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The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Chevrolet Corvette page on 29 March 2016, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
The C6 Corvette retained the front engine and rear transmission design of the C5, but was otherwise all-new, including new bodywork with exposed headlamps (for the first time since 1962), a larger passenger compartment, a new 6.0 liter engine and a reworked suspension geometry. It had a longer wheelbase than the C5, but its overall vehicle length and width were less than the C5, allegedly to widen appeal to the European market. The 6.0L (364 cu in) LS2 V8 produced 400 bhp (300 kW) at 6000 rpm and 400 lb·ft (540 N·m) at 4400 rpm, giving the vehicle a 0–60 time of under 4.2 seconds. Its top speed was 190 mph (310 km/h).
The C6 generation did not match the previous generation's relatively good fuel economy, despite its relatively low 0.28 drag coefficient and low curb weight, achieving 16/26 mpg (city/highway) equipped with automatic or manual transmissions; like all manual transmission Corvettes since 1989, it is fitted with Computer Aided Gear Selection (CAGS) to improve fuel economy by requiring drivers to shift from 1st gear directly to 4th in low-speed/low-throttle conditions. This feature helps the C6 avoid the Gas Guzzler Tax by achieving better fuel economy.
The new Z06 arrived as a 2006 model in the third quarter of 2005. It has a 7.0 L version of the small block engine codenamed LS7. At 427.6 cubic inches, the Z06 was the largest small block ever offered from General Motors. Because of the Corvette's former use of 427 cubic-inch big blocks in the late-1960s and early 1970s, the LS7's size was rounded down to 427 cubic inches. Official output was 505 bhp (377 kW) and has a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time of 3.7 seconds. Top speed is 198 MPH.
For 2008, the Corvette received a mild freshening: a new LS3 engine with displacement increased to 6.2 L (380 cu in), resulting in 430 bhp (321 kW) and 424 lb·ft (575 N·m) (436 bhp (325 kW) and 428 lb·ft (580 N·m) if ordered with the optional performance exhaust). The 6-speed manual transmission also has improved shift linkage and a 0–60 time of 4.0 seconds, while the automatic is set up for quicker shifts giving the C6 automatic a 0–60 time of 4.0 seconds, faster than any other production automatic Corvette. The interior was slightly updated and a new 4LT leather-wrap interior package was added. The wheels were also updated to a new five-spoke design.
ZR1 was formally announced in a December 2007 press statement by General Motors, where it was revealed that their target of 100 bhp (75 kW) per 1 L (61 cu in) had been reached by a new "LS9" engine with an Eaton-supercharged 6.2-liter engine producing 638 bhp (476 kW) and 604 lb·ft (819 N·m). The LS9 engine was the most powerful to be put into a GM production sports car. Its top speed was 205 mph (330 km/h).
The historical name Grand Sport returned to the Corvette lineup in 2010 as an entirely new model series that replaced the Z51 option. The new model was basically an LS3 equipped Z06 with a steel frame instead of aluminum. It retained many of the features of the Z06 including a wide body with 18x9.5 and 19x12 inch wheels, dry sump oiling (manual transmission coupes only), 6-piston 14" front brakes and 4-piston rear, and improved suspension. Manual power train equipped G/S coupe models receive a tweaked LS3 with a forged crank, are built in Z06 fashion by hand, and utilize a dry-sump oil system. The first three gears were also made shorter for better throttle response and faster acceleration. A new launch control system was introduced for all models that allows for sub 4 second 0-60. EPA estimated 26 MPG highway, 1.0 G on skid pad.
Beginning with the 2011 model year, buyers of the Corvette Z06 and ZR1 were offered the opportunity to assist in the build of their engine. Titled the "Corvette Engine Build Experience," buyers paid extra to be flown to the Wixom, Michigan Performance Build Center. Participants helped the assembly line workers build the V8 engine, then took delivery of the car at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY, near the Corvette final assembly point.
The last C6 Corvette was manufactured in February 2013.
In May 2013, a federal investigation of problems with more than 100,000 C6 lighting systems was announced.
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 11 January 2005 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 214: Side Impact Protection 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Two-Door Coupe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |  PDF - 6.7MB - 189 pages |
| October 2011 | Recall Bulletin: Rear Hatch Separation in Crash 2011-2012 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe General Motors | PDF - 1.5MB - 10 pages |
| October 2011 | Representative Letter From: General Motors To: Chevrolet Customers (2011-2012 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe) | PDF - 69KB - 2 pages |
| 3 October 2011 | 11V-491 2011-2012 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe From: Carmen Benavides, General Motors LLC To: Claude Harris, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 129KB - 3 pages |
| 3 October 2011 | NHTSA Recall 11V491000 2011-2012 Chevrolet Corvette Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge and Attachments National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| 7 October 2011 | Rear Hatch Hinges on Corvette Coupes/FMVSS 206 From: Ric Willard, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To: Carmen Benavides, General Motors LLC | PDF - 36KB - 3 pages |
| 25 January 2012 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report 2011-2012 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe From: Carmen Benavides, General Motors LLC To: Frank Borris, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 59KB - 4 pages |
| 24 April 2012 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report 2011-2012 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe From: Carmen Benavides, General Motors LLC To: Frank Borris, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 67KB - 4 pages |
| 25 April 2012 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report 2011-2012 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe From: Carmen Benavides, General Motors LLC To: Frank Borris, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 54KB - 3 pages |
| 24 July 2012 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report 2011-2012 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe From: Carmen Benavides, General Motors LLC To: Frank Borris, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 115KB - 4 pages |
| 24 October 2012 | Quarterly Recall Progress Report 2011-2012 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe From: Carmen Benavides, General Motors LLC To: Frank Borris, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 147KB - 4 pages |
| Coupe | Convertible | Z06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Type | 2-seat | 2-seat | 2-seat |
| Drivetrain | FR | FR | FR |
| Engine | LS2 | LS2 | LS7 |
| Engine Material | Aluminum block | Aluminum block | Aluminum block |
| Engine Displacement | 6.0L | 6.0L | 7.0L/427 cu. in. |
| Engine Oil System | Dry sump | ||
| Horsepower | 400 @ 6000 rpm | 400 @ 6000 rpm | 505 @ 6300 rpm |
| Torque | 400 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm | 400 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm | 470 lb.-ft. @ 4800 |
| Exhaust | Aluminized stainless steel, 3" polished stainless steel tips | Aluminized stainless steel, 3" polished stainless steel tips | Aluminized stainless steel, bimodal, with 4" polished stainless steel tips |
| Transmission (standard) | 6-speed short-throw manual | 6-speed short-throw manual | 6-speed short-throw manual |
| Transmission (optional) | 6-speed paddle-shift with automatic mode | 6-speed paddle-shift with automatic mode | |
| Differential | Limited Slip | Limited Slip | Limited Slip |
| Suspension Options | Magnetic Selective Ride Control (Sport and Tour modes, includes cross-drilled brake rotors) | Magnetic Selective Ride Control (Sport and Tour modes, includes cross-drilled brake rotors) | |
| Standard Audio | AM/FM Stereo, CD Player w/MP3 Capability, 7-Speakers w/Auto Tone Control, Auto Volume, Radio Data System | ||
| Optional Audio | AM/FM/6-disc CD changer/MP3/XM Radio Bose 7-speaker audio system with auto tone control, auto volume, AudioPilot, TheftLock and Radio Data System | ||
| Optional Audio | AM/FM/CD/MP3/ 7-speaker Bose audio system with navigation system, auto tone control, auto volume, AudioPilot, Radio Data System | ||
| Cargo Volume Capacity | 22.4 cu. ft. | 11 cu. ft. | 22.4 cu. ft. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 gallons | 18 gallons | 18 gallons |
| Fuel Economy (EPA) | 18 city/28 highway | 18 city/28 highway | 16 city/26 highway |
| Roof | Removable-body color standard, transparent optional | Power convertible top with power cover and glass rear window | |
| Exterior Colors (standard) | Arctic White, Black, Machine Silver Metallic, Victory Red | Arctic White, Black, Machine Silver Metallic, Victory Red | Black, Machine Silver Metallic, Victory Red |
| Exterior Colors (extra cost) | Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Monterey Red Metallic Tintcoat, Velocity Yellow Tintcoat | Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Monterey Red Metallic Tintcoat, Velocity Yellow Tintcoat | Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Velocity Yellow Tintcoat |
| Convertible Top Colors | Beige, Black, Gray | ||
| Interior Colors (standard) | Cashmere, Red, Titanium Gray, Ebony | Cashmere, Red, Titanium Gray, Ebony | Ebony, Ebony/Red, Ebony/Titanium Gray |
| Interior Colors (optional) | Ebony/Cashmere, Ebony/Red, Ebony/Titanium Gray | ||
| Wheel Size | 18" x 8.5" front/19" x 10" rear | 18" x 8.5" front/19" x 10" rear | 18" x 9.5" front/19" x 12" rear |
| Wheels (standard) | Silver painted aluminum five-spoke flangeless | Silver painted aluminum five-spoke flangeless | Silver painted aluminum ten-spoke flangeless |
| Wheels (optional) | Polished aluminum five-spoke flangeless, Chrome aluminum five-spoke flangeless, Competition Gray aluminum five-spoke flangeless | Polished aluminum five-spoke flangeless, Chrome aluminum five-spoke flangeless, Competition Gray aluminum five-spoke flangeless | Polished aluminum ten-spoke flangeless, Competition Gray aluminum ten-spoke flangeless |
Additional features include:
Options packages include:
| Indy 500 Pace Car Replica | |
|---|---|
| Production | 500 |
| Vehicle Type | 2-seat |
| Engine Country of Origin | United States |
| Transmission Country of Origin | United States |
| Carline U.S. Canadian Parts Content | 77% |
| Final Assembly | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| Drivetrain | FR |
| Engine | LS3 |
| Engine Displacement | 6.2L |
| Horsepower | 436 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed Manual |
| Optional Transmission | 6-speed Automatic w/Paddle Shift ($1,250) |
| Differential | Limited Slip |
| Suspension | 4-wheel independent |
| Steering | Power rack & pinion, speed sensitive |
| Brakes | 4-Wheel Disc w/ABS |
| Wheels | 5-spoke aluminum |
| Standard Audio | AM/FM/XM Stereo (First 13 months of XM Service incl.), CD Player w/MP3 Capability, Input Jack, Radio Data System |
| Optional Audio | AM/FM Stereo, 6-Disc CD Changer w/MP3 Capability, Bose Premium 7 Speaker System |
| EPA Fuel Economy Estimate | 15 MPG City/25 MPG Highway |
| Warranty | 5-year/100,000-mile Limited Powertrain |
Additional features include:
Options Packages Include:
| Date | Article | Author/Source |
|---|---|---|
| 11 February 2008 | Geneva Motor Show To House 2009 Chevy Corvette XR1 European Debut | Anthony Fontanelle |
| 28 October 2009 | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Review - Aggressive Good Looks | Gary Witzenburg |
| 29 October 2009 | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Review - A Serious Sportscar | Gary Witzenburg |
| 19 November 2012 | Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation | Federal Register: NHTSA (Claude H. Harris) |
| 30 November 2018 | Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming Model Year 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation | Federal Register: NHTSA (Michael A. Cole) |
| Type & Item # | Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Die Cast - Hot Wheels C2741-0715 G1 (C4982) | Corvette C6 | 2004 First Editions, small scale red |
| Die Cast - Hot Wheels H9083-0916 | Corvette C6 | 2004 First Editions, small scale yellow w/black stripes |
| Die Cast - Hot Wheels J3266-0916 | Corvette C6R | 2006 First Editions, small scale silver #8 |
| Die Cast - Hot Wheels L9924-0918K | '09 Corvette ZR1 | 2008 New Models, small scale blue |
| Die Cast - Hot Wheels P2455-A910C | '09 Corvette ZR-1 | Faster Than Ever, small scale lime green w/black |
| Die Cast - Matchbox K947-0910 | Chevrolet Corvette C6< | MBX Metal, small scale dark blue |
