exiting a turn. The overall handling of the Z06 is also improved with this potent edition.
 

At Art Gamblin Motors, your Bonney Lake Corvette dealer, we love the Corvette Z06’s truly world-class ride, handling and performance; which allows the driver to easily tailor the exact suspension that best fits their driving conditions—in real-time.  So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Corvette with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience this outstanding handling and comfortable ride for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years and have always treated our customers as family. Come and see why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!
 

2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Review Puget Sound Cars

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The 2012 Corvette is a result of 59 years in perpetually refined design and technology. The Corvette is the top-selling high-performance sports car in its segment for good reason. At Art Gamblin Motors we are proud to offer the Chevrolet Corvette—the only genuinely American sports car in the competitive division. The 2012 Corvette Z06 is a race-ready luxury car capable and dominating on the track but also street-legal and efficient on the highway or around town. The Z06 has aluminum fiber components framed in carbon throughout its design—making it one of the lightest and most well-balanced sports cars ever.

The Corvette Z06 is powered by a 7.0 Liter V8 engine, handmade by experts at GM’s Performance Build Center in Michigan. The Z06 engine delivers a stunning 505 hp and 470 lb.–ft. of torque—allowing the Z06 to reach a top speed of 198 mph and go 0-60 in 3.5 seconds. The base level performance of the Z06 starlingly powerful and responsive to begin with, but it may be improved even further with optional Michelin PS Cup tires; Magnetic Selective Ride Control with Performance Traction Management (PTM) and many other available options. Launch control and the short–throw 6–speed manual gearbox is standard on the Z06. The Corvette Z06 is a highly customizable vehicle—capable of conforming to any driving style. This is due to the vast array of optional accessories and packages available, of which the above is only a sampling.At Art Gamblin Motors, we love the Corvette Z06. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Corvette with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience this outstanding vehicle for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years and have always treated our customers as family. Come and see why Art Gamblin Motors, your Puget Sound Corvette Dealer, is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!The Corvette continues to be the model by which all other luxury vehicles are compared. And now in 2012 the Corvette platinum standard is continued and even furthered, with an immense range of available customization options for owners. You now have the ability to make every performance detail and aesthetic feature of your Corvette match your distinct personality. 

2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Performance Puget Sound Cars

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The Corvette ZR1 is the pinnacle of 100 years of Chevrolet vehicle design. The ZR1 has a handmade LS9 638-horsepower supercharged V8 engine with titanium connecting rods and intake valves. The ZR1 reaches its top speed at 205 mph and achieves 0-60 mph in an astonishing 3.4 seconds. With the ZR1 High Performance Package over 1.1g skid pad is possible. With these facts in mind, it is clear that the ZR1 is a race-worthy vehicle that performs at exceptionally high levels. But the ZR1 also performs very well on the road. The Corvette ZR1 achieves great fuel efficiency at 21 MPG. And while the ZR1 has earned the distinction of being the fastest car GM has ever produced; it still offers an opulent interior that provides the driver with a comfortable ride.   
The ZR1 was designed with performance in mind. Thus, special care was taken in the design to ensure the lightest possible weight, while still offering exceptional power and performance. The result of this meticulous design is a remarkable ratio of just over five pounds per horsepower available in the ZR1. The 6-speed short-throw manual transmission in the ZR1 has strengthened gears due to its pairing with the powerful ZR1 engine. This allows for smooth shifting, but also fast acceleration and responsiveness. Michelin PS Cup tires, available on the ZR1, grant an even greater increase in performance to the already awesomely powerful ZR1. The PS Cup tires grant 8% more grip than standard ZR1 tires, which makes the ZR1 even faster. These tires are offered in the PDE Performance Package.At Art Gamblin Motors, we love the Corvette ZR1 and its truly outstanding power and efficiency. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Corvette with us here in Enumclaw Washington. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years and have always treated our customers as family. Come and see why Art Gamblin Motors, your Puget Sound Car Dealer, is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!   

 

2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Suspension Puget Sound Cars

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2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
The Corvette ZR1 has particular suspension tuning unique to its cutting-edge design. The result is more than 1g cornering grip through the custom 19″ front and 20″ rear wheels, which boast Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires—made exclusively for the ZR1. The ZR1’s remarkable stopping power comes in part from its Brembo carbon-ceramic, drilled disc brake rotors. Made of a carbon-fiber-reinforced ceramic silicon carbide material, the ZR1’s rotors represent a pinnacle in braking technology. In fact, when under average driving conditions, the ZR1’s rotors will never corrode! Moreover, the ZR1’s rotors represent one small element in a flawlessly designed system that comes together to form the ZR1’s prolific handling.2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1The 2012 Corvette ZR1 also includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control with a track-level suspension, and a Launch Control system with Performance Traction Management standard. These features result in exceptional traction granting greatly increased performance. The Performance Traction Management system also utilizes the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s traction control, active handling and selective ride control systems, which further boost the ZR1’s performance. Ultimately, the 2012 Corvette ZR1 is the result of 100 years of Chevrolet’s revolutionary designs. The fruit of these many years of expert engineering is the Corvette ZR1—a vehicle with handling that practically defies description in its excellence. At Art Gamblin Motors, we are truly inspired by the Corvette ZR1—a supercar that offers more performance and better technology at a greater value than any other high-performance vehicle today. 
So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Corvette with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience this outstanding handling and comfortable ride for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years and have always treated our customers as family. Come and see why Art Gamblin Motors, your Puget Sound Corvette Dealer, is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!  
 

2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Review Puget Sound Cars

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The Corvette ZR1 represents the apex of Chevrolets 100 year history in making the most cutting-edge cars. In fact, the ZR1 is the most powerful car GM has ever produced. The Corvette ZR1 is certainly a comfortable luxury sports car—but it is also built for extreme power, ultimate performance and unparalleled prestige. The ZR1 touts a handcrafted LS9 638-horsepower supercharged V8 with titanium connecting rods and intake valves. This intimidating engine produces a top speed of 205 mph and easily goes 0-60 mph in only 3.4 seconds with a skid pad of over 1g. Nevertheless, all this power comes wrapped in a road-ready driver-friendly package with impressive fuel efficiency at 21 mpg on the highway with a distinguished and welcoming interior. 
The ZR1 was the overall winner of the 2010 Car and Driver Lightning Lap competition, beating the fastest cars in the world. Moreover, at Art Gamblin Motors we are also proud to present the Corvette because it is the only truly American sports car in the competitive segment. So the designers of the ZR1 were proud to show off the power of the ZR1 in its design style. The ZR1 does pay tribute to its classical Corvette roots with its rounded fenders and athletic silhouette. At the same time the ZR1 boasts a carbon fiber roof, roof bow, splitter and rockers, all clearly visible at a glance. Furthermore the ZR1 has an overall forceful and stylized look that reminds you at a glance that the ZR1 is a high performance vehicle capable of winning a competitive race.The Corvette continues to be the model by which all other luxury vehicles are compared. And now in 2012 the Corvette platinum standard is furthered even more, with an immense range of available customization options for owners. You now have the ability to make every performance detail and aesthetic feature of your Corvette match your distinct personality.
At Art Gamblin Motors, we love the Corvette ZR1. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Corvette with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience this outstanding vehicle for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years and have always treated our customers as family. Come and see why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!   

2012 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe and Convertible Review

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2012 Chevrolet Corvette ConvertibleThe 2012 Corvette is a result of 59 years in perpetually refined design and technology. The Corvette is the top-selling high-performance sports car in its segment for good reason. At Art Gamblin Motors we are proud to offer the Chevrolet Corvette—the only genuinely American sports car in the competitive division. The Corvette Coupe, Convertible and Grand Sport share the 430-horsepower LS3 all-aluminum V8 engine; which delivers 190-mph performance and 0-60 speeds in 4.2 seconds, is clearly comfortable on the competitive track. But the standard Corvette engine is also well-equipped for daily driving on the road with an impressive and 26 MPG on the highway. The Corvette has been setting the standard in cutting-edge technology engineering and design since its inception. 
The standard Corvette suspension is designed to strike an uncompromising balance between ride comfort and precision handling—a goal that the 2012 Corvette Coupe and Convertible clearly achieve. Available Magnetic Selective Ride Control technology allows the Corvette to automatically and instantly stiffen the Corvette’s suspension for winding roads or provide a more yielding ride for city and highway driving. Thus, the Corvette always offers the perfects ride for the road you’re on—whether you’re driving on a racetrack or the highway.
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 2012 Corvette Coupe and Convertible continue the legacy of the Corvette with classically rounded fenders and vibrant lines, while also offering a wide range of exterior customization as well. The Corvette Coupe offers a removable roof panel that is easy to remove and store for thrilling open-air driving. The Corvette Convertible has a power sliding top that lowers the Corvettes roof in seconds. The Corvette continues to be the car by which all other luxury vehicles are compared. And now in 2012 the Corvette platinum standard is continued and even furthered, with an immense range of available customization options for owners. You now have the ability to make every performance detail and aesthetic feature of your Corvette match your distinct personality.

At Art Gamblin Motors, we love the Corvette Coupe and Convertible. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Corvette with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience this vehicle for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years and have always treated our customers as family. Come and see why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!
 

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Performance Puget Sound Cars

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Here at Art Gamblin Motors we have a great appreciation for the Chevrolet Camaro—a sports car unlike any other in its segment. The Camaro is a dream come true for drivers who want a race-ready powerful sports car that is as comfortable ripping down a drag strip as it is comfortably driving down the highway. The Camaro offers a V6 and a V8 engine. Both provide the perfect balance between raw power and performance while still being easy and relaxed enough to drive every day. The standard engine for the Camaro LS and LT is the all-new LFX 3.6L direct injection V6.

            This engine smoothly and easily delivers 323 horsepower and a highly impressive 30 mpg with a manual transmission and an equally impressive 29 highway mpg with an automatic. The LFX engine is able to achieve such high levels of performance, efficiency and durability through many excellent features. First of all, the engine is all-aluminum which makes it very light, strong and efficient. The overall design of the engine maximizes on its light weight and increases airflow—allowing for greater performance and efficiency. Moreover, the unique design of this engine and the high-quality components used ensure smooth and quite operations along with remarkable durability. Variable Valve Timing is also used to ensure more consistent and efficient operations. 

            The standard engine on the Camaro SS is a 6.2L V8 engine that comes in two versions. The first is the automatic—equipped with the Active Fuel Management System, which turns off the engine when the vehicles stops and instantly starts it again as soon as the brake pedal is release. This feature saves on fuel and increases engine efficiency. The second V8 engine option is the manual. Both achieve a very impressive 24 highway mpg and go 0-60 in 4.7 seconds. However, the automatic V8 produces 400 horsepower, while the manual V8 produces an even more impressive 426 horsepower. 

            All transmissions for the Camaro are 6-speed. The AISIN manual transmission is the standard for the V6 engine while a Hydra-Matic 6L80 automatic transmission is optional. The Tremec TR6060 manual transmission is standard on the V8 and has an optional Hurst short-throw shifter. The Hydra-Matic 6L80 automatic transmission is available for the Camaro V8. All of the Camaro’s available automatic transmissions include tap-up tap-down shifting that allows for manual control of the gears with the push of a button, while still offers automatic control. 

The Chevrolet Camaro represents a pinnacle in sports cars—with its striking and powerful exterior, luxurious and comfortable interior all wrapped up in a convenient and accessible package. This allows drivers to really tap into and make the most out of the remarkable power and performance of the Chevy Camaro. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Camaro with us here in Enumclaw surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we treat all our customers as family. Come in and see why Art Gamblin Motors, your Puget Sound Camaro Dealer, is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state! 

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Accessories Puget Sound Cars

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At Art Gamblin Motors we are proud to offer the Chevrolet Camaro—a true icon. Whether the Camaro is on the freeway, highway or just parked in the driveway—it dominates the road. Of course the Camaro offers incredible power, performance and design. But the Camaro also offers a great range of standard personal technology features that make help make driving a Chevy Camaro the unforgettable experience it is. Full Bluetooth connectivity is standard on all Camaros. This allows for hands-free calling, safety and convenience necessity—especially in states like Washington where non-hands-free calling is actually illegal.
The industry leading OnStar system with a 6 month free subscription to the Directions and Connections package is standard on all Camaros. OnStar offers a wide range of services ranging from the ability to unlock your door if you lock your keys in—to automatic crash response that sends emergency personnel to your GPS location in case of an accident. The Camaro also benefit from industry leading mobile apps such as the myChevrolet app. This app allows you to do everything from scheduling maintenance to contacting roadside assistance and marking parking spots with GPS via your mobile phone. You can also access OnStar Remote Link mobile app for your Camaro; which allows you to access OnStar features such as remote start and lock and remote vehicle diagnostics right from your mobile phone!Remote vehicle start is included with the convenience and connectivity package. A universal home remote is available that allows control of up to 3 devices ranging from a garage door to a home security system. Standard on all convertible Camaros and available on other models is the Rear Park Assist and Camera system. The standard audio system for the Camaro includes 6-speakers for the coupe and 7 for the convertible; an AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with XM satellite radio, an auxiliary input jack and much more. A 9-speaker Boston Acoustic is also available.
The Chevrolet Camaro represents a pinnacle in sports cars—with its striking and powerful exterior, luxurious and comfortable interior all wrapped up in a convenient and accessible package.
So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Camaro with us here in Enumclaw surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we treat all our customers as family. Come in and see why Art Gamblin Motors, your Puget Sound Camaro Dealer, is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state! 

 

 

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Suspension Puget Sound Cars

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The Camaro delivers world-class ride and handling. This excellent ride and handling begins with its highly stiff body structure made of high, advanced-high and ultra-high grade steel. This tough and stiff body structure allows the suspension and braking systems of the Camaro to function at the highest levels possible. A MacPherson strut front suspension system is used in the Camaro along with a stabilizer bar. Both work together to deliver responsive and smooth ride and handling and greatly improve corning. A 4.5-link design rear suspension along with another stabilizer bar delivers excellent ride, responsive handling and great corning in the rear of the Camaro. A Limited-Slip Differential and Full-Function Traction Control give the Camaro incredible traction and handling capability.

            Hydraulic variable-assist power steering delivers a high degree of responsiveness and a solid on-center feel. Large diameter vented rotors and 4-wheel ABS disc brakes provide great stopping power. 18, 19, 20 and 21 inch wheels are available for the Camaro. SS models come standard with a 4-piston Brembo braking system. The Camaro not only offer top-notch ride and handling across the board, but also delivers the exact ride and suspension settings for your exact circumstance three suspension tuning options and four StabiliTrak modes.

V6 Camaros are equipped with the FE2 Sport-tuned suspension, which delivers smooth and responsive handling. The FE3 performance-tuned suspension is standard with the V8 SS Convertible. SS Coupes come standard with the retuned FE4 suspension tuning. The industry-leading StabiliTrak Stability Control System is standard on all Camaros and automatically engages the vehicles braking and traction control systems to correct over or under steering. StabiTrak also offers 4 driver controlled mode settings for the Camaro including: stability control on, traction control off stability on, competitive/sport and traction control and stability control off modes. 
The Chevrolet Camaro represents a pinnacle in sports cars—with its striking and powerful exterior, luxurious and comfortable interior all wrapped up in a convenient and accessible package. In addition to all this the Camaro delivers unparalleled adjustable ride and handling. This all allows drivers to really tap into and make the most out of the remarkable power and performance of the Chevy Camaro. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Camaro with us here in Enumclaw surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we treat all our customers as family. Come in and see why Art Gamblin Motors, your Puget Sound Camaro Dealer, is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!