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The Sixth Generation Chevrolet Corvette: More Power, Passion and Precision

Detroit - Marking the sixth generation of its legacy, the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette delivers more power, passion and precision to reach a new standard of Performance car excellence.

The 2005 Corvette Coupe will be introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2004, with production slated to begin in the third quarter. A convertible version will be unveiled in the first half of 2004, with its production beginning in fall 2004.

The C6 represents a comprehensive upgrade to the Corvette, said Dave Hill, chief engineer of the Corvette and vehicle line executive for GM Performance Cars. Our goal is to create a Corvette that does more things well than any Performance car.


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Weve thoroughly improved Performance and developed new features and capabilities in many areas, while at the same time systematically searching out and destroying every imperfection we could find.

The development of the C6 intends to not only replace the outgoing C5 Corvette (1997-2004), but also to create a 21st century Corvette that both thrills the legions of traditional loyalists and captures the imagination of a new generation of Performance enthusiasts. The formula from the C5 era remains: extremely high Performance capabilities in a car that offers great style, value and quality, with surprising comfort for daily driving. The C6 builds on that foundation and reaches beyond with dramatic increases in Performance and refinement, wrapped in a passionate new design.

The sixth generation Corvette blends technical sophistication with expressive style. Five inches shorter than the current car, the 2005 Corvette cuts a tighter, more taut profile with virtually no loss of usable space. More than just visual, the new dimensions make the car more agile and tossable, with upgrades in handling, acceleration and braking. At 0.28 coefficient of drag, the C6 is the most aerodynamically efficient Corvette ever and has improved anti-lift characteristics that enable improved high-speed stability and confidence.

The C6 is more competition-influenced given our championship experience with Corvette Racing than any previous Corvette, Hill said. Our goal was a Performance car at home in virtually any environment. That means more than just raw Performance. It calls for improved ride comfort, a precisely-built and technically-sophisticated interior, and a sleek new body that is fresh and contemporary, while still instantly recognized as the new Corvette.

With countless enhancements, ranging from major changes to minor adjustments, the sixth generation aims to perfect the Corvette formula of power, passion and precision delivered with great value.
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i kinda like it thumbsup

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it has leif springs

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STATS ON THIS VEHICLE


Engine
6.0L LS2 V-8

Displacement (liters/cu in/cc):
6.0 / 364 / 5970

Bore & stroke (in / mm):
4 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92

Block material:
cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum

Valvetrain:
OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

Fuel delivery:
SFI (sequential fuel injection)

Compression ratio:
10.9:1

Horsepower:
(hp / kw @ rpm):
400 / 298 @ 6000

Torque (lb-ft @ rpm):
400 @ 4400

Recommended fuel:
93 octane recommended, not required

Maximum engine speed (rpm):
6500

Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined):
19 / 28 / 23 (man) & 18 / 25 / 21 (auto)



Transmissions
Hydra-Matic 4L65-E
Tremec T56 6-speed manual
Tremec T56 6-speed manual, w/ optional Z51 Sport Package

Type:
four-speed automatic, with Performance Algorithm Shifting
6-speed manual
6-speed manual

Gear ratios (:1):

First:
3.06
2.66
2.97

Second:
1.63
1.78
2.07

Third:
1.00
1.30
1.43

Fourth:
0.70
1.00
1.00

Fifth:
--
0.74
0.71

Sixth:
--
0.50
0.57

Reverse:
2.29
2.90
3.28

Final drive ratio:
std: 2.73; opt: 3.15
3.42
3.42



Chassis/Suspension

Front:
short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber

Rear:
short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber

Traction control:
electronic traction control, active handling

Steering type:
speed sensitive, magnetic power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Steering ratio:
16.1:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:
TBD

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):
39 / 12



Brakes

Type:
power-assisted disc with ABS, front and rear

Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm):
front: 12.8 x 1.26 / 325 x 32;
rear: 12.0 x 1 / 305 x 26

Z51 Performance Suspension:
front: 13.4 x 1.26 / 340 x 32
rear: 13.0 x 1 / 330 x 26



Wheels/Tires
Std & Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Z51 Sport Package

Wheel size:
front: 18 x 8.5; rear: 19 x 10
front: 18 x 8.5; rear: 19 x 10

Tires:
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS
Extended Mobility
front: P245/40ZR-18
rear: P285/35ZR-19
Goodyear Eagle F1 SC
Extended Mobility
Asymmetric Tread
front: P245/40ZR-18
rear: P285/35ZR-19



Dimensions (Exterior)

Wheelbase (in / mm):
105.7 / 2686

Overall length (in / mm):
174.6 / 4435

Overall width (in / mm):
72.6 / 1844

Overall height (in / mm):
49.1/ 1246

Track (in / mm):
front: 62.1 / 1577
rear: 60.7 / 1542

Curb weight (lb / kg):
est. 3245 / 1470

Weight distribution
(% front / rear):
51 / 49



Dimensions (Interior)

Seating capacity (front / rear):
2 / 0

Interior Volume (cu ft / L)
52.1 / 1475

Head room (in / mm):
37.9 / 962

Leg room (in / mm):
43 / 1093

Shoulder room (in / mm):
55.2 / 1403

Hip room (in / mm):
53.7 / 1363



Capacities

Cargo volume (hatchback area) (cu ft / L):
22.4 / 634

Fuel tank (gal / L):
18.0 / 68.1

Engine oil (qt / L):
5.5 / 5.2


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is it just me or does it have an "import" type of look to it? they made it smaller by a few inches


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the doors open electronically ...there's no door handle! eek thumbsup


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the door handle is there..vertically on the side.. plus it has ferrari headlights IMO... 360 i think...

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Originally Posted by Sparty
the door handle is there..vertically on the side.. plus it has ferrari headlights IMO... 360 i think...

THERE IS NO DOOR HANDLE!!!

theres just the button you press to unlock and open the door...

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Quarter Mile: 12.7 sec @ 112 mph eek


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VERY NICE tasty
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no that looks like a streight up dodge viper look and vette will never have a good str8 up own style thumbsdown

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Originally Posted by xvtxboi508x
no that looks like a streight up dodge viper look and vette will never have a good str8 up own style thumbsdown


wtf rolleyes


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Originally Posted by YoG628
it has leif springs

yeah - I saw a review on Top Gear...

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i love it.


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shocked

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They need more like 700HP. But otherwise, yah it will at least bring the vehicle in to the level of the late 80's & early 90's technology. thumbsup

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that's hot tasty thumbsup


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Originally Posted by cycocelica
shocked

Yeah thats what i thought!


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Originally Posted by CaLiGTS
Originally Posted by xvtxboi508x
no that looks like a streight up dodge viper look and vette will never have a good str8 up own style thumbsdown


wtf rolleyes

wtf wtf... rolleyes

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I love it...thank god american muscle is coming back... grin

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I want this car thumbsup tasty


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bump midgets bump! thumbsup wave


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What an amazing machine...Chevy really did a good job eek

To have a car perform THAT well, with THAT much HP/TQ, and still get around 20MPG is simply amazing. Props to them wave

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Originally Posted by CeLlYgT04
What an amazing machine...Chevy really did a good job eek

To have a car perform THAT well, with THAT much HP/TQ, and still get around 20MPG is simply amazing. Props to them wave

i agree.. thumbsup


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No leaf spring suspension?

I sat in a Z06 at a local dealer. They wanted $87,000 CAD out the door for it. I barely fit in it & the interior was crap. My celi has a way nicer interior. It was just way too much money for a shitty corvette. I bet this one is real expensive. thumbsdown

I'd rather have a Carera! Same horsepower, handles like a dream & weighs way less. thumbsup

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^^ wtf

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eek eek eek

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wut is leaf spring anyways?


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They are curved metal bars stacked up & strapped together. Then the axle straps to them. Its a crude suspension system that used to be used in cars from the 70's & earlier. The video posted earlier showed a new Corvette equiped with them. rofl

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i saw a red one yesterday. it was the first that i have seen. it was behind me and when i turned... that damn thing took off like a freakin rocket. it was red btw.
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That corvette is a major improvement over the C5's. I would buy one.

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I would definatly get one of these thumbsup
some magazine compared Performance stats between this car the 350z the BMW M5 and the mustang cobra svt. The vette beat the other cars in almost every catagory except for stopping distance and price the 350z won those catagories oh yeah and fuel economy spineyes

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of all those cars listed the c6 or 5 and a half if you want to call it that is the only sports car.


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im a little bit partial to the M5 ... but its price is what takes away from it thumbsdown


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Very european looking design.
I like it.
Good job Chevy goodjob


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Originally Posted by n8mulder
Very european looking design.
I like it.
Good job Chevy goodjob

Yeah I like the design thumbsup


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Looks good, the corvette is the only american car worth buying, of course I am always willing to take other free american muscle cars.

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Nice ride!... thumbsup and very hi-res clear pic's thanks for sharing! thumbsup


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