Vehicle Description
If the C5 transformed the Corvette, the C6 perfected it. When this
2005 Chevrolet Corvette hit the market, it was an evolution, but
every single component was designed to be better, faster, stronger,
and arguably, more attractive. Fully loaded, this slinky silver
coupe sports a few mild upgrades and awesome user-friendliness that
make it a great car to own if you can have only one.
There's no denying that this is a Corvette. The swoopy styling is
unabashedly proud of its American DNA, and even though the folding
headlights disappeared, the curves and quad taillights leave no
questions. Like most Corvettes, this one was never a daily driver
and has instead been treated to a good life as a hobby vehicle. As
a result, the factory Machine Silver paint is in excellent
condition with only minor signs of use which are to be expected
from a car that sits this low and goes this fast. Finish quality at
the Bowling Green plant was impressive, and thanks to the
ministrations of a caring owner, it's still shiny and bright. It's
surprisingly low-key, but maybe that's what you want on a car that
can go this fast; it's a Q-ship that can effectively stay under the
radar (unlike, say, its bright red siblings). Tinted windows add a
bit of sinister attitude and help keep the black leather interior
nice and cool, too.
Admittedly, the C5's interior was a tough act to follow, so the C6
focused on enhancing the driving experience. The control layout
should be familiar to late-model Corvette fans, and the
body-hugging black leather bucket seats remain comfortable for
long-distance tours. The center console and a few other interior
pieces were color-matched to the bodywork and the addition of some
bright spots in the otherwise monochromatic interior is very
welcome. The 4-spoke steering wheel feels great in your hands and
when you key it up, the dials sweep across their faces in a spot
check to assure you everything is working properly. Navigation is
included and of course, A/C, power windows, keyless entry and
pushbutton ignition with this top-of-the-line 'Vette and the
entertainment system is effective even when the top is off and
you're hammering it hard. Like the C5 before it, the C6 includes a
massive trunk that can also swallow the removable roof panel for
open-air motoring at the drop of a hat.
The big news for the C6 was horsepower. Thanks to a slight
displacement bump, the base LS2 was now nearly as powerful as the
previous year's top-of-the-line Z06. It still looked pretty much
the same, sitting low in the chassis and hiding under black plastic
coil covers with bright red lettering, but performance was notably
improved. Adding a few horsepower, this one features an SLP cold
air intake, but otherwise it's the same bulletproof powertrain that
means you can enjoy this Corvette for years to come. The 4-speed
automatic overdrive transmission is no longer considered a
liability in the Corvette, snapping through the gears with
authority and making this car the ultimate point-and-shoot machine.
Stomp and steer, this Vette is a blast! Wheels are polished
aluminum and show off the vented rotors and color-matched brake
calipers behind them and carry 245/40/18 front and 285/35/19 rear
Goodyear Eagle F1 radials.
You will simply not be able to get this much performance for so
little money with any other car. Call today!
