The 2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 wasn't just a new chapter - it was a
middle finger to anyone who thought Chevy had gotten soft. Painted
in Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic, this first-year C6 carved its
own identity, ditching the sleepy pop-up headlights for sharp,
exposed HID eyes that stared down the road with intent. Shorter,
meaner, and more planted than the C5, it rolled out on 18s up front
and fat 19s in the rear, wrapped in run-flat Goodyear Eagles, ready
to chew pavement straight from the showroom.
Under the hood lived the all-new LS2, a 6.0-liter, naturally
aspirated V8 belting out 400 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque.
With the Tremec six-speed manual, it ripped 0-60 in just over 4
seconds - proof enough that the heart of America's sports car was
still pumping fire. An automatic was offered, but let's be real:
this machine was born to row gears, not sip coffee in Drive.
Inside, Chevy finally admitted the Corvette deserved better than
plastic and carpet from a rental car. Aluminum accents, tighter
trim, and tech like push-button start, keyless access, and optional
nav made it feel less like a weekend toy and more like a weapon you
could live with every day. The coupe even hauled 22 cubic feet of
cargo - enough room for luggage, or just more excuses to disappear
for the weekend.
Sure, the '05 came with its flaws - a weaker rear differential than
later models and a few safety recalls - but perfection isn't what
this car was about. The 2005 C6 Corvette was a raw, unapologetic
leap forward: faster, sharper, and louder than the C5, with just
enough edge to remind the world that America still knew how to
build a proper sports car.
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Vehicle Details
2005 Chevrolet Corvette
Listing ID:CC-2002691
Price:$39,500
Location:St. Louis, Missouri
Year:2005
Make:Chevrolet
Model:Corvette
Exterior Color:Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic
Interior Color:Camel
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:13087
Stock Number:237
VIN:1G1YY24UX55107080
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