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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 09:45 AM
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Just checked out the official GM Corvette website. They finally have updated it for the '06 models. I'm off to explore.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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Just checked out the official GM Corvette website. They finally have updated it for the '06 models. I'm off to explore.

As of this morning, it will not allow you to build and price...
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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It still won't let you build an 06
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It also mentions a 198 mph top speed for the Z06....
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It also shows a different finish for the center console!
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by gmoller
It also shows a different finish for the center console!
Is it actually a different finish or just a lighting/angle thing?
I was hoping for something like that (not a huge fan of the silver though I could live with it versus spending the extra $1200.00 on the aftermarket options LOL), even a flat black option or something.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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The copy says " a new, richer finish ". A definite change, looks darker, like a graphite?
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Great catch, sure enough, it's a new trim plate!

Wonder if the material is any different at all? Naaah...
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Originally Posted by gmoller
The copy says " a new, richer finish ". A definite change, looks darker, like a graphite?
It looks like a darker shade of silver to me...that and the "silver-ringed" ***** are an improvement IMO.

That Titanium interior looks pretty nice, too...maybe I'm goofy, but the color looks slightly darker, somewhat richer, and less blue that 2005 Steel Gray. I suppose the low angle lighting could make it look better. Titanium would be my second choice if I couldn't get ebony.
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Help, What Is The Official Gm Corvette Website?

I Go To Gm.com But It Has Nothing About The C6 That I Can Find.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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Help, What Is The Official Gm Corvette Website?

I Go To Gm.com But It Has Nothing About The C6 That I Can Find.
http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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I just love the new passenger eject button!
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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Center console never bugged me, but I definitely like the chrome-ringed *****.
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I like the new console finish.

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Where does it mention top speed and where does it mention new improved materials for interior?
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Another small thing (but mostly useless), if you click on the picture of the coupe show from above on a twisty road, it says it's Monterey Red.
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Originally Posted by TommyV
I like the new console finish.

Did it always have those little chrome rings around the *****?
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Originally Posted by Lazerwolfe
Another small thing (but mostly useless), if you click on the picture of the coupe show from above on a twisty road, it says it's Monterey Red.
OhhhYeah...Monterey Red. Nice shot...if it were a convertible, I'd have to get a copy for my wall.

They also show an accessory Monterey Red console trim in the interior section.
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