Sixth-generation Corvette (C6, 2005–2013)
2005–2013
The sixth-generation Corvette (2005–2013) brought exposed headlamps for the first time since 1962 and a sharper, tighter body. It produced two landmark performance cars: the naturally aspirated 7.0L LS7 Z06 (505 hp, from 2006) and the supercharged 6.2L LS9 ZR1 (638 hp, from 2009), the most powerful Corvette of its era.
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2005–2013
Overview
The sixth-generation Corvette (2005–2013) brought exposed headlamps for the first time since 1962 and a sharper, tighter body. It produced two landmark performance cars: the naturally aspirated 7.0L LS7 Z06 (505 hp, from 2006) and the supercharged 6.2L LS9 ZR1 (638 hp, from 2009), the most powerful Corvette of its era.
Milestones
Highlights
- First fixed (exposed) headlamps since 1962.
- The Z06 used the 7.0L LS7 V8 (505 hp) from 2006.
- The ZR1 used the supercharged LS9 V8 (638 hp) from 2009.
Model years in this generation