2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Unique to Canada
Vehicle Highlights
All-new performance car in coupe and convertible body styles | |
Standard: 6.0-L V-8 LS2 engine producing 400 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque (298 kw and 542 Nm) | |
Three suspension systems, available F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control, and Z51 Performance Package | |
Anti-lock braking system, traction control, Active Handling System | |
Extended mobility tires (run flat), Keyless Access and Start system, AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system | |
New options: OnStar, DVD-based navigation system, dual-mode head up display | |
Rigid body structure provides exceptional handling and interior quietness | |
Fresh design inside and out |
Model Lineup
Engine | Transmissions | |||
LS2 6.0L V-8 | 4-spd auto | 6-spd man | 6-spd man | |
Corvette Coupe | s | o | s | o |
Corvette Convertible | s | o | s | o |
Key: | |
Standard | s |
Optional | o |
Not available | - |
CUSTOMER PROFILE: |
Corvette appeals to sophisticated upscale enthusiast buyers. Buyers who are different types of professionals. These customers know cars, and they want the best of a sports car. They want something that handles, stops and goes, but they also want it to be civilized and fuel efficient. |
PRODUCT HISTORY: | |
1953 | Corvette debuts; only 300 production Corvettes produced with 235-cubic-inch 6-cylinder engine |
1955 | First small-block V8 introduced |
1956 | All-new body style; optional removable hardtop |
1957 | Optional factory-installed fuel injection and 4-speed manual transmission |
1963 | All-new Sting Ray introduced with convertible and, for the first time, a coupe model; concealed headlamps debut |
1965 | Four-wheel disc brakes introduced as standard; big block V8 engine available |
1968 | Major restyling with removable "T-top" roof panels and pop-up headlamps |
1970 | Original "LT1" small-block V8 engine option available |
1971 | First optional "ZR-1" package available |
1975 | Convertible dropped from lineup; catalytic converter added |
1977 | Standard leather seats; 500,000th Corvette produced |
1978 | Fastback body style introduced |
1982 | First hatchback debuts; Crossfire Injection system introduced |
1983 | No Corvette models produced for public sale |
1984 | All-new coupe introduced |
1985 | 5.7L Tuned Port Injected V8 engine debuts |
1986 | Convertible returns to lineup; ABS and PASS-Key anti-theft systems introduced |
1988 | 17-inch wheels and tires added as optional equipment |
1989 | ZF 6-speed manual transmission, Selective Ride Control and standard 17" wheels added |
1990 | New interior; driver-side air bag added; ZR-1 option introduced with multi-valve, 375-hp 5.7L V8 engine |
1991 | Convex rear fascia (similar to ZR-1) added to all models |
1992 | Second-generation, 300-hp 5.7L V8 ("LT1") and Bosch ABS/ASR combination anti-lock brake and traction control strategy debut; 1-millionth Corvette produced |
1993 | ZR-1 output increased to 405-horsepower; passive keyless entry introduced; 40th Anniversary model produced |
1994 | Passenger-side air bag added; redesigned interior; revised "LT1" V8 receives Sequential-Port Fuel Injection, raising horsepower to 300 |
1995 | Bosch ABS V debuts; heavy-duty brakes become standard; last year for ZR-1 model |
1996 | ZR-1 discontinued; 330-hp 5.7L "LT4" V8 engine debuts; special Grand Sport and Collector Edition packages available on coupe and convertible models; selective real time damping suspension available |
1997 | All-new, fifth-generation Corvette coupe debuts at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and Los Angeles Auto Show ; new "LS1" all-aluminum small-block V8 engine introduced |
1998 | All-new convertible model added to model lineup; new "active handling" system available on coupe and convertible; engine air-filter life monitor added |
1999 | All-new hardtop model debuts; power telescopic steering column with manual tilt, and Head-Up Display (HUD) available (hatchback coupe and convertible); standard synthetic axle lubricant and Twilight Sentinel (all models) |
2000 | New road wheels and sports suspension improvements; two new Corvette-exclusive exterior colours (Millennium Yellow and Bowling Green Metallic) |
2001 | New "Z06" hardtop model introduced with high-output 5.7-litre V8 engine ("LS6"), 6-speed manual transmission and numerous Z06-specific features; side slip control added to active handling system; improved traction control system; new convertible top for improved noise reduction and high-speed driving |
2002 | Enhancements to Z06 hardtop - LS6 engine output increased to 405-hp from 385-hp; internal manual trunk entrapment release handle on convertible. |
2003 | 50th Anniversary Edition available on coupe and convertible; new Selective Ride suspension; optional magnesium wheels reintroduced (coupe/convertible); standard Child Restraint Anchorage System (CRAS) |
2004 | Commemorative editions of Coupe, Convertible and Z06 available; carbon fiber hood and revised shock valving on Z06 |
2005 | All-new performance car in coupe and convertible body styles; standard 6.0-L V-8 engine producing 400 horsepower |
SIXTH-GENERATION CORVETTE MELDS POWER, PASSION, PRECISION
Marking the sixth generation of its legacy, the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette delivers more power, passion and precision to reach a new standard of performance car excellence.
The 2005 Corvette is more competition-influenced than any previous Corvette. The goal was a performance car that would be at home in virtually any environment. That means raw performance, improved ride comfort, a precisely built and technically sophisticated interior and contemporary new body.
"The sixth generation represents a comprehensive upgrade to the Corvette," said Dave Hill, Corvette chief engineer and GM Performance Cars vehicle line executive. "Our goal was to create a Corvette that does more things well than any other performance car."
The car features dramatic new styling, the new 6.0L V-8 engine that produces 400 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque (298 kw and 542 Nm), a revised suspension and more powerful brakes. It delivers extreme performance capabilities and offers value, style, quality and comfort.
The 2005 Coupe production begins in the summer of 2004, with the Convertible following in the fall of 2004. European sales begin in October, and other regions by early 2005. All models will be built in Bowling Green, Ky.
Exterior styling
The Corvette combines classic cues with an expressive new design. While the styling team used the latest advanced computer-aided design techniques, they relied heavily on traditional hand sculpting. Sculptors pored over every millimeter of the car’s surface. The aerodynamic development combined digital simulations, Corvette Racing experience and more than 400 hours of wind tunnel testing.
The driving force behind the exterior was to keep it fresh, yet distill the passion exemplified by the classic mid-year Corvettes of 1963-1967.
The new Corvette is 5 inches (127 mm) shorter and about 1 inch (25 mm) narrower than its predecessor. Larger wheels (18-inch in front, 19-inch in rear) are topped by dramatic fender forms. Exposed headlamps (not seen on Corvettes since 1962) combine with the grille to create a stronger “face” on the car. The fixed Xenon High-Intensity Discharge lamps provide superior lighting performance.
The Coupe’s removable-roof panel is 15 percent larger, yet offers the same structural stiffness as C5’s while weighing just 1 pound (0.45 kg) more. The tapered rear deck and fascia improve high-speed performance. The lean rear design sports round taillamps and center-exit exhaust.
The ability to keep lines and surfaces smooth was supported by technology. For example, the Keyless Access system replaces traditional mechanical door and hatch handles with solenoids and electronic actuators.
At 0.28 coefficient of drag, the C6 is the most aerodynamic Corvette ever, and has improved anti-lift characteristics that improve high-speed stability.
The Corvette Convertible
The 2005 Corvette features an optional power-operated soft top. An easy-to-operate manual top remains standard. Both configurations use a five-layer fabric that conceals the underlying structure for a good top-up appearance, plus it helps preserve the car’s excellent aerodynamics and reduces road noise.
Every option available on the Coupe can be had on the Convertible, including features new to the Corvette such as OnStar, XM Satellite Radio (continental U.S. only) and DVD navigation system.
OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the United States and Canada. Using the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Personal Calling that allows drivers to make and receive hands-free, voice-activated phone calls using a powerful three-watt analog system and external antenna for greater reception.�
Power
The 2005 Corvette features the new 6.0L V-8 LS2 engine based on GM’s Gen IV small-block family. The LS2 is the most powerful standard small-block engine ever offered in Corvette, and features:
All-new 319-T5 aluminum deep-skirt block casting with cast-in-place iron cylinder bore liners and cross-bolted main caps
Cylinder head design derived from the C5 Z06
Camshaft lift increased to take advantage of increased head flow
Revised exhaust manifolds are 34 percent lighter
Compression raised to 10.9:1
More powerful engine controller incorporates all electronic throttle control (ETC) functions
With base curb weight starting at 3,179 pounds/1,442 kg (Coupe) and 3,199 pounds/1,451 kg (Convertible) the new Corvette is significantly lighter than its predecessor.
The car is capable of 186 mph (300 km/h), faster than any production Corvette in history. It reaches zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds, and in 4.1 seconds with the optional Z51 Performance Package, and covers the quarter-mile in 12.6 seconds at 114 mph (183 km/h).
Shifting gears
The Tremec six-speed manual features improved shifting characteristics thanks to numerous upgrades, including new synchronizers that reduce travel by 10 percent, and a redesigned shifter lever.
The Tremec is available with two sets of ratios. The more aggressive gear set is reserved for Corvette’s Z51 Performance Package and is tailored with numerically higher gears to improve acceleration. Also, a numerically lower fifth gear gives the Z51 better fuel efficiency and a higher top speed than base models. To increase durability in sustained high-speed situations, the Z51 and the base European manual-transmission models have a transmission cooler.
The Hydra-Matic 4L65-E automatic transmission is an upgraded version of the C5’s 4L60-E, strengthened and revised to accommodate the LS2’s torque. It includes GM’s advanced Performance Algorithm Shifting, which automatically selects the optimal gear for a given driving condition.
To beef up the internals, a five-pinion planetary gear set was added – replacing a four-pinion gear set. The extra gear reduces friction and loads carried by all the gears. For protection from the high temperatures that are generated by high speed, a four-plate oil cooler has been added.
Settle inside
The passion of the exterior’s design is reflected in an all-new interior. Even with the car’s more compact exterior dimensions, the new interior has just as much usable room – including class-leading cargo space that can swallow two golf bags. Greatly improved materials, craftsmanship and functionality help deliver premium quality meant to enhance performance driving.
The theme was inspired by Corvette's dual-cockpit heritage, with a flowing, wraparound upper feature line. The result lends spaciousness to the passenger and a nestled cluster pod for the driver.
The instrument panel and doors are covered with cast-skin foam-in-place trim that looks like a leather-wrapped, padded panel. It is warm and inviting and has double the life of conventional trim materials. Aluminum trim adds richness.
An AM/FM radio with CD player and MP3 capability is standard. New technology enhances conventional radio reception. An improved optional Bose audio system with an in-dash six-disc changer and XM Satellite Radio (continental U.S. only) add to the choices available to the audiophile owner.
A full-function OnStar system is available, and for the first time, Corvette offers onboard navigation as an option. Using a 6.5-inch (165 mm) color touch-screen display, the DVD-based system contains all the map data for the United States and Canada on one disc.
Chassis
Overall vehicle weight is significantly reduced, despite mass-increasing features such as larger wheels and tires, more robust brakes and increased body acoustics. It also delivers a quieter, more pleasing ride.
The car retains the hydroformed steel rail backbone structure, which features cored composite floors, an enclosed center tunnel, rear-mounted transmission and aluminum cockpit structure
Suspension cradles, control arms, knuckles, springs, dampers, bushings, stabilizer bars and steering gear have all been redesigned. New Goodyear Extended Mobility Tires (EMT) take advantage of the latest sidewall design and compound technology for run-flat capabilitie
Three suspension choices allow drivers to choose the setup that best suits their driving style. The standard suspension is tuned for a balance of ride comfort and precise handling. Corvette is now more poised at even higher handling levels, yet easier to driv
The optional F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension features magneto-rheological dampers able to detect road surfaces and adjust the damping rates to those surfaces almost instantly for optimal ride control. The system has been improved to deliver more differentiation between the system’s “Tour” and “Sport” settings.
The Z51 Performance Package brings Coupe performance very close to the widely admired C5 Z06. The Z51 offers more aggressive dampers and springs, larger stabilizer bars, and larger cross-drilled brake rotors (13.4 inches/340 mm in front and 13 inches/330 mm in rear) for optimum track performance while still providing a comfortable ride.
With each suspension, three standard dynamic chassis control systems – anti-lock braking, traction control, and Active Handling – operate in concert. In all, the new dynamic chassis control systems are smarter, less intrusive and more adept at making the total driving experience precisely what drivers have come to expect from their Corvette.
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Chevrolet Communications
Bob Tripolsky
Phone: 313-667-5051
Fax: 313-667-4007
E-mail:
GM of Canada Communications
Richard James
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail:
GM de Mexico Communications
Juan Bernardo Urrutia
Phone:
011-525-6250-3046
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STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES
EXTERIOR FEATURES | Coupe | Convertible |
Antenna - integrated, hidden | S | S |
Body panels - corrosion-proof composite body panels | S | S |
Convertible top - power folding with rear-window defogger | - | S |
Fog lights | S | S |
Glass - Solar-Ray, tinted | S | S |
Headlights - Xenon, High-Intensity Discharge low beams, halogen high beams | S | S |
Mirrors - power remote control, heated with driver-side electrochromic auto-dimming feature | S | S |
Package - Roof: one-piece, transparent removable roof panel | O | - |
Package - Roof: one-piece, transparent and standard body-colour roof panels | O | - |
Roof - one piece, body-colour removable roof panel | S | - |
Tires - P245/40ZR18 - Front - Extended Mobility (EMT) | S | S |
Tires - P285/35ZR19 - Rear - Extended Mobility (EMT) | S | S |
Wheels - painted 5-spoke aluminum (front - 18" x 8.5" / rear - 19" x 10") | S | S |
Wheels - polished 5-spoke aluminum (front - 18" x 8.5" / rear - 19" x 10") | O | O |
Wheels - Competition Gray painted, aluminum (front - 18" x 8.5" / rear - 19" x 10") | O | O |
Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent) | S | S |
INTERIOR FEATURES | Coupe | Convertible |
Air conditioning - automatic, dual-zone, includes exterior temperature display | S | S |
Air filtration system - includes pollen filter | S | S |
Cargo convenience net - includes luggage shade on Coupe | S | S |
Console - illuminated, lockable with storage, auxiliary power outlet, fuel filler door release, ashtray with cigar lighter, armrest and cupholders | S | S |
Cruise control - electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features | S | S |
Defogger - electric, rear-view | S | S |
Garage door opener - universal, HomeLink 3-channel programmable | S | S |
Floor mats - carpeted | S | S |
Fuel filler door - power remote | S | S |
Ignition - keyless, engaged with push-button start | S | S |
Instrumentation - analogue speedometer, tachometer, fuel, voltmeter, coolant temperature and oil pressure gauges | S | S |
Instrumentation - Driver Information Centre (multi-language), includes GM Oil Life System and low tire pressure monitoring system | S | S |
Instrumentation - Head-Up Display (HUD) includes readouts for street mode, track mode with G-meter, vehicle speed, tachometer, and key gauge readings | S | S |
Mirror - rear-view with electrochromic auto-dimming feature and compass | S | S |
Package - Memory: includes driver seat, exterior mirrors, sound system, climate control and telescoping steering column | S | S |
Retained accessory power | S | S |
Steering column - power telescopic, manual tilt | S | S |
Steering wheel - leather-wrapped | S | S |
Sunshades - LH and RH padded; illuminated vanity mirrors | S | S |
Trunk/hatch release - power | S | S |
Windows - driver and passenger with express-down feature | S | S |
SEATS | Coupe | Convertible |
Seats - sport bucket seats with heated perforated leather seating surfaces, power 6-way driver and passenger adjusters with power lumbar, side bolsters, back angle adjustment and integral head restraints | S | S |
SOUND SYSTEMS | Coupe | Convertible |
AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3 player, auto tone control, Radio Data System (RDS) and TheftLock | S | S |
AM/FM stereo with DVD-based GPS navigation system with 178 mm (6.5 in.) LCD colour display, touch screen, voice recognition, single CD player, auto tone control, Radio Data System (RDS) and TheftLock | O | O |
Bose Premium 7-speaker system with AudioPilot noise compensation technology | S | S |
MECHANICAL | Coupe | Convertible |
Active Handling System - integrates chassis, brake and traction control systems | S | S |
Axle - limited-slip differential | S | S |
Axle - performance ratio 3.15:1 (requires automatic transmission) | O | O |
Brakes - 4-wheel disc | S | S |
Brakes - 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | S | S |
Drive - rear-wheel | S | S |
Engine - 6.0L LS2 V8 SFI | S | S |
Engine block heater | S | S |
Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel (rear of catalytic converter), with polished chrome quad outlets | S | S |
Package - Z51 Performance: includes performance-tuned Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMT tires, special gear ratios for manual transmission, performance axle ratio for automatic transmission, sport suspension with stiffer springs and stabilizer bars, specific shock absorbers, larger cross-drilled rotors and power steering, engine oil and transmission coolers (not available with Magnetic Selective Ride Control. 3.15 performance axle ratio included when 4-speed automatic transmission is specified) | O | O |
Steering - power, rack-and-pinion, speed-sensitive | S | S |
Suspension - 4-wheel independent, includes transverse fibreglass leaf springs | S | S |
Suspension - Magnetic Selective Ride Control, computer-controlled active suspension system with adjustable shock absorbers (not available with Z51 Performance Handling Package) | O | O |
Transmission - 6-speed manual | S | S |
Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive, includes 2.73 axle ratio | O | O |
SAFETY AND SECURITY | Coupe | Convertible |
Air bags - driver and passenger, frontal with passenger-side air bag suppression switch | S | S |
Air bags - driver and passenger, seat-mounted side-impact | S | S |
Door locks - power, programmable, includes lock-out protection | S | S |
Headlights - Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control | S | S |
Keyless access system - includes push-button start, lock/unlock and Panic feature | S | S |
OnStar In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service - includes one-year Safe & Sound plan | O | O |
Safety restraints - lower anchors | S | S |
Theft-deterrent system - immobilizer and audible/visible alarm | S | S |
Traction control - electronic, full-function, all-speed | S | S |
Trunk - internal manual trunk entrapment release handle | - | S |
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Overview | |
Models: | Chevrolet Corvette – Coupe and Convertible |
Body styles / driveline: | two-door hatchback coupe with removable roof and soft-top convertible rear-drive, front-engine |
Construction: | composite body panels, hydroformed steel frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components |
Manufacturing location: | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
Engine | 6.0L V-8 LS2 |
Displacement (cu in / cc): | 364 / 5967 |
Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 4 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92 |
Block material: | cast aluminum |
Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum |
Valvetrain: | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
Fuel delivery: | SFI (sequential fuel injection) |
Compression ratio: | 10.9:1 |
Horsepower | 400 / 298 @ 6000 |
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): | 400 / 542 @ 4400 |
Recommended fuel: | 93 octane recommended, not required |
Maximum engine speed (rpm): | 6500 |
Estimated fuel economy: | |
MPG (city / hwy / combined) | automatic: 18 / 25 / 21 |
MPIG (city / hwy / combined) | automatic: 22 / 35 / 26 |
L/100km (city / hwy / combined) | automatic: 12.8 / 8.1 / 10.7 |
Transmissions | Hydra-Matic 4L65-E | Tremec T56 | Tremec T56 6-speed manual, w/ optional Z51 Sport Package |
Type: | four-speed automatic, with Performance Algorithm Shifting | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Gear ratios (:1): | |||
First: | 3.06 | 2.66 | 2.97 |
Second: | 1.63 | 1.78 | 2.07 |
Third: | 1.00 | 1.30 | 1.43 |
Fourth: | 0.70 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Fifth: | - | 0.74 | 0.71 |
Sixth: | - | 0.50 | 0.57 |
Reverse: | 2.29 | 2.90 | 3.28 |
Final drive ratio: | std: 2.73; opt: 3.15 | 3.42 | 3.42 |
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Front: | short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber | ||
Rear: | short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber | ||
Traction control: | electronic traction control, Active Handling | ||
Steering type: | speed sensitive, magnetic power-assisted rack-and-pinion | ||
Steering ratio: | 16.1:1 | ||
Steering wheel turns, | TBD | ||
Turning circle, | 39 / 12 | ||
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Type: | power-assisted disc with ABS, front and rear | ||
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm): | front: 12.8 x 1.26 / 325 x 32 Z51 Performance Package:� front: 13.4 x 1.26 / 340 x 32 rear:� 13 x 1 / 330 x 26 | ||
Wheels/Tires | Std. & Magnetic Selective Ride Control | Z51 Sport Package | |
Wheel size: |
rear: 19 inch x 10 inch |
rear: 19 inch �x 10 inch | |
Tires: | Goodyear Eagle F1 GS | Goodyear Eagle F1 SC | |
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Exterior | |||
Wheelbase (in / mm): | 106 / 2686 | ||
Overall length (in / mm): | 175 / 4435 | ||
Overall width (in / mm): | 73 / 1844 | ||
Overall height (in / mm): | 49 / 1246 | ||
Track (in / mm): | front: 62 / 1577 | ||
Base curb weight (lbs / kg): | Coupe: 3179 / 1442 Convertible: 3199 / 1451 | ||
Weight distribution | 51 / 49 | ||
Interior | |||
Seating capacity | 2 / 0 | ||
Interior volume (cu ft / L) | 52 / 1475 | ||
Head room (in / mm): | 38 / 962 | ||
Leg room (in / mm): | 43 / 1093 | ||
Shoulder room | 55 / 1403 | ||
Hip room (in / mm): | 54 / 1363 | ||
Capacities | |||
Cargo volume (hatchback/trunk area) | Coupe: 22 / 634 Convertible top down: 5 / 144 | ||
Fuel tank (gal / L): | 18 / 68.1 | ||
Engine oil (qt / L): | 5.5 / 5.2 |
What manual transmission is in a 2005 Corvette?
What manual transmission is in the C6 Corvette?
Chevrolet Corvette (C6) | |
Transmission | 6-speed T-56 manual 6-speed TR-6060 manual 4-speed 4L65-E automatic (only for 2005, and 2006-07 Z06 on special request) 6-speed 6L80 automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 105.6 in (2,682 mm) |
Length | 174.6 in (4,435 mm) 175.6 in (4,460 mm) (Z06, ZR1) |
What manual transmission is in C5 Corvette?
Chevrolet Corvette (C5) | |
Transmission | 6-speed manual T-56 4-speed automatic 4L60E |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 104.5 in (2,654 mm) |
Length | 179.7 in (4,564 mm) |