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Corvette C6
2004 marks the introduction of the 6th-generation Corvette as a 2005 model. As with any new-generation Corvette, anticipation is rampant. C6 represents an important departure from C5 both in terms of exterior and interior styling and chassis dynamics. It features a revamped platform (to be shared with the new Cadillac XLR roadster), fixed headlights (for the first time since 1962) and an edgier, more compact body. This GM-licensed book takes the enthusiast on an illustrated tour of how C6 developed from the drawing board to the production line.- Officially Licensed by GM- Full development details and technical specifications- First-person stories from key Corvette engineers and designers.
160 pages, Hardcover
First published November 20, 2004
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October 19, 2020
Corvette C6 is basically A brochure in a Hardcover book. There is no tribute to it's heritage, only on the "refinements" i.e. that make the car sissified. It covers the Coupe And Convertible, There is no C6.R,Z06 ZR-1,Or the Grand Sport(the book is from 2005).Which To me are real Corvettes with Power. I don't want a Quiet Car, I want a Loud Car. I test drove a White C6 Coupe, Which Purred but also Roared once you open her up. I am Disappointed about The exposed Headlights, Only the Rear screams Corvette, It's too small.The Z06,Grand Sport,ZR-1 And C6-R Minus the wimpy Hybrid(C6.R ALMS) Deserve a Book of it's own.Now the book does go into Detail on Why Dave Hill,Tom Peters and Co Ruined the styling(Popup Headlights), and how they wanted it to compete more with Porsche 911 and the Then Ferrari Modena.Tons of Photos,But The Corvette Deserves better.
December 22, 2011
As what I understood from Phil BERG every boy who's born in the corvette era dreamed and worked hard as they could to own one of corvette's brands.
In this book the writer wrote about his story while he was growing up absorbing the love of the corvette car, each time one of those cars drove by him he just stood to fill his eyes with the beauty that was reflected from the smoothness of that creature.
My opinion is that reading this book describes the story of C6 preproduction stages
and structure which makes it my favorite type of books that shows the effort that is put forth to produce a legendary story.
I highly recommend this book to those who want to know anything about production stories and modern technologies that are involved in this beast.
In this book the writer wrote about his story while he was growing up absorbing the love of the corvette car, each time one of those cars drove by him he just stood to fill his eyes with the beauty that was reflected from the smoothness of that creature.
My opinion is that reading this book describes the story of C6 preproduction stages
and structure which makes it my favorite type of books that shows the effort that is put forth to produce a legendary story.
I highly recommend this book to those who want to know anything about production stories and modern technologies that are involved in this beast.
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