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The 2005 Corvette was warmly welcomed and immediately embraced by both fans and critics alike when the new coupe finally made its appearance in January, 2004 at the Detroit Auto Show. There were some that felt the arrival of the sixth-generation Corvette should have been slated for a 2003 unveiling – mainly to coincide with the Corvette’s 50th Anniversary.
To be certain, there had been no shortage of artist renderings and spy photos showcasing the C6 Corvette’s “new” – or perhaps better stated, its “revised” – design.
The C6 Corvette was not a total redesign (as its C5 predecessor had been in 1997,) but rather it was an advancement of the car that carried forward many of the best features of the fifth-generation model. As stated in promotional material for the C6: “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.”
Dimensional changes to the C6 included a reduction in the car’s overall width by 1 inch while the wheelbase was stretched a total of 1.2 inches. While both of these dimensional changes gave the new Corvette a more “sure-footed” feel, the wheelbase increase was made in conjunction with the body’s decreased overhangs – down 2 inches in front, 3 inches in back – to give the car the taut profile that GM had been promoting since before the car’s formal introduction to the world.
2005 Corvette Special Editions
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These are the best exhausts for 2005-2013 C6 Corvettes. The installation of a custom exhaust provides a great way to...
Since its debut in 1953, the Corvette has continuously evolved. From the very first Corvette to the cutting-edge hybrid 2024...
In 2005, the Corvette was chosen as the official pace car of the 47th Daytona 500. The car was based on a 2005 production model Corvette and it presented an excellent opportunity for the 2005 Corvette to showcase its true capabilities. The pace car was designed to honor the heritage of the historic Corvette race cars of yesteryear. It was finished in millennium yellow with over-the-top black racing stripe that runs from the hood to the trunk lid. It is powered by a 6.0L V-8 LS2 engine with 400 horsepower.
Despite all of its improvements – and in spite of the price, which scarcely changed from the 2004 model – sales...
This 2005 Corvette is built for power thanks to its LS3 crate motor and twin Borg Warner turbos....
Check out the video to watch the ultimate battle between two drag monsters with incredibly high amounts of horsepower!...
The car featured here is not just your typical C6 Corvette. It has been completely modified by Lingenfelter Performance to...
For all 2003 Corvettes in the U.S. and Canada, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) was stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
GM’s was on mission to engineer a Corvette that built upon the line’s performance legacy. By all indications, this is a mission that was fulfilled. The Corvette’s engine bay was host to several outstanding powerplants during the C6’s run. From the base 6.0-liter LS2 to the ZR1’s beastly 6.2-liter LS9, the C6-era was never short on performance. Corvette finally caught up to European brands.
You can download for free this exclusive 2005 Corvette sales brochure for more information about the car. Introducing the all-new 2005 Corvette. In every dimension - power, passion and precision - the sixth generation extends Corvette's reputation as an American technological tour de force.
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See the complete technical specifications and performance information for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette, including engine specs, acceleration, & quarter mile.
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The Callaway C16 was Callaway’s 16th major automotive project. It was a limited production, bespoke automobile, built to order, by what the Press called “the best specialist engineers in the business”. These cars are seriously fast, beautiful, and exclusive. The C16 was a direct competitor for the Porsche GT3, the Lamborghini Murcielago, the Ferrari 599 GTB. It was both faster and more capable than its competitors, at less cost.
The 2005-2013 Callaway Corvette was a specialist version of the C6 Corvette, built by Callaway Cars expert craftsmen and sold through selected Callaway/Chevrolet dealers. The 17th “C-Project” undertaken by Callaway first produced naturally-aspirated SuperNatural™ 450, 461, 490 (6.0L) and 550 (6.8L & 7.0L) horsepower Callaway Corvettes. In February 2006, Callaway returned to its positive manifold pressure roots, introducing Callaway “SuperCharged” Corvettes.
2005 Corvette Wallpaper Collection We have curated the ultimate collection of the best 2005 Corvette Wallpapers and HD backgrounds for...
Throughout the years, there have been a number of legendary powerplants to call the Corvette’s engine bay home. Of these,...
The Models To Buy If You’re Buying Your First Collector Corvette. You Can’t Go Wrong With These Classics. Collecting Corvettes is undoubtedly one of the most addicting hobbies that one can have. As soon as one Vette is purchased, your mind has already begun to ponder your next addition. With...
C6 Corvette Modding Guide When the C6 Corvette burst onto the scene for its first year of production in 2005,...
A total of 37,372 Corvettes rolled off the end of the assembly line for the 2005 production model year, the first year of the C6 generation Corvette. Production volumes jumped off to a great start for the C6.
