The 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is available as a 2-door, 2-seat coupe. Starting at $54,600, the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible is powered by a 6.2L , 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 2012ChevroletCorvetteZR1 Coupe , priced at $ 111,600 , is powered by a 6.2L , 8 - cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 14-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway.