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2005 Chevrolet Corvette

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Kelley Blue Book Retail:  $26,500 – $30,600   Change Vehicle
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EPA Fuel Economy:
City: 18   Highway: 26 – 28
Available Engines:
400-hp, 6.0-liter V-8 (premium)
Available Transmissions: 4-speed automatic w/OD
6-speed manual w/OD

New or Notable

 What We Like

 What We Don't

400-hp, 6.0-liter V-8
Coupe and convertible body styles
Manual or automatic
Improved aerodynamics
Available Z51 Performance Package
 
+Performance
+RWD handling
+Heritage
+Instrument layout and legibility
+Appearance
 
-Wet-pavement traction and control
-Idling noise and vibration on some cars
-Difficult entry and exit
-Visibility in convertible
 

Vehicle Summary

Still known as “America’s sports car,” the Chevrolet Corvette gets a full redesign for the 2005 model year. The new model is shorter and slightly narrower than the previous version but promises nearly as much passenger space. Engine output has grown by 50 horsepower, and the headlights are now fixed units.  Read more 

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Available Styles

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  Original MSRP

2dr Convertible Base

$51,445

2dr Coupe Base

$43,710

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