C5 & C6 differences between years?
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When the '06's were just coming out, there were several threads on this. You may find what you want under Frequently Asked Questions.
Basically though, the differences that I'm aware of were the new 3-spoke steering wheel, the A6 trans., crome rings around the climate controls and I think that they eliminated the need to shift the 6M into reverse when you park your car. Good luck.
Basically though, the differences that I'm aware of were the new 3-spoke steering wheel, the A6 trans., crome rings around the climate controls and I think that they eliminated the need to shift the 6M into reverse when you park your car. Good luck.
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Your post is unclear. Were you asking about the difference between a C5 and a C6, or were you asking about ALL the differences between each year of C5 and each year of C6?
Below are the differences between C5s and C6s.
From 2005 Corvette Initial Ordering Workbook
New Standard Features for 2005
• Keyless access with push-button start
• Bucket seats with leather seating surfaces
• RDS AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback
• High-intensity discharge Xenon headlamps
• Automatic headlamp control
• Air filtration and pollen filter
• Hidden AM/FM antenna
• Power hatch pulldown (Coupe only)
• P245/40ZR18 (front) and P285/35ZR19 (rear)
extended mobility Goodyear Eagle F1 tires
• 18-inch x 8.5-inch (front) and 19-inch x 10-inch (rear)
aluminum wheels
New Optional Features for 2005
• Side-impact air bags
• DVD navigation with GPS and color touch-screen display
• Heated driver and passenger seats
• OnStar®
• HomeLink®
• XM satellite radio
• 6-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3 playback and Bose® 7-speaker sound system
• Power folding convertible top (Convertible only)
• An improved (Z51) Performance Package
• New Head-Up Display with Street and Track modes
• Inside rearview mirror with compass
Below are the differences between C5s and C6s.
From 2005 Corvette Initial Ordering Workbook
New Standard Features for 2005
• Keyless access with push-button start
• Bucket seats with leather seating surfaces
• RDS AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback
• High-intensity discharge Xenon headlamps
• Automatic headlamp control
• Air filtration and pollen filter
• Hidden AM/FM antenna
• Power hatch pulldown (Coupe only)
• P245/40ZR18 (front) and P285/35ZR19 (rear)
extended mobility Goodyear Eagle F1 tires
• 18-inch x 8.5-inch (front) and 19-inch x 10-inch (rear)
aluminum wheels
New Optional Features for 2005
• Side-impact air bags
• DVD navigation with GPS and color touch-screen display
• Heated driver and passenger seats
• OnStar®
• HomeLink®
• XM satellite radio
• 6-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3 playback and Bose® 7-speaker sound system
• Power folding convertible top (Convertible only)
• An improved (Z51) Performance Package
• New Head-Up Display with Street and Track modes
• Inside rearview mirror with compass
Last edited by Vette_DD; Feb 6, 2006 at 01:26 PM.
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Originally Posted by Black04Vert
I can't find a good site that lists all the differences between the years. Any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by MAJ Z06
Sir your post is just a little confusing. Do you want the difference between the different models C5 and C6 or the difference between the years of the C6 2005 and 2006?
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Originally Posted by Black04Vert
Sorry, I guess it was confusing. I want all the individual model year differences ... to make an informed buying decision on buying a used Vette.
The C6 is an evolution of the C5. Almost identical frames, suspension, etc. the dimensions have changed some. The LS2 is an evolution of the LS1/6.
So pick the style you like, the money you can spend, and if you want the newest or not. They are both great cars!
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Originally Posted by MAJ Z06
Short answer: A C6 Z51 is virtually equivalent in performance to a C5 Z06. So go to the C5 Z06 section and read the FAQ sticky at the top, it will inform you of all the upgrades of the C5 Z06 over the C5.
The C6 is an evolution of the C5. Almost identical frames, suspension, etc. the dimensions have changed some. The LS2 is an evolution of the LS1/6.
So pick the style you like, the money you can spend, and if you want the newest or not. They are both great cars!
The C6 is an evolution of the C5. Almost identical frames, suspension, etc. the dimensions have changed some. The LS2 is an evolution of the LS1/6.
So pick the style you like, the money you can spend, and if you want the newest or not. They are both great cars!
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...5/sequel1.html
If you are not familiar with the C5 then at the above place find C5 articles to understand how great the new engineering is of the hydroformed rails, the engine, and suspension. C6 articles will not touch on this because the C6 is an evolution of the C5, but the C5 was a revolution over the C4 and the articles went in depth on the new engineering.
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Originally Posted by MAJ Z06
Short answer: A C6 Z51 is virtually equivalent in performance to a C5 Z06. So go to the C5 Z06 section and read the FAQ sticky at the top, it will inform you of all the upgrades of the C5 Z06 over the C5.
The C6 is an evolution of the C5. Almost identical frames, suspension, etc. the dimensions have changed some. The LS2 is an evolution of the LS1/6.
So pick the style you like, the money you can spend, and if you want the newest or not. They are both great cars!
The C6 is an evolution of the C5. Almost identical frames, suspension, etc. the dimensions have changed some. The LS2 is an evolution of the LS1/6.
So pick the style you like, the money you can spend, and if you want the newest or not. They are both great cars!
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Originally Posted by MAJ Z06
A question for you sir, how much do you know about the C5? If you knew it in and out, then all you need to read is this about the C6.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...5/sequel1.html
If you are not familiar with the C5 then at the above place find C5 articles to understand how great the new engineering is of the hydroformed rails, the engine, and suspension. C6 articles will not touch on this because the C6 is an evolution of the C5, but the C5 was a revolution over the C4 and the articles went in depth on the new engineering.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...5/sequel1.html
If you are not familiar with the C5 then at the above place find C5 articles to understand how great the new engineering is of the hydroformed rails, the engine, and suspension. C6 articles will not touch on this because the C6 is an evolution of the C5, but the C5 was a revolution over the C4 and the articles went in depth on the new engineering.
My profile indicates that I am now a C6 owner. However, "he who dies with the most toys wins" So I'm considering purchasing a beater Corvette to mod the hell outta. (I'm sure I'll get flak for that statement)I want to know details like ... when did they add Active Handling standard to the C5? When was the HUD available as an option? Did they beef up the rear-end of the C6 mid-2005 or is it only a 2006 feature?
I guess I'm naive as I expected there was a site that specifically listed the improvements or modifications between years?
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Originally Posted by Black04Vert
If you look at my ID you would see that I was once a C5 owner My profile indicates that I am now a C6 owner. However, "he who dies with the most toys wins" So I'm considering purchasing a beater Corvette to mod the hell outta. (I'm sure I'll get flak for that statement)
I want to know details like ... when did they add Active Handling standard to the C5? When was the HUD available as an option? Did they beef up the rear-end of the C6 mid-2005 or is it only a 2006 feature?
I guess I'm naive as I expected there was a site that specifically listed the improvements or modifications between years?
My profile indicates that I am now a C6 owner. However, "he who dies with the most toys wins" So I'm considering purchasing a beater Corvette to mod the hell outta. (I'm sure I'll get flak for that statement)I want to know details like ... when did they add Active Handling standard to the C5? When was the HUD available as an option? Did they beef up the rear-end of the C6 mid-2005 or is it only a 2006 feature?
I guess I'm naive as I expected there was a site that specifically listed the improvements or modifications between years?
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Originally Posted by Black04Vert
I want to know details like ... when did they add Active Handling standard to the C5? When was the HUD available as an option? Did they beef up the rear-end of the C6 mid-2005 or is it only a 2006 feature?
EDIT: Second-generation Active Handling was standard with all 2001 models, per the above-mentioned black book. HUD was available as an option in the 1999 model.
Last edited by Vette_DD; Feb 7, 2006 at 04:50 PM.
