Chevrolet Corvette (C6)

Chevrolet Corvette (C6)
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Overview
Manufacturer	Chevrolet (General Motors)
Also called	Corvette (Europe, 2005–2010)[1]
Production	June 2004 – February 28, 2013
Model years	2005–2013
Assembly	United States: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Designer	Tom Peters (2001)[2][3]
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door coupé (Z06 and ZR1 only) 2-door convertible 2-door targa top
Layout	Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform	Y-body/GMX245
Related	Cadillac XLR
Powertrain
Engine	6.0 L LS2 V8 6.2 L LS3 V8 7.0 L LS7 V8 6.2 L LS9 supercharged V8
Transmission	6-speed T-56 manual 6-speed TR-6060 manual 4-speed 4L65-E automatic (only for 2005) 6-speed 6L80 automatic (2006–2013)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	105.6 in (2,682 mm)
Length	174.6 in (4,435 mm) 175.6 in (4,460 mm) (Z06, ZR1)
Width	72.6 in (1,844 mm) 75.9 in (1,928 mm) (Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1)
Height	Coupe: 49 in (1,245 mm) 2005–06 Convertible: 49.2 in (1,250 mm) 2007–09 Convertible: 49.1 in (1,247 mm) Z06 Coupe: 49.0 in (1,245 mm) 2010– Convertible: 48.7 in (1,237 mm)
Curb weight	C6 Z06: 3,131 lb (1,420 kg) C6 ZR1: 3,373 lb (1,530 kg) C6 Grandsport: 3,309 lb (1,501 kg) C6 Z06 Z07: 3,073 lb (1,394 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet Corvette (C5)
Successor	Chevrolet Corvette (C7)

The Chevrolet Corvette (C6) is the sixth generation of the Corvette sports car that was produced by Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 2005 to 2013 model years. It is the first Corvette with exposed headlamps (as opposed to hidden headlamps) since the 1962 model. Production variants include the Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport, and 427 Convertible. Racing variants include the C6.R, an American Le Mans Series GT1 championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans GTE-Pro winner.