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    Chevrolet Corvette Z51 SEMA Showcar 2005

    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.

    -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: Underhood components, Hood with center-section rise, Exterior mirrors, Rocker panel extensions, Rear wing

    Story by General Motors Corp
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    Configuration: Cast Aluminum V8
    Valvetrain: OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl
    Displacement: 5970 cc
    Power: 316.9 kW / 425 bhp @ 6000 rpm Height 1246 mm / 49.1 in
    Torque: 542.33 nm / 400 ft lbs @ 4400
    Redline: 6500 rpm
    HP / Liter: 71.19 bhp per litre
    HP / Curb Weight: 295.14 bhp per ton
    Gear Type: 6-Speed Manual
    Curb Weight: 1440 kg / 3175 lbs
    Front Brake Size: 340 mm / 13.4 in
    Rear Brake Size: 330 mm / 13 in
    Top Speed: 289.7 kph / 180.0 mph
    Reach for the moon! Even if you miss, you'll still be among the stars!

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    That looks SOOOO good in those colours.

    It makes the rear view really sweet
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    I'm liking the exposed CF on the hood.
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    The wing is not attractive.

    The cars at the SEMA show were kind of boring this year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dino Scuderia
    The wing is not attractive.
    I agree, i think the wing is fugly, other than that its alright.

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    love the Carbon Fiber bits, glad GM didint hide thosde. the rear wing could be better though
    top marks for the rest!
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    Quote Originally Posted by press release
    Its graphics make a clear statement about this sixth-generation Corvette's performance.
    A stripe = graphics?
    Interesting interpretation of the word "graphics".

    Quote Originally Posted by press release
    Along with a myriad of appearance-changing features
    Such as:
    A wing
    A new splitter
    Some very subtle side skirts
    Black wingmirrors
    New wheels
    Slightly bigger exhausts


    GM's media department are in dire need of some basic education.
    Myriad = indefinitely great number.

    Not 6 things, of which only two are particularly noticeable without comparison alongside the standard car.

    Quote Originally Posted by press release
    -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
    Sounds great.
    Take the wing off, and paint the door mirors yellow (they look like they were stuck on as an afterthought, I don't really care if not painting the c.f. saves 10 grammes on a 1.4 tonne car.) and I might be interested.

    Quote Originally Posted by press release
    -High-tech interior trim components
    That sounds like the author is five. High-tech? Anything more specific?
    Carbon fibre? Aluminium? Leerdammer?

    Do these companies just employ monkeys to write the press releases?
    You'd have thought some qualification in the use of the English language would come in useful.
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    Eh, I guess it's okay. I like the stock C5-and-a-half look much better though.
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    pretty awesome

    I mean...for a vette, j/k.
    Most wanted cars:

    Ford GT, Aston Martin DB9, Nissan Skyline R-34 V-Spec II, 2004 SVT Cobra Mustang, VW Golf R32, TVR Cerbera 4.5, Ford Focus RS, Aston Martin Vanquish S

    Still waiting.....Shelby Cobra, Shelby GR1, 2006 Ford Lightning, Next generation SVT Mustang Cobra 2006? Mazda Speed RX8

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