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Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

CHEVROLET Corvette C6 Convertible 2004-2013 32 Photos
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The C6 Corvette roadster was introduced in the fall of 2004 and it was well received by the market. It was considered more of a roadster than a classical convertible. It was a mix of old and new technology.

Even if the C6 was not 100% new, an important difference was on the headlights. The front headlights deleted the traditional "pop-up" headlights, for the first time since 1963, since the second generation was launched. The bodywork was made out of fiberglass.

The 2005 Corvette featured an optional power-operated soft top. An easy-to-operate manual top remained standard. Both configurations use a five-layer fabric that conceals the underlying structure for a good top-up appearance, plus it helps preserve the car's aerodynamics and reduces road noise.

The interior was covered in plastic and leather of higher quality compared to the previous C5 Corvette. An infotainment system with a 6.5” touchscreen was placed on the center console, tilted toward the driver. A head-up display showed the driver information about speed, revs and lateral acceleration.

Under the hood, there was a new LS2 engine that featured a 6.0-liter displacement and offered 400 hp. It was mated either with a 6-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic. For the suspension, it still had leaf-springs in the back but featured magneto-rheological dampers able to detect road surfaces and adjust the damping rates to those surfaces for better ride control.

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CHEVROLET Corvette C6 Convertible 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  4 gasoline engines
  • 6.0L V8 4AT RWD (400 HP)
  • 6.0L V8 6AT RWD (430 HP)
  • 6.0L V8 6MT RWD (400 HP)
  • 6.0L V8 6MT RWD (430 HP)

CHEVROLET Corvette C6 Convertible
6.0L V8 4AT RWD (400 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 4AT RWD (400 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:5967 cm3
Power:298.3 KW @ 6000 RPM
405.5 HP @ 6000 RPM
400 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:400 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
542 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:186 mph (299 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/40R18 || 285/35R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:175 in (4445 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:49 in (1245 mm)
Front/rear Track:62.1/60.7 in (1,577/1,542 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.3 cuFT (292 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3199 lbs (1451 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway:26 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Combined:20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)

CHEVROLET Corvette C6 Convertible
6.0L V8 6AT RWD (430 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 6AT RWD (430 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:5967 cm3
Power:320.7 KW @ 5900 RPM
436 HP @ 5900 RPM
430 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque:424 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM
575 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:186 mph (299 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/40R18 || 285/35R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:175 in (4445 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:49 in (1245 mm)
Front/rear Track:62.1/60.7 in (1,577/1,542 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.3 cuFT (292 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3221 lbs (1461 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
Highway:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Combined:18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)

CHEVROLET Corvette C6 Convertible
6.0L V8 6MT RWD (400 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 6MT RWD (400 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:5967 cm3
Power:298.3 KW @ 6000 RPM
405.5 HP @ 6000 RPM
400 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:400 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
542 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:186 mph (299 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):4.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/40R18 || 285/35R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:175 in (4445 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:49 in (1245 mm)
Front/rear Track:62.1/60.7 in (1,577/1,542 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.3 cuFT (292 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3179.6 lbs (1442 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

CHEVROLET Corvette C6 Convertible
6.0L V8 6MT RWD (430 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 6MT RWD (430 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:5967 cm3
Power:320.7 KW @ 5900 RPM
436 HP @ 5900 RPM
430 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque:424 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM
575 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:186 mph (299 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/40R18 || 285/35R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:175 in (4445 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:49 in (1245 mm)
Front/rear Track:62.1/60.7 in (1,577/1,542 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.3 cuFT (292 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3221 lbs (1461 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
Highway:26 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Combined:19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
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