Marking the sixth generation of its legacy, the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette delivers more power and performance than ever before. Production is slated to begin in the fall, by which time a convertible version will also have been introduced.
“The C6 represents a comprehensive upgrade to the Corvette,” says 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." Five inches shorter than the current car, the 2005 Vette wears a more tightly wrapped profile. At 0.28 coefficient of drag, the C6 is the most aerodynamically efficient Corvette. It has improved anti-lift characteristics that offer higher-speed stability and confidence.
Standard power comes by way of a new LS2 6.0-liter V8 based on GM’s new Gen IV small-block family of engines. It produces 400 hp and 400 ft.-lb. of torque, and is the largest, most powerful standard small block ever offered in a Corvette.
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“The C6 represents a comprehensive upgrade to the Corvette,” says 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." Five inches shorter than the current car, the 2005 Vette wears a more tightly wrapped profile. At 0.28 coefficient of drag, the C6 is the most aerodynamically efficient Corvette. It has improved anti-lift characteristics that offer higher-speed stability and confidence.
Standard power comes by way of a new LS2 6.0-liter V8 based on GM’s new Gen IV small-block family of engines. It produces 400 hp and 400 ft.-lb. of torque, and is the largest, most powerful standard small block ever offered in a Corvette.
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