Chevrolet Corvette (C6)

Chevrolet Corvette (C6)
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Overview
ManufacturerChevrolet (General Motors)
Also calledCorvette (Europe, 2005–2010)[1]
ProductionJune 2004 – February 28, 2013
Model years2005–2013
AssemblyUnited States: Bowling Green, Kentucky
DesignerTom Peters (2001)[2][3]
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformY-body/GMX245
RelatedCadillac XLR
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
(2006–2013)
Dimensions
Wheelbase105.6 in (2,682 mm)
Length
  • 174.6 in (4,435 mm)
  • 175.6 in (4,460 mm) (Z06, ZR1)
Width
  • 72.6 in (1,844 mm)
  • 75.9 in (1,928 mm) (Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1)
Height
  • Coupe: 49 in (1,245 mm)
  • 2005–06 Convertible: 49.2 in (1,250 mm)
  • 2007–09 Convertible: 49.1 in (1,247 mm)
  • Z06 Coupe: 49.0 in (1,245 mm)
  • 2010– Convertible: 48.7 in (1,237 mm)
Curb weight
  • Z51: 3,273 lb (1,485 kg)[4]
  • Grandsport: 3,309 lb (1,501 kg)
  • Z06: 3,147 lb (1,427 kg)[5]
  • Z06 Z07: 3,073 lb (1,394 kg)
  • ZR1: 3,350 lb (1,520 kg)[4]
Chronology
PredecessorChevrolet Corvette (C5)
SuccessorChevrolet Corvette (C7)

The Chevrolet Corvette (C6) is the sixth generation of the Corvette sports car that was produced by Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 2005 to 2013 model years. It is the first Corvette with exposed headlamps (as opposed to hidden headlamps) since the 1962 model. Production variants include the Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport, and 427 Convertible. Racing variants include the C6.R, an American Le Mans Series GT1 championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans GTE-Pro winner.

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  2. ^ Phil Berg (20 November 2004). Corvette C6. Motorbooks. ISBN 978-0-7603-1865-2.
  3. ^ "2005 Corvette: "The First C6"". Super Chevy. 11 March 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  4. ^ a b Gillies, Mark; VanderWerp, Dave (December 2008). "Tested: 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1 vs. Z51 vs. Z06". Car and Driver.
  5. ^ Webster, Larry (October 2005). "Tested: 2006 Chevy Corvette Z06". Car and Driver.