Chevrolet Corvette C6
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Chevrolet Corvette C6
Hits since 2/20/08
Corvette C6
Vehicle Model
C6 refers to the sixth generation of Chevrolet Corvette, manufactured beginning with model year 2005.
C6 Corvettes have made two appearances as the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, first in 2005 with Colin Powell drivin, then in 2006 a Z06 was driven by Lance Armstrong and in 2008 with Emerson Fittipaldi driving. For 2008, 500 Pace Car replicas were produced, signed and numbered by Fittipaldi.
| 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 | Original Publisher | Article | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2008 | Amazines.com | Geneva Motor Show To House 2009 Chevy Corvette XR1 European Debut | Anthony Fontanelle |
| October 28, 2009 | autoMedia.com | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Review - Aggressive Good Looks | Gary Witzenburg |
| Type | Manufacturer | Item # | Series | Name | Scale | Paint | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Die Cast | Hot Wheels | C2741-0715 G1 (C4982) | 2004 First Editions | Corvette C6 | Small | Red | |
| Die Cast | Hot Wheels | H9083-0916 | Corvette C6 | Small | Yellow w/black stripes | ||
| Die Cast | Hot Wheels | J3266-0916 | 2006 First Editions | Corvette C6R | Small | Silver #8 | |
| Die Cast | Matchbox | K947-0910 | MBX Metal | Chevrolet Corvette C6 | Small | Dark Blue | |
| Die Cast | Hot Wheels | L9924-0918K | 2008 New Models | '09 Corvette ZR1 | Small | Blue |
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