C5 too big?
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C5 too big?
I've heard many times how "big" the C5 is, and how they made the C6 smaller for that reason. What is your opinion/ do you really think it's a big car? Mine is parked next to our '68 Camaro which is, in my mind, a "small" car; yet the Vette is about 6" shorter than the little Camaro!
Maybe it's an optical delusion!
Maybe it's an optical delusion!
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Originally Posted by TruUndrtkr
I think some consider it "big" compared to previous generations..I think it's near perfect...
I've an '04 C5.... it's been perfect for trips, putting suitcases, cases of wine, golf clubs.. etc. The C6, which I'm finally getting to like... is smaller. I like the bigger.... I can afford the new one... I just like the C5 better.... 
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Hi Rated X -
Well - they are big fun , and big on style, and have big performance.....
but they aren't what I consider big size-wize......
Whenever a soccer-mom passes me in a behmoth SUV, and all I see is wheels and lugnuts passing me, I am not thinking about how big my little vette is....heck, Tempo's look down into the things!
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mqqn
Well - they are big fun , and big on style, and have big performance.....
but they aren't what I consider big size-wize......
Whenever a soccer-mom passes me in a behmoth SUV, and all I see is wheels and lugnuts passing me, I am not thinking about how big my little vette is....heck, Tempo's look down into the things!
best regards -
mqqn
Last edited by mqqn; Aug 30, 2005 at 01:25 AM.
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Originally Posted by RatedX
Agreed!...and by the way, nice bunch of Corvette pictures. 
Thanks!
best regards -
mqqn
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I think its neither too big nor too small. Its a 2-seat sports car, properly
proportioned and balanced to merit that title. Its not an Enzo, but it does
a Fine job for what it is (IMO)!!
proportioned and balanced to merit that title. Its not an Enzo, but it does
a Fine job for what it is (IMO)!!
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Originally Posted by RatedX
I've heard many times how "big" the C5 is, and how they made the C6 smaller for that reason. What is your opinion/ do you really think it's a big car? Mine is parked next to our '68 Camaro which is, in my mind, a "small" car; yet the Vette is about 6" shorter than the little Camaro!
Maybe it's an optical delusion!
Maybe it's an optical delusion!
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Well think about it in terms of the other cars of similar layout...i mean yes it is big compared to a C4 or an old stingray or something...but compared to a viper? Longer i suppose but i think the vipers are even wider if i recall correctly. Or how about something like a F360...those cars feel WIDE...I think its remarkable that the C5 can be the size it is, carry all that it does, while still feeling light nimble and FAST!
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Originally Posted by TruUndrtkr
I think some consider it "big" compared to previous generations..I think it's near perfect...
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Originally Posted by RatedX
I've heard many times how "big" the C5 is, and how they made the C6 smaller for that reason. What is your opinion/ do you really think it's a big car? Mine is parked next to our '68 Camaro which is, in my mind, a "small" car; yet the Vette is about 6" shorter than the little Camaro!
Maybe it's an optical delusion!
Maybe it's an optical delusion!
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From: Springhill FL
I always have friends comment on how wide and long my car is. But its always when our cars are parked next to eachother. Then I point out that my roof only comes up to the bottom of thier windows. If a vette were twice as tall you'd never think twice about its width or length.
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I have found that when driving my car, the faster I go the smaller it feels,however,I am fairly certain that the dimensions don't change.I have read posts prior to this where people say similar that they feel the same way.It isn't just my C5 . 
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I think the size is perfect. That was one of the reasons I sold the 1999 coupe to buy the 2004 coupe. The new C6 was smaller, and after going from a C4 to the C5, I didn't want a smaller car.
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The first Vette I ever sat in the drivers seat with the intention of driving was my neighbor's Polo Green '95 coupe. Pretty as it was, it as as uncomfortable as could be, with my height and big feet, I had to pull my left leg back to get my right foot to the pedals, which felt forced to the left a bit. I had to drive pigeon-toed. Plus, with the roof on, my head hit the ceiling constantly, even with the seats all the way down and back.
He was trying to convince me to buy a Vette, and though it was a fun drive, I couldn't spend the money on something so friggin uncomfortable. Then he told me about the C5 moving the transmission from the front to the rear of the car, opening up ample leg room. Turns out he was absolutely right, and the interior space in the car is phenomenal.
I found the C6 interior very nice and supple, but a bit confined for my size. Now, I ain't a 'big guy' by any means, but I do have long arms and legs, so finding a comfortable driving position is a challenge for me. My '01 coupe is PERFECT for me.
Too big? Only if you're a li'l guy!
He was trying to convince me to buy a Vette, and though it was a fun drive, I couldn't spend the money on something so friggin uncomfortable. Then he told me about the C5 moving the transmission from the front to the rear of the car, opening up ample leg room. Turns out he was absolutely right, and the interior space in the car is phenomenal.
I found the C6 interior very nice and supple, but a bit confined for my size. Now, I ain't a 'big guy' by any means, but I do have long arms and legs, so finding a comfortable driving position is a challenge for me. My '01 coupe is PERFECT for me.
Too big? Only if you're a li'l guy!
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Here are the number of the dimensions, the only major difference between the C5 and C6 is overall length
Wheelbase
C4 - 96.2
C5 - 104.5 +8.3 inches over C4
C6 - 105.7 +1.2 inches over C5
Length (overall)
C4 - 178.5
C5 - 179.7 +1.2 inches over C4
C6 - 174.6 -5.1 over C5
Width (overall)
C4 - 70.7
C5 - 73.6 +2.9 inches over C4
C6 - 72.6 -1 inch over C5
Height (overall)
C4 - 46.3(coupe), 47.3(convertible)
C5 - 47.7(hardtop and coupe) +1.4 inches , 47.8 (convertible) +.5 inches over C4
C6 - 49.1 (coupe) + 1.4 over C5
Track
C4 - Track: 59.6" Front / 60.4" Rear
C5 - Track: 61.9" Front / 62" Rear
C6 - Trach 62.1" Front / 60.7 Rear
Wheelbase
C4 - 96.2
C5 - 104.5 +8.3 inches over C4
C6 - 105.7 +1.2 inches over C5
Length (overall)
C4 - 178.5
C5 - 179.7 +1.2 inches over C4
C6 - 174.6 -5.1 over C5
Width (overall)
C4 - 70.7
C5 - 73.6 +2.9 inches over C4
C6 - 72.6 -1 inch over C5
Height (overall)
C4 - 46.3(coupe), 47.3(convertible)
C5 - 47.7(hardtop and coupe) +1.4 inches , 47.8 (convertible) +.5 inches over C4
C6 - 49.1 (coupe) + 1.4 over C5
Track
C4 - Track: 59.6" Front / 60.4" Rear
C5 - Track: 61.9" Front / 62" Rear
C6 - Trach 62.1" Front / 60.7 Rear
Last edited by Zilla; Sep 1, 2005 at 09:38 AM.