2005 corvette convertible
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Re: 2005 corvette convertible (night feeder)
i think i read that the top will be automatic instead of manual but im not sure if it will be standard on all verts or an option :confused:
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Re: 2005 corvette convertible (benjamin123456789)
This is what I learned from interrogating the spokesperson at Philly:
- manual soft top standard
- power soft top as an option. There will be a panel with the power top that hasto be raised, so the mecahnism will know all is clear to lower the top.
- available with Z51 option
- there will be a trunk lid
- the waterfall stays
- no bolt down hard top
- will be at NY Auto Show
Then, according to the Geneva Convention, I had to let her go.
- manual soft top standard
- power soft top as an option. There will be a panel with the power top that hasto be raised, so the mecahnism will know all is clear to lower the top.
- available with Z51 option
- there will be a trunk lid
- the waterfall stays
- no bolt down hard top
- will be at NY Auto Show
Then, according to the Geneva Convention, I had to let her go.
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Re: 2005 corvette convertible (benjamin123456789)
Looks like the US debut of the convertible has been pushed up to March 10 in Atlanta:
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2005/schedule.shtml
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2005/schedule.shtml
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Re: 2005 corvette convertible (Another Yellow)
Convertible will debut on February 26 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Re: 2005 corvette convertible (RPOZ25)
>>>power soft top as an option. There will be a panel with the power top that hasto be raised, so the mecahnism will know all is clear to lower the top.<<<
From what I have read this will be an integrated setup with the optional power top. Pushing the top button will raise the tonneau cover and lower the top.
From what I have read this will be an integrated setup with the optional power top. Pushing the top button will raise the tonneau cover and lower the top.
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Re: 2005 corvette convertible (2k2C5)
From what I have read this will be an integrated setup with the optional power top. Pushing the top button will raise the tonneau cover and lower the top.
I was asking her about a comment that I read by Dave Hill. He said something like the storage compartment will be completely enclosed. I asked her if that meant that you can't reach into the back from the passenger compartment.
From her explanation, I got the idea that there is a panel inside the storage compartment. It must be in a certain position (up), as an interlock, so that it is certain that no obstructions are in the way, as the power top comes down.
We'll see soon enough. All will be revealed.
I wonder why there have been no recent convertible spy photos.
[Modified by RPOZ25, 1:24 PM 2/6/2004]
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Re: 2005 corvette convertible (GDP)
I think the convertible will be a 2006, but I could be wrong.
It would also be consistent with the way they rolled out the C5 models. The coupe came out in '97 (January), the convertible came out in '98, the hardtop in '99, and the Z06 in '01. If they do drag it out, GM can get the most out of the hype.
Always leave them wanting more.
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Re: 2005 corvette convertible (RPOZ25)
The convertible debuts at Geneva
The power top is an option
It will be a 2005 model, but will come out later than the Coupe
The power top is an option
It will be a 2005 model, but will come out later than the Coupe
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Re: 2005 corvette convertible (Scissors)
I don't understand the purpose of your post. Are you correcting me, or agreeing with me?
I was talking about the US debut. It was originally scheduled for NY in April. Now it's been pushed up to Atlanta in March.
That's what I said.
That's also what I basically said. "I haven't read that anywhere," (referring to the comment about the convertible possibly being a 2006 model)
Sorry if I'm being defensive, but you get that way with all the Barracuda who are known to attack in this forum.
[Modified by RPOZ25, 3:05 PM 2/6/2004]
The convertible debuts at Geneva
The power top is an option
It will be a 2005 model, but will come out later than the Coupe.
Sorry if I'm being defensive, but you get that way with all the Barracuda who are known to attack in this forum.
[Modified by RPOZ25, 3:05 PM 2/6/2004]
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Re: 2005 corvette convertible (Scissors)
The convertible debuts at Geneva
The power top is an option
It will be a 2005 model, but will come out later than the Coupe
The power top is an option
It will be a 2005 model, but will come out later than the Coupe
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Re: 2005 corvette convertible (RPOZ25)
I was just confirming what was stated, and keeping it simple for those who don't like to read much. :lol:
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Re: 2005 corvette convertible (Scissors)
Okay. :lol:
Why do you think we haven't seen any recent convertible spy photos?
We haven't had anything on the convertible since the white cammo'ed ones back in December.
Can security be that tight, or are the spies just not that interested? :auto:
Why do you think we haven't seen any recent convertible spy photos?
We haven't had anything on the convertible since the white cammo'ed ones back in December.
Can security be that tight, or are the spies just not that interested? :auto:
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Re: 2005 corvette convertible (benjamin123456789)
The 2005 Convertible will be shown March 2, 2004 in LeMans Blue at the Cleveland OH Auto Show.
