2005 Corvette

We have a permanent love for “Vettes” in our family and this one is no slouch. A modern version of its ancestors power and elegance.

2005 Chevrolet Corvette

Often referred to as America’s only true sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette is one of the world’s best known and longest-running nameplates. Oddly, it had a rather humble beginning, starting life back in 1953 with a straight-6 engine and a two-speed automatic transmission. The first few years saw the fiberglass-bodied two-seater from Chevrolet earn praise for its handling but criticism for its relatively tame performance. (At the time, it was soundly outgunned by a variety of European sports cars in terms of performance.)

The present-generation (C6) Corvette debuted for 2005 and boasted improvements in performance, build quality and styling compared to the earlier Corvette. A revamped suspension, especially if equipped with the available Magnetic Ride Control, provided both sharp handling and a compliant ride.

Design & Styling

The Revamped Vet

The new styling, with exposed headlamps and a slimmed-down rear end, is the first thing people notice. But what makes the C6 great is its improved handling, performance, refinement and comfort. It’s substantially shorter and lighter than the previous model, the wheelbase is slightly longer, and it gets a new engine, new transmissions, new suspension, new brakes, a new interior and extensive refinements throughout. Chevrolet set out to eliminate every imperfection and complaint in the C5 and says 85 percent of the content in the C6 is new.

Design changes included the return to exposed headlamps (first time since ’62), crisper fender peaks and a visual slimming of the big rear end. The cabin was upgraded with better materials and the convertible’s top could be power-operated. The Corvette comes well-equipped with leather seating surfaces, climate control with a pollen filter, a six-way power driver’s seat, power everything, and cruise control. Viewed from the rear, the four jeweled taillights, the quad tail pipes, black lower diffuser and tiny rear spoiler accented in black, give it the look of an Italian exotic. That tiny spoiler is functional, reducing rear lift at high speeds. Ducts on the trailing edge of the front fenders draw hot air out of the engine compartment.

Interior


Technical Specs

Technical Specifications

Corvette’s new 6.0-liter V8, called the LS2, delivers more power than before for quicker acceleration performance, improved response, increased efficiency and enhanced refinement. Specifically, the LS2 produces 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. Moreover, it sounds great and the acceleration performance is exhilarating and intoxicating. The coupe is awesome, and the convertible is really wonderful

  • Year:
    2005

  • Color:
    Red

  • Engine
    6.0 Lt. LS2 V8

  • Type:
    2005 Chevrolet Corvette

  • 0-60 mph:
    4.4 sec

  • Top Speed:
    186 mph

  • Transmission
    6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic

  • Body/Chassis
    2-door coupe
    2-door targa top
    2-door convertible

Cool Facts

The Tremec six-speed manual gearbox is available with two sets of ratios, one with more aggressive acceleration characteristics reserved for Corvette’s Z51 Performance Package that emulates the performance of the C5’s landmark Z06 model. Improved shifting characteristics are another major improvement, with new synchronizers that reduce travel by 10 percent, and a shifter knob that is an inch shorter and redesigned for greatly improved driver operation.