Why do they designate the 2004 a C6?
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Melting Slicks
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From: St. Charles Mo
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Why do they designate the 2005 a C6?
OK, Now that I have offically seen the 2004 in a commercial, and we have confirmed what it looks like, tell me why it is designated as a C6? The so called C3's went thru higher degree of variations than what appears to be the case for the 2004 C6. Is it just cause they did away with the hidden head lights? :confused:
Bullshark
Sorry, I ment 2005 :withstupid:
[Modified by Bullshark, 12:20 PM 1/1/2004]
Bullshark
Sorry, I ment 2005 :withstupid:
[Modified by Bullshark, 12:20 PM 1/1/2004]
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Melting Slicks
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From: St. Charles Mo
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Re: Why do they designate the 2005 a C6? (gsfgf)
Can't we say the same kind of statement for the various years 68 thru 83?? Guess I am just a conservative purest. I would have expected a more radical body redesign to qualify a C designation rollover. :skep:
P.S. I have an Idea, lets change the C3 designation to follow somthing like this;
68 -72 C3-1
73 C3-2
74 -76 C3-3
77-83 C3-4
Never mind, this is getting too tough for me trying to recover from my New Year's eve partying
[Modified by Bullshark, 12:58 PM 1/1/2004]
P.S. I have an Idea, lets change the C3 designation to follow somthing like this;
68 -72 C3-1
73 C3-2
74 -76 C3-3
77-83 C3-4
Never mind, this is getting too tough for me trying to recover from my New Year's eve partying
[Modified by Bullshark, 12:58 PM 1/1/2004]
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From: CORTLANDT MANOR NY
Re: Why do they designate the 2005 a C6? (Bullshark)
The C6 will come out in late 2004 as a 2005 model. Most of the design changes are drivetrain and suspension related. Wheelbase is shorter, wider, and many of the other changes are yet to be announced.
Body style does not represent a radical change but it does look good.
Body style does not represent a radical change but it does look good.
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From: Montreal QC
Re: Why do they designate the 2005 a C6? (Bullshark)
OK, Now that I have offically seen the 2004 in a commercial, and we have confirmed what it looks like, tell me why it is designated as a C6? The so called C3's went thru higher degree of variations than what appears to be the case for the 2004 C6. Is it just cause they did away with the hidden head lights? :confused:
Bullshark
Sorry, I ment 2005 :withstupid:
[Modified by Bullshark, 12:20 PM 1/1/2004]
Bullshark
Sorry, I ment 2005 :withstupid:
[Modified by Bullshark, 12:20 PM 1/1/2004]
I gree with Yaw, Same ugly C5 with updates. Looks like GM has run out of money and Ideas on the corvette program. Looks more like the discontinued Firebird
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Melting Slicks
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From: St. Charles Mo
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Re: Why do they designate the 2005 a C6? (Faster & Faster)
I wouldn't go so far to say it's ugly.......but I do like the looks of the 68-72 alot better. I just think Chevy is pulling a marketing ploy to justify raising the price and selling more cars :rant:
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[Modified by Bullshark, 1:31 PM 1/1/2004]
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Why do they designate the 2005 a C6? (Faster & Faster)
OK, Now that I have offically seen the 2004 in a commercial, and we have confirmed what it looks like, tell me why it is designated as a C6? The so called C3's went thru higher degree of variations than what appears to be the case for the 2004 C6. Is it just cause they did away with the hidden head lights? :confused:
Bullshark
Sorry, I ment 2005 :withstupid:
[Modified by Bullshark, 12:20 PM 1/1/2004]
I gree with Yaw, Same ugly C5 with updates. Looks like GM has run out of money and Ideas on the corvette program. Looks more like the discontinued Firebird
Bullshark
Sorry, I ment 2005 :withstupid:
[Modified by Bullshark, 12:20 PM 1/1/2004]
I gree with Yaw, Same ugly C5 with updates. Looks like GM has run out of money and Ideas on the corvette program. Looks more like the discontinued Firebird
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From: Plano TX
Re: Why do they designate the 2005 a C6? (Cali,68,L-79)
According to the Corvette chief engineer (Dave Hill) the parts that are carried over from the C5 will fit in a basket, so I'd say that qualifies as a new generation.
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Melting Slicks
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From: St. Charles Mo
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Re: Why do they designate the 2005 a C6? (zwede)
Oh, Oh..... It cost alot of money to retool that many parts all at once.... we better be ready for sticker shock. :eek: Any one hear what the target price will be?
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Re: Why do they designate the 2005 a C6? (zwede)
Take your pick for c- designations, c2's through c3's had the same frame... c-5 through c6 altered platform. Skin or innards, there doesn't seem to be a consistent theme anyhow. In any case I can't wait to see the re-design on the road.
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