2005 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet revamps its 2-seat sports car for 2005 with revised styling and more power. Dubbed the C6 to denote Corvette's 6th design generation since 1953, the '05 comes as a hatchback coupe with lift-off roof panel or as a convertible with a fabric soft top and heated glass rear window. A power top is newly available. Wheelbase grows 1.2 inches vs. the 1997-2004 C5, but overall length shrinks 5 inches. Fiberglass body panels again clothe a metal structure. The sole engine is a 6.0-liter V8 with 400 hp, up 50 hp from the C5's 5.7-liter V8. Transmission choices remain a 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. Also continued are antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid/traction control, and two suspension options. GM's Magnetic Selective Ride Control automatically adjusts firmness to match road surfaces within driver-selectable Touring and Sport modes Minimize