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
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.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 4AT RWD (400 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 186 mph (299 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/40R18 || 285/35R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3199 lbs (1451 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 6AT RWD (430 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 186 mph (299 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/40R18 || 285/35R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3221 lbs (1461 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 6MT RWD (400 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 186 mph (299 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/40R18 || 285/35R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3179.6 lbs (1442 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 6MT RWD (430 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 186 mph (299 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/40R18 || 285/35R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3221 lbs (1461 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |