Car financing: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.1 to 14.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.1 to 14.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 Chevrolet Corvette specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6.2L 8-cylinder | 6.2L 8-cylinder | 7.0L 8-cylinder | 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 14.5 L/100 km | 15.9 L/100 km | 15.9 L/100 km | 16.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.2 L/100 km | 14.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.76 | $20.31 | $23.10 | $24.85 |
2012 Chevrolet Corvette: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 7.0 L | 6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$4,550 | US$4,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,752 | $4,062 | $4,620 | $4,970 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 56 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system (28), air bags (10) and electrical system (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V491000 | 2011-10-03 | structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments | GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 24, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS". THE REAR HATCH... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?
No 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page puts the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the Corvette
NHTSA has 56 owner complaints on file, mostly about fuel/propulsion system, air bags and electrical system. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
Specs, explained
It runs the 6.2L 8-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Combined fuel use is 12.1 L/100 km: about 36 litres for 300 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $18.76. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Inside and out
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo.
A good match for
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Drive it on your own roads
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. A week with the Corvette answers more than any brochure. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
What it costs to run
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $187.60 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.76 in fuel.
Choosing the right one
Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
When you know your dates
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3752.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.