The 2005 Chevy Corvette is more competition-influenced than any previous Corvette. The 2005 Chevy Corvette is infused with technical knowledge derived from GM Racing. Along with larger wheels and tires, as well as more acid brakes and a deep space of elaborate chassis control systems, the 2005 Chevy Corvette is the ruler agile and optimal handling of its empty title in its illustrious 52-year inventory. Beyond the lean new dimensions, the 2005 Chevy Corvette features significant upgrades in every area of the car.

Dubbed the C6 the 2005 Chevy Corvette has been considerably revamped to create a vehicle that removes the C5’s imperfections while also adding as if this was even possible even more sex appeal. Powered by a 6-liter, 400-horsepower engine, and the 2005 Corvette has almost three times the power of the 1953 6-cylinder model. The LS2 aluminum small block V-8 engine in the 2005 Chevy Corvette develops 400 horsepower and 400 foot pounds of torque -- both significant increases over the LS1 engine in the current model. The Tremec six-speed manual gearbox is available with two sets of ratios, one with more aggressive acceleration characteristics reserved for Corvettes Z51 Performance Package that emulates the performance of the C5’s landmark Z06 model. Extensive racetrack testing reveals that a C6 equipped with the Z51 suspension almost equals the lap time of a C5 Z06 marking a major advance in the overall performance of a Corvette Coupe by nearly approximating the extreme performance capabilities of the vaunted Z06 at a remarkable value. Dynamically, the 2005 Corvette offers more power in a slightly smaller size. The 2005 Chevy Corvette is capable of a top speed of 186 mph, faster than any production Corvette in history. More powerful, quieter, more rigid, more comfortable, and better-finished than the previous Chevy Corvette coupe, the 2005 Chevy Corvette is nevertheless a raucous, hands-on, fun-to-drive sports car that's likely to give you a thrill and a scare at the same time.

"The sixth generation represents a comprehensive upgrade to the Corvette," said Dave Hill, Corvette chief engineer and GM Performance Cars vehicle line executive. "Our goal was to create a Corvette that does more things well than any other performance car. The aerodynamic development combined digital simulations, Corvette Racing experience and more than 400 hours of wind tunnel testing. The driving force behind the exterior was to keep it fresh, yet distill the passion exemplified by the classic mid-year Corvettes of 1963-1967.

The theme was inspired by Corvette's dual-cockpit heritage, with a flowing, wraparound upper feature line. The new Corvette is 5 inches (127 mm) shorter and about 1 inch (25 mm) narrower than its predecessor. Exposed headlamps (not seen on Corvettes since 1962) combine with the grille to create a stronger “face” on the car. The Corvette combines classic cues with an expressive new design.

With base curb weight starting at 3,179 pounds/1,442 kg (Coupe) and 3,199 pounds/1,451 kg (Convertible) the new Corvette is significantly lighter than its predecessor. The more aggressive gear set is reserved for Corvette’s Z51 Performance Package and is tailored with numerically higher gears to improve acceleration. In all, the new dynamic chassis control systems are smarter, less intrusive and more adept at making the total driving experience precisely what drivers have come to expect from their Corvette.

This 2005 Chevy Corvette has all the options including heads up display, targa glass roof, automatic transmission, xenon lights, drilled rotors, heated seats, navigation and more. New for 2005 is corvette's 6th generation C6 model, that's powerful yet refined. When Chevrolet set out to redesign America's premier sports car, the Corvette, they faced a daunting challenge, how to make an excellent car better.

Magnetic Ride Control debuted on the 2003 50th Anniversary Edition Corvette, and is the world’s fastest reacting suspension, replacing mechanical valves with nearly instantaneous reactions of magneto-rheological fluid. The system has been improved for the Corvette, allowing drivers more differentiation in character between the systems two settings, Tour and Sport. The Z51 Performance Package brings Corvette Coupe performance very close to the same level as the widely admired Corvette Z06. The company says that the 2005 Chevy Corvette is still perfectly drivable in day-to-day commutes thanks to High-Intensity Discharge lighting, fog lamps, leather seating, dual-zone air conditioning, cabin air filtration and head-up display (HUD) with track mode and g-meter (all standard). When a high-performance car boasts so much power, it is important that the handling match its capabilities, and that’s what the new Corvette does best. 2005 Corvette Performance:

Three suspension choices for the 2005 Chevy Corvette allow drivers to choose the setup that best suits their driving style Standard, Magnetic Selective Ride Control, and Z51 Performance Package. The Z51 performance suspension is a $1,495 option and it features specific springs, shocks, stabilizer bars and coolers for the oil, power steering and transmission. The Z51 package also has larger cross-drilled brake rotors, specific Goodyear F1 'Supercar' tires, and performance gear ratios for the manual transmission and a different rear axle ratio for the automatic. The car includes larger wheels (18-inch in front, 19-inch in rear) topped by dramatic fender forms, with a crisp and tapered rear deck and fascia that support improved high-speed performance. What you have in the 2005 Corvette is a serious performance car that will suit just about any lifestyle. The Z51 Performance Package brings Coupe performance very close to the widely admired C5 Z06.

The 2005 Chevy Corvette boasts the best combination of horsepower and fuel economy among the world’s best performance cars. Not only does the LS2 engine deliver impressive horsepower, but in a true measure of real-world efficiency, it also boasts the best combination of horsepower and fuel economy among the world’s best performance cars. Marking the sixth generation of its legacy, the 2005 Chevy Corvette delivers more power, passion and precision to reach a new standard of performance car excellence. The LS2 raises the bar for standard performance in the Corvette, delivering estimated peak output levels of 400 horsepower and 400 lb. Not only does the LS2 engine deliver impressive horsepower, but in a true measure of real-world efficiency, it also boasts the best combination of horsepower and fuel economy among the world’s best performance cars at 22 mpg.