Chevrolet Corvette (C6)
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This article is about the sixth generation of the Chevrolet Corvette (C6). For general Corvette information, see Chevrolet Corvette.
The Chevrolet Corvette (C6) is the sixth generation of the Corvette sports car that was produced by Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 2005 to 2013 model years. It is the first Corvette with exposed headlamps (as opposed to hidden headlamps) since the 1962 model. Production variants include the Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport, and 427 Convertible. Racing variants include the C6.R, an American Le Mans Series GT1 championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans GTE-Pro winner.
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Manufacturer | Chevrolet (General Motors) |
Also called | Corvette (Europe, 2005–2010)[1] |
Production | June 2004 – February 28, 2013 |
Model years | 2005–2013 |
Assembly | United States: Bowling Green, Kentucky |
Designer | Tom Peters (2001)[2][3] |
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Class | Sports car (S) |
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Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
Platform | Y-body/GMX245 |
Related | Cadillac XLR |
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Transmission | (2009–2013 ZR1 on special request) |
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Wheelbase | 105.6 in (2,682 mm) |
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Chronology | |
Predecessor | Chevrolet Corvette (C5) |
Successor | Chevrolet Corvette (C7) |
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