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2006 Chevrolet Corvette
Date Published: 11/23/08

2006 Chevrolet Corvette
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MSRP:
$43,690 - 64,890

Invoice:
$39,103 - 58,077

Class:
Premium Sporty/performance Car

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2006 Chevrolet Corvette
Expert Rating Summary
Category Coupe w/Z51, man. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Sporty performance Car Average Rating
Acceleration 10 8.2
Fuel Economy 5 4.2
Ride Quality 2 4.3
Steering/Handling/Braking 10 8.5
Quietness 3 4.1
Controls 7 6.3
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 5 5.7
Room/Comfort (rear) 0 .7
Cargo Room 6 2
Value within Class 9 4.5
Total Score: 57 48.5
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2006 Chevrolet Corvette Review
An available 6-speed automatic transmission and the return of the high-performance Z06 model mark 2006 for Corvette. Chevrolet's two-seat V8 sports car comes as a coupe and convertible. Coupes are hatchbacks with a lift-off roof panel. Convertibles have a manual-folding fabric top and heated glass rear window; a power-folding top is optional. Base models have 400 hp and a 6-speed manual transmission. Replacing a 4-speed automatic, the optional 6-speed automatic includes steering wheel paddles for manual operation. Z06 is a hatchback coupe with fixed roof panel. It has 505 hp and mandatory 6-speed manual. All Corvettes have ABS, traction/antiskid control, and run-flat tires. Side airbags are standard on convertibles, optional on coupes. Z06s have specific suspension, tires, and brakes. Optional on base models is GM's Magnetic Selective Ride Control that automatically adjusts firmness within two driver-selectable modes. Also available is a high-performance Z51 package that has a firmer, nonadjustable suspension.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Offering more power and style than typical Sporty/Performance vehicles, Premium Sporty/Performance Cars usually cost much more and have more comfort and convenience equipment. Two-passenger convertibles and 4-seat coupes rule the roost in this class.

Our Best Buy is Chevrolet Corvette. Our Recommended picks include BMW Z4 and Mercedes-Benz CLK.
News
It's been on and off more times than a light switch, but a long-rumored "super 'Vette" is apparently back on Chevrolet's agenda, says one usually reliable source. Once known as "Blue Devil" and now allegedly proceeding as project Sting Ray, this ultimate Corvette would pack around 600 hp and sell for around $100,000. No word yet on timing, but an early 2008-model debut seems possible.
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