C5/C6 side by side
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'11-'12-'13
Re: C5/C6 side by side (ScottH)
Soemthing I whipped up in Photoshop. Interesting to see how the side profile has evolved:
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From: Katy Texas
Re: C5/C6 side by side (ScottH)
You can really see how they changed the car from this perspective. Look how much more room there is in the passenger compartment. The rear and front overhangs are much less, and the wheelbase is slightly longer. All as they told us. I'm still very surprised at how curvy and large they fenders are from the side! :thumbs:
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Re: C5/C6 side by side (Sniper168gr)
ScotH - Nice job! Is it my imagination or does the cab for the C6 look higher? :confused:
According to the Autoworld article, the C6 is about 1.5 inches taller, but then they stated the length was 105.7."
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Re: C5/C6 side by side (adamsocb)
Here's some summary data to go with the photos.
.......................................C 5...............C6
Body/Chassis:
O/A length........................179.6".... ......174.6"
Wheelbase........................104.5". .........105.7"
Curb weight, approx lbs.....3250............3245
Engine:
Bore..................................3. 90"...........4.00"
Stroke...............................3.6 2"...........3.62"
CID...................................34 6..............365
Max HP.........................350@5600..... .400@6000
Max torque, lb-ft............375@4400......400@4400
Redline.............................6200 .............6500
C6 is the SHORTEST Corvette ever built- 0.5" shorter than C2, 5" shorter than C5 - but has the longest wheelbase - 1.2" longer than C5.
Prior reports of a a less steeply raked windshield on C6 are born out by the photos. The windshield frame/dash structure is likely different than C5 as is the windshield. Seventy percent of the total parts count is new; 30 percent carryover.
Duke
[Modified by SWCDuke, 5:53 PM 12/23/2003]
.......................................C 5...............C6
Body/Chassis:
O/A length........................179.6".... ......174.6"
Wheelbase........................104.5". .........105.7"
Curb weight, approx lbs.....3250............3245
Engine:
Bore..................................3. 90"...........4.00"
Stroke...............................3.6 2"...........3.62"
CID...................................34 6..............365
Max HP.........................350@5600..... .400@6000
Max torque, lb-ft............375@4400......400@4400
Redline.............................6200 .............6500
C6 is the SHORTEST Corvette ever built- 0.5" shorter than C2, 5" shorter than C5 - but has the longest wheelbase - 1.2" longer than C5.
Prior reports of a a less steeply raked windshield on C6 are born out by the photos. The windshield frame/dash structure is likely different than C5 as is the windshield. Seventy percent of the total parts count is new; 30 percent carryover.
Duke
[Modified by SWCDuke, 5:53 PM 12/23/2003]
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Re: C5/C6 side by side (ScottH)
Anyone notice how much taller the roof is? Not the height of the car, that's already been mentioned, but the roof panel seems taller and more round.
BTW, why would they make the car 1.5" taller and try to increase aerodynamics at the same time? That doesn't make any sense to me.
BTW, why would they make the car 1.5" taller and try to increase aerodynamics at the same time? That doesn't make any sense to me.
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Re: C5/C6 side by side (GDP)
Taller height means more headroom. Tall drivers can feel a little cramped in C5. The taller height and less steep windshield also give the perception of a slightly airier cockpit.
Though Cd is reported to be down ten points (a "point" is .001, and these numbers are likely rounded down), frontal area could be a bit greater, so overall Cd times frontal area may be a wash.
Nowithstanding the above, with 400 HP and optimum gearing top speed should be about 180 MPH, but this is the point were GM is getting the jitters as is Goodyear. Z06 was intentionally geared a little short so its top speed is rev limited.
Duke
[Modified by SWCDuke, 6:30 PM 12/23/2003]
Though Cd is reported to be down ten points (a "point" is .001, and these numbers are likely rounded down), frontal area could be a bit greater, so overall Cd times frontal area may be a wash.
Nowithstanding the above, with 400 HP and optimum gearing top speed should be about 180 MPH, but this is the point were GM is getting the jitters as is Goodyear. Z06 was intentionally geared a little short so its top speed is rev limited.
Duke
[Modified by SWCDuke, 6:30 PM 12/23/2003]
Drifting
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From: East MI
Re: C5/C6 side by side (rwd)
WOW !!!! What a Great comparison !
It does seem odd that the roof would be higher when one can see that the side glass is shorter (height). Have to wait and see the official specs.
Very nice job !! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
It does seem odd that the roof would be higher when one can see that the side glass is shorter (height). Have to wait and see the official specs.
Very nice job !! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Le Mans Master
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From: Yorktown Heights NY
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06
Re: C5/C6 side by side (ScottH)
Thanks! That's my new wallpaper. :D I have a 50th Anniversary Red and will be getting Daytona Orange. :thumbs: :thumbs: :party:
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From: Bay Area Ca
Re: C5/C6 side by side (SWCDuke)
Taller height means more headroom. Tall drivers can feel a little cramped in C5.
[Modified by SWCDuke, 6:30 PM 12/23/2003]
[Modified by SWCDuke, 6:30 PM 12/23/2003]
