The Chevrolet Corvette Base for 2005: Improving on 2004
Several things can be said about the Chevrolet Corvette series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
Under the Hood
Standard equipment in the Corvette for 2004 and 2005 includes the 6.0 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 6-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.
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.
Vehicle Statistics
105.80 of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits 49.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the Corvette Base are 174.60 inches long by 72.60 inches wide.
Pricing is an important consideration when buy a car. The Chevrolet Corvette lists at $43,710 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $38,246. This price was high compared to the industry average price for a 2-door coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2005 Corvette is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.00 gallons.
The Corvette Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 18 MPG driving in the city and 26 – 28 when it came to long-distance. The gas-powered Corvette is a non-hybrid car.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Corvette
The 2004 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Corvette. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Corvette Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.