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04.11.04

Chevrolet Corvette Show&Go
Customized vehicles run the gamut from mild to wild. This Competition Yellow 2005 Corvette coupe show vehicle tilts toward the wild end of the spectrum. Its graphics make a clear statement about this sixth-generation Corvette’s performance. Along with a myriad of appearance-changing features, this Corvette introduces a number of high-performance components for the 2005 Corvette.
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
- LS2 V-8 with CNC-machined cylinder heads that increase engine’s horsepower from standard 400 to approximately 425 hp
- Short-throw shifter for the six-speed manual transmission
- Modified Z51 suspension with heavier spring rates, larger diameter anti-roll bars, adjustable dampers and high-rate bushings
- Cross-drilled brake rotors
- Modified production seats
- Aluminum door sill plates and touch points for shifter and parking brake
- Custom mesh screens for side coves, exhaust system and grille
- High-tech interior trim components
- Carbon fiber trim for:
- Underhood components
- Hood with center-section rise
- Exterior mirrors
- Rocker panel extensions
- Rear wing
Text and photos: Chevrolet
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