An Evolutionary Model: The 2006 Corvette Revisited
The Chevrolet Corvette is a 2-door car available at your Chevrolet dealer. The Corvette came in two configurations: Base and Z06. The Base configuration is powered by the 6.0-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 27 – 28 highway miles and 17 – 18 city. The Corvette competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Kia.
Standard equipment in the Corvette for 2005 and 2006 includes the 6.0 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 6-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Corvette.
The fuel system for the 2006 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 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.
The dimensions of the Corvette Base are 72.60 inches wide by 174.60 inches long. It sits 49.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 105.70 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The retail price (MSRP) was $43,690 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $39,103. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
The Corvette Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 – 18 MPG driving in the city and 27 – 28 when it came to highway driving. The gas-powered Corvette is a non-hybrid car.
The vehicle is available in Arctic White, Black, Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic, Lemans Blue Metallic, Machine Silver Metallic, Monterey Red Metallic, Velocity Yellow Tintcoat, and Victory Red.
The standard warranty period for the Corvette is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Corvette Base sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Corvette.