2005 Corvette

2005 Corvette pics and article . (no interior pics).

 

Is that a Corvette or a Viper?

 

I'm sure it's the new Corvette. I read through the article, and CanadianDriver is a well respected source for this kind of info.

 

even better pics: Autoweek's article on the 2005 Corvette. (interior pics included).

 

damn thats nice.

 

I hope the new corvette (maybe the Z06) can compete with this E55 Mercedes:

http://dl.downloadhosting.com/download/alumar/03cobravsE55.wmv

http://www.repyx.com/cobravse55rematch.wmv

 

I wonder if they've managed to get it to go round corners properly.

 

You must be talking about an older version of the corvette, not the C5 or C6. Take a look at this C5 on the track.
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/videos/data/507/143238_lap_at_Road_America1.wmv

And this. (crazy at the end)
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/videos/data/507/143Dale_Spin_s_RA.wmv

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http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/videos/data/504/1c5andAWD.wmv

 

C5 vettes are alright handlers... i dont know about the new ones.



Heres the specs for that Lingerfelter wannabe vette...

ENGINE

382 cubic inch
500 horsepower / 500 ft. lbs. torque
Forged steel crankshaft
Billet connecting rods
Forged pistons
CNC ported cylinder heads
Racing valvetrain w/titanium retainers
DRM custom camshaft
Modified intake system
DRM cold air intake
DRM custom computer calibration
Large mass air sensor
Tri-Flo stainless steel exhaust system
Custom exhaust manifolds
High performance clutch upgrade
B&M Ripper shifter
COOLING SYSTEMS

High capacity aluminum radiator with integral engine oil cooler
Transmission oil cooler with stainless steel braided lines
Differential oil cooler with stainless steel braided lines
All coolers use Aeroquip hardware and Earl's brand equipment
Optional Accusump oil system
SUSPENSION (XtraGrip2 Coil Over)

Custom front and rear Bilstein shocks with DRM valving
GM T-1 competition sway bays, front and rear.
Front Hyperco coil springs
Rear Hyperco coil springs
Polyurethane suspension bushings
Custom four wheel alignment


BRAKES

Front 6-piston AP racing calipers
Front 14 inch racing rotors
DRM custom front brake cooling ducts
Rear 4-piston AP calipers
Rear 13 inch racing rotors
DRM Custom master cylinder
Adjustable rear brake bias control
Braided stainless steel lines throughout
Performance Friction brake pads
Castrol SRF High temp brake fluid
STIFFER CHASSIS BAR

Custom DRM pre-built chassis bar
Custom painted to match interior
2 versions available for coupe or hardtop
RACING HARNESS SYSTEM

A pair of cam-locked 3" 5-point racing belts
Colors available: Red, black or blue
APPEARANCE

DRM's exquisite Heat Extractor hood painted to match
Functional rear spoiler painted to match
DRM C500/RSR body identification
Serialized plaque in engine bay and on dashboard
WHEELS

Fikse 3-piece forged aluminum wheels standard
HRE 3-piece forged aluminum wheels optional at additional cost
Front 18" x 10"
Rear 18" x 11"
TIRES

BF Goodrich g-Force KD street tires
Fronts 265/35ZR18
Rears 295/35ZR18
*Optional Hoosier Road Race compound tires:
Front - 275/35ZR18
Rear - 305/30ZR18
PERFORMANCE**

0-60: 3.9 seconds
Quarter mile: 11.70 @ 121.42 mph
Top Speed: 190mph - hardtop, 200mph - coupe
Skid Pad: 1.1g
PRICE

$39,995 complete
Pickup and delivery additional
Original price of car not included

***IF it really did have a DRM package (looked like it)

 

Thinking of any American car ever /versus/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Though the new GT40 is mint.

Give me a TVR any day.

 

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(just on the side) sad but somewhat hilarious.

snowcar






Moral of this video: Buy a shovel and learn to use it dumbass. It'll cost a lot less.

 

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the new Corvettes dont have anything on the old classics like

http://www.corvettegold.com/corvette5.htm

or

http://www.corvettegold.com/corvette4.htm

or

http://www.corvettegold.com/corvette6.htm

 

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stalwartsamurai said:

the new Corvettes dont have anything on the old classics...

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of course not. the new corvettes pale in comparison to the classic corvettes in the late 50's and 60's based on the bar they set for sportcars in general at the time... if that makes sense. i really like the new one though.

 

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stalwartsamurai said:

the new Corvettes dont have anything on the old classics...

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of course not. the new corvettes pale in comparison to the classic corvettes in the late 50's and 60's based on the bar they set for sportcars in general at the time... if that makes sense. i really like the new one though.

 

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New C6 pics from the Chicago auto show

I'm not too excited about the new exterior design (the C5 looks much better), but the performance should make up for it.

 

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From Dre's Sig, I now remember why I think the Corvette is a poor example of what an American sportscar should be. /versus/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

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Its now turned into a mustang-hydra sig /versus/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

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That's what I'm talking about baby. Much better you do know Ford has at least a repective international racing history. /versus/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

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I'd still rather have a corvette than a mustang anyway. /versus/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

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STill prefer a silly Corvette, hum...? Come on DRE, you know you want it. /versus/images/graemlins/grin.gif