Impressions of the Chevrolet Corvette for 2005

When you think of the “Chevrolet Corvette” what will usually come to mind for Chevrolet enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Corvette has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2005 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Corvette falls into the coupe for the family category.

Under the Hood

The restyled Corvette Base is equipped with a 6.0-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2004 version.

The Corvette uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses leaf and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The Corvette is 174.60 inches long, 72.60 inches wide, and 49.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 105.80 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The Chevrolet Corvette lists at $43,710 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $38,246.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2005 Corvette is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The Corvette Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 18 MPG driving in the city and 26 - 28 when it came to highway driving. The gas-powered Corvette is a non-hybrid car.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Corvette

The 2005 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Corvette. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.