The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is available as a 2-door, 2-seat coupe. Starting at $53,220, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible is powered by a 6.2LL , 8 -cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 16-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2009ChevroletCorvetteZ06 Championship Special Edition Coupe , priced at $ 85,535 , is powered by a 7.0LL , 8 - cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 15-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway.