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I came across this C5 for sale. It has an emblem on the side "Type S." It has an LS6 engine and rear brake air inlets like the Z06 but it is a coupe with an automatic. It looks like a hybrid between a coupe and a Z06. I can't find anything on a Corvette Type S using google searches. Anyone have any insight?

DRAFT1

No "Type S". You can get one in an Acura though.

grantv

A PO who was decal happy is what it is. I'd check that LS6 also is really one if you are considering buying, and you want an LS6.

LoganExplosion

Did they add the targa to a FRC? I've seen that before. But "type S" was never a thing on C5s. Maybe some badge engineering. If so, run!

Sydwayz

Can't see the image you posted, but it is a picture of the "S" logo?

It's likely from an Acura, or a Mercedes, or the JCWhitney tribute aisle at Advance Auto.

98C5P

I doubt it's an LS6, probably just red coil covers, with stick on z06 brake vents ( doubt they are cut and actually ducted)

and yes as stated above , I am sure it's a type s import sticker slapped on the side ....... no thanks

Vetteman Jack

Pics would help, but there are a few things that would cause me to pause on that car. If it is truly a coupe, and not an FRC, then you'd need to confirm that it really has an LS6 motor in it and not just the red fuel rail covers. If it is an FRC, someone went to a lot of expense to convert it over to an automatic tranny since the FRCs only came with a manual.

If the car has a targa top and a rear hatch, then it is a coupe that has had some Z06 items added, like the brake ducts.

Finally, there is no such thing as a Type S Corvette. Don't think I have heard of that one before.

SG Lou

friou

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FX VETTE

joezr2

This is brilliant marketing here! I'm going to put some Z06 badges on my RSX when I get home!

BRKLYN

only on ricers. I'm in search for a limited edition lol!

zeevette

Now, if you could only find the rare Type R coupe. It's got the LS7.

johnson-rod

I have an Acura Type S AND a Corvette coupe. They are in the driveway together every night.

You don't think they hooked up?

That ain't right.

bikeriderga

Unless there was a motor swap, there is no such thing as a "S" Corvette or an LS6 sitting in a Coupe or Convertible engine's bay.

The LS6 was only available in the Z06.

bikeriderga

LOL!! I have seen several Coupes and Verts with Z06 badges.

My question to them is, "Just who are you trying to convince?"

zipity

Check the VIN, all LS6 Corvettes had the 8th digits of the VIN as the letter S, no S? Not a true LS6.

Crosis

Just my prejudices here but I would be super careful about any corvette wit a "Type S" badge on it. Only a ricer does that crap and they are well known for doing cheap and stupid mods to cars. Zeus knows what that vette has had done to it.

I’m Z one

There is Z06 Targa option although it's not factory nor is it an S model see the link
https://www.caravaggiocorvettes.com/c5-z06-targa-2

66dts-v

I think is is safe to say ALL Corevettes are "Sport" editions.

<edit> My C4 had LSx stickers on the hood from the PO.