CHEVROLET Corvette Coupe 2008-2013 Photos, engines & full specs

Even after five decades since the model introduction in Chevrolet's lineup, the Corvette was still one of the best-known American sports cars, if not the most famous one.

In 2004 the bow-tie brand introduced the Corvette C6 Coupe and, just four years later, it came with an updated package. The long and slim silhouette of the Corvette was always fascinating for car enthusiasts all over the world. It also was one of the quickest and fastest cars for the buck spent. Its lines and the exposed headlights were a big step forward for its design. At a glance, it didn't look so much different than the C2 Vette (apart from the pop-up headlights). The slim vents behind the front wheels and the four exhausts completed the car's sporty image. Its long, sloped and curved rear window was also unique on the market.

The interior was fit for two passengers, with enough legroom and a low seating position. A new, three-spoke steering wheel with buttons on the right one enhanced the driver's experience. On the center stack, Chevrolet offered a 6.5" touch-screen display for the infotainment unit. As an option, the carmaker offered a Bose sound system.

A significant upgrade was under the hood, where the carmaker introduced its new LS3 V-8 engine, with a larger displacement than the LS2, which it replaced. The 6.2-liter powerplant provided 430 hp instead of 405 hp available on the 2004 model. It sent the power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission, while a 6-speed automatic was on the options list.