2005 Chevrolet Corvette Road Test

FAQ Does the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette really accelerate to 60 mph in four seconds? According to Chevrolet, yes. But, as always, your results will vary depending on your skill, the pavement surface, the air temperature, your geographic location, head or tail winds, tire wear, and other factors.

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette really accelerate to 60 mph in four seconds?
According to Chevrolet, yes. But, as always, your results will vary depending on your skill, the pavement surface, the air temperature, your geographic location, head or tail winds, tire wear, and other factors. By the seat of our pants, the new Corvette is freakin’ fast.

Your test car stickered for $63,200. Isn’t that too much for a Corvette?
Considering that the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette’s performance envelope matches or exceeds that of the more expensive Dodge Viper and a wide variety of overpriced European cars, we’d say no. And remember, we had a fully optioned convertible model – stick to a base coupe without any options, and the Corvette’s bang-for-the-buck ratio increases exponentially.

This is a favorable review of a General Motors product. Did GM send you guys a check? Or are you just blinded by speed?
Neither. General Motors has more talent than just about any car company in the world. The problem is that the bean counters and the shareholders demand maximum profitability, often resulting in substandard products with too many cut corners. Witness, as evidence, the silver plastic trim on the Corvette’s dashboard when real aluminum is more appropriate. Plus, consumer studies with focus groups comprised of current owners and possible conquest customers often lead GM astray. Witness, as evidence, the current Chevrolet Malibu. Lower volume, high-profile vehicles like the Corvette get done right because they are driven by passion. Let’s hope some of that passion gets into mainstream General Motors products.