Chevrolet Corvette C6

This will be the Corvette of the year 2005.

Changes in everything regarding this American classic. The engine grew 300 cm3 in displacement, lost some horses along the way and drags 58 kg more than its predecessor, although this did not affect its performance.

The body narrowed slightly and the most obvious is the replacement of traditional pop-up front optics with conventional headlights more similar to those of a Ferrari 360.

I do not like comparisons with Ferrari cars, but in this case there is a design familiarity in that detail. The waist line is somewhat sharp, although that is fashionable, in this car is somewhat outdated and uncluttered grotesque. Personally I think the styling is poor and rough compared to the Corvette C5.

Technical specifications of Chevrolet Corvette C6

Front engine LS2 V8 6.000 cm3
16 valves (OHV)
Power: 400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 400 lbs ft @ 4400 rpm
Limit: 6500 rpm
Tremec T56 6-speed manual gearbox
Rear wheel drive
0 to 100 km/h: 4.1 sec
0 to 160 km/h: 9.1 sec
¼ mile: 12.5 s @ 185 km/h
Top speed: 290 km/h
Fuel consumption: 8 km/l in town and 11.9 km/l in route

Dimensions of the Chevrolet Corvette C6

Length: 4434mm
Height: 1247mm
Width: 1844 mm
Wheelbase: 2684 mm
Rims diameter: 18"- 19”
Weight: 1472 kg.
Weight distribution: 51-49

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