The building of the Chevrolet Corvette C6
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Some background......" The first Chevrolet Corvette was presented to the world public in 1953. Over half a century later, at the beginning of 2004, the Coupe with removable hard top was launched as the sixth version of this American sports car at the Detroit Motor Show. The Corvette C6 remains true to the classical technical concept, but the car has a completely new appearance: convex curves are out, the characte- ristic bulge in the side is still there, but the C6 is shorter and slimmer than the C5. The typical rear with its curved window that tapers to the back and the round tail lights however have been kept in order to avoid any loss of identity for committed Corvette fans. It is still possible to discern a stylistic echo of the previous model, but components of the same type can be counted on one hand Alignment with the European market is also new. Of course the C6 with inde- pendent wheel suspension had already been tested on the Nurburgring, on motorways and in German traffic. There was also specific demand in Europe for its driving dynamics and manoeuvrability. The result of all this effort can be very clearly seen at the front of the plastic bodywork. In order to comply with European usage with regard to headlamp signalling, instead of the pop-up headlamps that date back for 40 years, for the first time it has xenon head' lamps. The interior now has higher class materials, more comfortable seats and a bet- ter finish that set a new tone. Despite its smaller dimensions, the cockpit is still very roomy. Classical, well set-out and easy to read circular instruments give the dashboard its characteristic stamp, making the car simple to operate. The C6 is no longer unlocked and started up with a key but at the press of a button. As usual, this Corvette is driven by the legendary small block eight cylinder engi- ne. Features that remain from its 1955 predecessors are of course only the tech- nical layout with 2 valves per cylinder and the central camshaft. The V8 which is all aluminium is now called the LS 2 and offers 5970 cc with a remarkable capa- city of 402 bhp. Thanks to a low weight of 1470 kg, a powerful engine and an almost even weight distribution, the C6 is also a clear winner in terms of driving characteristics and handling. This rear wheel drive Corvette accelerates from 0 to 100 in just 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of about 290 km/h. As it has ESP that can be switched off, control stalks on the steering wheel and "Magnetic Ride Control" electronically adjustable shock absorbers with three settings, the Corvette, which is available with optional four speed automatic or six speed manual gear box, is suitable for anything from comfortable cruising to sporty racing. This sports car therefore offers higher performance, better handling and more enjoyment than ever before. Once again the new C6 is the best Corvette ever. "........
Note: had some difficulty photographing, all the yellow was giving some difficulty
