America has always been known as the classic Corvette sports car (Corvette) sixth generation C6, in the grand debut on the 2004 North American Auto Show. Corvette that this is a new generation, not on the basis of the previous generation of improved version of the amendment, hoping to push the Corvette’s reputation to new heights, with the European sports car to compete against giants.
Corvette C6 is no doubt that to replace the C5 (1997-2004) born. As the new century, the first generation Corvette sports car, C6 seek care in the pursuit of breakthrough and find the best combination of both traditional point. Appears in the shape of a compact car, full of tension lines, full of strength and passion. With such smooth lines, so that the drag coefficient of only 0.28 C6. C6 C5 car longer than a reduction of approximately 127 mm, but instead lengthened wheelbase. Proportions of the body were minor changes, more likely to shorten the cockpit clean European style. C6 18-inch front wheel, rear wheel 19-inch wheels, wheel arches so it is extremely powerful. The tail cone of the window is a sign of the Corvette, but a bit fragile. Front part, C6 exaggerated very expressive headlamps, grille together with the outline of a Corvette only the rich are the face of youthful vigor.
As much criticism C5 in the interior, especially the designer of the C6 has been improved, and all the luxury and comfort as the goal. Owners enjoy standard features in addition to the CD audio, it can also use DVD, XM Satellite Radio and GM’s On Star satellite system. C6, the C5 Z06 power system in use six-liter V8 aluminum engine cylinder number, the engine can be adjusted power output of 400 hp and 550 Nm of torque. Has been applied in the Corvette 50th anniversary version of the variable magnetic damping on the shock absorber as the standard C6. C6 manual transmission will have two options, in addition to standard models, the Corvette Z51 version of the gearbox is also available, this version can greatly improve acceleration. Automatic transmission, the Corvette and not much action, but the C5′s 4L60-E transmission minor improvements. For cost reasons, C6′s chassis modified from the Sigma rear-wheel drive platform, GM Cadillac CTS also used this platform. C6 before and after suspension in double wishbone with transverse composite leaf spring.
Corvette C6 will begin in the third quarter of 2004 sales, estimated price $ 45,000. Then GM will also launch the C6 Corvette convertible version.
Today, the “Corvette” has become the automotive engineering art representative of high-performance sports cars, dream cars that young Americans can not fail to mention “Corvette.” And pride in the elegance of European sports car than on behalf of the American spirit of the Corvette even more exaggerated, swift and fierce, and even show off some of the flavor.
Perhaps, this is America’s “taste”.