- coupe 83,531
- 2,542 below average
- 16,995 good
- Mesa, AZ
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- autoshopper.com
- 2,542 below average coupe 83,531 silver automatic
2004 chevrolet corvette review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Commemorative editions mark the last of the c5s. introductionthe 2004 model year is the swan song for the fifth-generation chevrolet corvette, and will mark the best year for the c5s. Le mans blue paint and polished wheels distinguish the 2004 corvette commemorative edition models. Their interiors are shale-colored, with a matching top on the convertible. the high-performance z06 benefits from suspension tuning for 2004 based on extensive testing at germany's fabled nurburgring racetrack and general motors milford proving grounds. The goal was improved ride quality, but the revised z06 suspension also feels 'more tied down, more glued to the road,' according to chevrolet. Sporting a c5-r le mans stripe, the z06 commemorative edition gets a lightweight carbon fiber hood. for the past 50 years, the corvette has been america's sports car, a u. S.-production two-seater capable of real racetrack performance. The corvette endures because it has always represented a performance value. The c5 does this in a big way, boasting performance and handling matched only by the dodge viper, porsche 911 and various exotics, all of which are far more expensive. but some of that misses the point. There's really nothing quite like the corvette. Driving each of the c5 models, whether it's a coupe, convertible, or the z06, is always a visceral experience. Most powerful is the z06 hardtop, with 405 horsepower on tap. The coupe is the most practical, offering nearly twice as much trunk space as the convertible or hardtop models. The convertible is sometimes the most enjoyable, however. Motoring along on a warm summer night in a corvette with the top down can be a peak experience. lineupthe 2004 corvette lineup consists of coupe 43,735), convertible 50,735), and z06 hardtop 51,585). the 350-horsepower 5. 7-liter ls1 v8 powers the coupe and convertible. An automatic transmission is standard; a six-speed manual 915) is optional. the ls6 v8 in the z06 hardtop displaces the same 5. 7 liters, but produces an amazing 405 horsepower and 400 foot-pounds of torque. Z06 comes only with the six-speed manual. the coupe comes with a body-colored removable roof panel as standard equipment; a blue-tinted transparent removable panel 750) is an option. The coupe's rear window opens like a hatchback. The hardtop and convertible have trunks. The coupe comes with a parcel net and luggage shade. Child restraint attachment system (cras) hooks are provided in the passenger and the passenger-side air bag can be manually shut off while carrying children. The z06 hardtop adds a head-up instrument display, titanium exhaust, a tire inflator kit for its goodyear eagle f1 tires, and forged alloy wheels. The six-speed manual is the only transmission offered. commemorative editions add $3,700 to the retail prices of the coupe and convertible, $4,335 to the msrp of the z06 with its carbon fiber hood. walkaroundthe corvette's flowing front fenders are handsome when viewed either from outside or behind the wheel, while the bulging rear end is reminiscent of the imsa gtp corvettes of the late '80s. Putting the top down exposes body-colored trim behind the seats that reminds us of an open-cockpit racer. It looks really cool. the z06 hardtop presents a different profile from the coupe. The hardtop roofline is actually more coupe-like than the coupe's, whose hatchback glass slopes more steeply. Other visible differences between the coupe and hardtop are subtle, including tidy z06 emblems on each side of the hardtop. Modest mesh air intakes in the nose and wedge-shaped mesh brake cooling inlets are visible on the rocker panels just aft the doors. Special five-spoke aluminum wheels afford a view of big red brake calipers and are fitted with massive goodyear f1 supercar rubber, p265/40zr up front, p295/35zr out back. It was intended as a street racer with track capabilities, chevrolet's one-up response to ford's mustang cobra r. The designation z06 has a rich history, dating back to the 1963 split-window sting ray, when the z06 was a pure road-racing package. (the z comes from zora arkus-duntov, the corvette's famous first chief engineer.) chevrolet has revived the z06 designation for this more-than-worthy successor. Using thinner glass, a titanium exhaust system and less insulation saves the weight. Don't bother arguing that insulation is a creature comfort; with a car like this, noise and spiritual comfort level are intertwined. Ask anyone who's driven a noisy racecar. corvette's lever-style door handles seem a bit dated, harder to grab than other designs. interiorc5 corvettes come with comfortable cabins, something that wasn't always true of previous-generation models. Low doorsills and narrow side rails make getting in and out easier than before. The seats are comfortable and there's plenty of room for driver and passenger, though there isn't a lot of space for stuff. Front seat space in the three models is pretty much the same. The power seats have a memory function and the handsome analog gauges are easier to use and more satisfying than the old digital displays. the manually operated convertible top stows neatly under a body-colored cover that folds flat at the forward edge of the trunk lid. The soft top is very nice. It's made of high-quality material and the rear window is glass. Riding in the convertible with the top down is very pleasant and lots of fun with much aural feedback. There's very little buffeting at speed. the corvette is not a quiet car, but the rattles and stress squeaks that have haunted corvettes for so long have largely been eliminated. We noticed more road noise and engine noise in the convertible than in the coupe, and even more comes through in the z06. However, this is a sports car, and noise, particularly the calculated growl of that terrific v8, is part of the deal. rearward visibility is a little limited. The rear window is a narrow slot. The side mirrors are wide, but not tall, and work fairly well. Arriving at the airport after a trip halfway around the world, we were able to cram two huge duffel bags into a coupe. The coupe's trunk can hold 24. 8 cubic feet of cargo, considerably more than the convertible's 13. 9 cubic feet and the hardtop's 13. 3 cubic feet. The convertible's trunk sits on top of the rear deck. It's an efficient space with a flat load floor. The corvette is a beast. the standard corvette engine, the ls1 v8, is potent. Stand on the throttle and it's fast traffic. It produces 350 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque with the six-speed manual transmission, and 360 pound-feet with the automatic. the corvette is quick out of the gate, whether equipped with the automatic or manual. While we prefer the six-speed, we have to admit that the automatic rams its shifts home with authority, and there's enough muscle in the ls1 v8 to cover the performance penalties associated with auto-shifters. The automatic does not have a manual-shift mode, but it doesn't need one. unlike most ragtops, the c. Power Seats✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels✔ Alloy Wheels
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