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The 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
The new 2005 Corvette is redesigned with a new engine, exposed headlights and the
first navigation system offered in Corvette. The car is 5 inches shorter and 1 inch
narrower it has improvements in virtually every area make this the best Corvette
ever. The new LS2 engine produces 400 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft of torque. It is
the largest most powerful standard small-block engine ever offered in Corvette.
The new Hydra-Matic 4L65-E automatic transmission is a beefed up verions of the
4L60-E from the C5. It uses new algorithms developed for high speed driving and
to take advantage of the higher engine output. The tires are 1 inch wider all around
than the C5. The new keyless entry system unlocks the car when you get near it,
it also has keyless push button start. The completely new suspension has been redesigned
to provide excellent handling and a comfortable ride. Three suspensions are available,
the standard for comfort and handling, the selectable Magnetic Selective Ride Control,
and the Z51 Performance package. The Z51 package brings the new base Corvette almost
to the level of the C5 Z06. A new power cinching latch for the rear hatch makes
it much easier to close than the C5.
Production Options and Build Statistics
Total 2005 Corvettes Built - 37,372
Total 2005 Coupes - 26,728
Total 2005 Convertibles - 10,644
| Serial Numbers |
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| Coupe | 1G1YY24U*55100001 - 1G1YY24U*55137372 | | Convertible | 1G1YY34U*55100001 - 1G1YY34U*55137372 |
The "Vehicle Identification Number" (also VIN or serial number) is stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
VIN (Serial) Number Decoder
| Position | Character | Description |
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| 1 | 1 | US built | | 2 | G | General Motors Product | | 3 | 1 | Chevrolet Motor Division Vehicle | | 4-5 | YY | Corvette | | 6 | 2 or 3 | Body style number
2 = Two door hatchback style 07, 08, 77, or 87
3 = Two door convertible style 67 | | 7 | 1 or 2 | 5=Passive automatic belts with driver inflatable restraint system | | 8 | U | LS2 400hp 5.7-liter V8 | | 9 | ? | A check digit that calculates the characters in the serial number and gives it a single digit code and can be used to verify that the serial number is legitimate | | 10 | 5 | The model year 5=2005 | | 11 | 5 | Bowling Green, Kentucky | | 12-17 | 100001 and up | Production Sequence for Coupes and Convertibles |
Production Options
| RPO | Description | Cost | Coupe | Convertible | Total |
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| Prod. | % | Prod. | % | Prod. | % |
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| 1SA | Option ;package | $1,405.00 | 3,763 | 14.1% | 334 | 3.1% | 4,097 | 11.0% | | 1SB | Option package | $4,360.00 | 22,319 | 83.5% | 10,306 | 96.8% | 32,635 | 87.3% | | AAB | Memory Package | N/A | 24,028 | 89.9% | 10,328 | 97.0% | 34,356 | 91.9% | | AQ9 | Pass & Drvr Recl Bucket seats | $0.00 | 26,129 | 97.8% | 10,644 | 100.0% | 36,773 | 98.4% | | AR9 | Pass & Drvr Buck seats - European | $0.00 | 599 | 1.6% | 0 | N/A | 599 | 1.6% | | C2L | Dual Roof Package | $1,400.00 | 2,585 | 6.9% | 0 | N/A | 2,585 | 6.9% | | CC3 | Transparent Roof Panel | $750.00 | 8,469 | 22.7% | 0 | N/A | 8,469 | 22.7% | | CF7 | Non-Transparent Roof Panel | $0.00 | 15,674 | 41.9% | 0 | N/A | 15,674 | 41.9% | | CM7 | Convertible top, power folding | $1,995.00 | 0 | N/A | 7,541 | 20.2% | 7,541 | 20.2% | | CV3 | Mexico Export | $0.00 | 68 | 0.3% | 20 | 0.2% | 88 | 0.2% | | F55 | Magnetic Selective Ride Control (Not avail. with Z51) | $1,695.00 | 6,040 | 22.6% | 3,001 | 28.2% | 9,041 | 24.2% | | FE1 | Soft Ride Base Suspension | $0.00 | 9,777 | 36.6% | 3,209 | 30.1% | 12,986 | 34.7% | | FE3 | Sport Ride Suspension | $0.00 | 10,911 | 40.8% | 4,434 | 41.7% | 15,345 | 41.1% | | FE9 | Federal Emissions Certification | $0.00 | 18,688 | 69.9% | 7,741 | 72.7% | 26,429 | 70.7% | | G90 | Rear Axle Ratio - 3.15 | $395.00 | 10,297 | 38.5% | 4,815 | 45.2% | 15,112 | 40.4% | | GU2 | Rear Axle, 2.73 ratio | $0.00 | 5,434 | 20.3% | 1,834 | 17.2% | 7,268 | 19.4% | | GU6 | Std. Axle Ratio 3.42:1 Sis Speed Manual | $0.00 | 10,997 | 41.1% | 3,995 | 37.5% | 14,992 | 40.1% | | J55 | Heavy Duty Brakes | N/A | 11,478 | 42.9% | 4,610 | 43.3% | 16,088 | 43.0% | | LS2 | Std. 6.0L SFI Aluminum V8 400 hp Engine | $0.00 | 26,728 | 100.0% | 10,644 | 100.0% | 37,372 | 100.0% | | MAE | Export Units (other than Canada and Mexico) | $0.00 | 1,265 | 4.7% | 487 | 4.6% | 1,752 | 4.7% | | MM6 | 6-speed Manual | $0.00 | 4,595 | 17.2% | 1,763 | 16.6% | 6,358 | 17.0% | | MX0 | Elect. 4spd. Automatic Transmission with Overdrive | $0.00 | 15,731 | 58.9% | 6,649 | 62.5% | 22,380 | 59.9% | | MZ6 | Six-Speed Manual Transmission w/ Z51 | N/A | 6,402 | 24.0% | 2,232 | 21.0% | 8,634 | 23.1% | | N37 | Steering Column, Power Telescope Manual Tilt | N/A | 22,793 | 85.3% | 9,841 | 92.5% | 32,634 | 87.3% | | QG6 | Painted Aluminum Wheels | $0.00 | 7,948 | 29.7% | 1,723 | 16.2% | 9,671 | 25.9% | | QG7 | Polished Aluminum Wheels | $1,295.00 | 18,303 | 68.5% | 8,777 | 82.5% | 27,080 | 72.5% | | QX1 | Gray Painted Aluminum Wheels | N/A | 477 | 1.8% | 144 | 1.4% | 621 | 1.7% | | R8C | Museum Delivery Package | $490.00 | 504 | 1.9% | 327 | 3.1% | 831 | 2.2% | | U2K | Sound System Feature, XM Satellite Radio (available only on 1SB) | $325.00 | 14,833 | 55.5% | 7,063 | 66.4% | 21,896 | 58.6% | | U3U | AM/FM CD w/DVD Navigation, Bose Prem (MP3) | N/A | 4,591 | 17.2% | 85 | 0.8% | 4,676 | 12.5% | | UE1 | OnStar System | $696.00 | 13,216 | 49.4% | 6,418 | 60.3% | 19,634 | 52.5% | | URB | AM/FM CD w/DVD Navigation, Bose Prem System | $1,400.00 | 7,691 | 28.8% | 6,524 | 61.3% | 14,215 | 38.0% | | US8 | Single CD Player with Radio | N/A | 2,700 | 10.1% | 316 | 3.0% | 3,016 | 8.1% | | US9 | Multiple CD Player/Radio | N/A | 11,510 | 43.1% | 3,692 | 34.7% | 15,202 | 40.7% | | UV6 | Head-Up Display | N/A | 24,028 | 89.9% | 10,328 | 97.0% | 34,356 | 91.9% | | Z49 | Canadian Options | N/A | 789 | 3.0% | 459 | 4.3% | 1,248 | 3.3% | | Z51 | Performance Handling Package: | $1,495.00 | 10,911 | 40.8% | 4,434 | 41.7% | 15,345 | 41.1% |
Color Options for 2005
Interior options for exterior colors are suggested by Chevrolet. Other combinations could be ordered. | RPO | Color | Cost | Interior Color | Coupe | Convertible | Total |
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| Prod. | % |
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| 10U | Arctic White | $0.00 | B-TR-G-C | 1,472 | 496 | 1,968 | 5.3% | | 19U | Lemans Blue Metallic - Premium Tint Coat Color - $300 cost | $0.00 | B-TR-G-C | 2,718 | 1,041 | 3,759 | 10.1% | | 27U | Precision Red - Discontinued October 2004 | $0.00 | B-TR-G-C | 1,274 | 30 | 1,304 | 3.5% | | 41U | Black | $0.00 | B-TR-G-C | 5,467 | 2,528 | 7,995 | 21.4% | | 45U | Velocity Yellow | $0.00 | N/A | 359 | 401 | 760 | 2.0% | | 67U | Machine Silver Metallic | $0.00 | B-TR-G-C | 4,789 | 2,076 | 6,865 | 18.4% | | 71U | Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic | $0.00 | B-TR-G-C | 2,379 | 602 | 2,981 | 8.0% | | 74U | Victory Red - Avail. after October 2004 | $0.00 | B-TR-G-C | 3,285 | 2,332 | 5,617 | 15.0% | | 79U | Millennium Yellow Clear Coast - Premium Tint Coat Color - $750 cost | $0.00 | B-TR-G-C | 1,646 | 356 | 2,002 | 5.4% | | 80U | Red Jewel | $0.00 | B-TR-G-C | 358 | 359 | 717 | 1.9% | | 86U | Magnetic Red Metallic II - Premium Paint - $750 cost | $0.00 | B-TR-G-C | 2,981 | 423 | 3,404 | 9.1% |
Color Codes: B=Black, C=Light Cashmere, CR=Cobalt Red, G=Gray
Interior Colors
| RPO | Color | Cost | Coupe | Convertible | Total |
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| Prod. | % | Prod. | % | Prod. | % |
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| 02I | Cobalt Red | $0.00 | 1,156 | 4.3% | 554 | 5.2% | 1,710 | 4.6% | | 19I | Black | $0.00 | 15,834 | 59.2% | 6,927 | 65.1% | 22,761 | 60.9% | | 31I | Light Cashmere | $0.00 | 7,051 | 26.4% | 2,121 | 19.9% | 9,172 | 24.5% | | 36I | Steel Gray | $0.00 | 2,687 | 10.1% | 1,042 | 9.8% | 3,729 | 10.0% |
Convertible Top Colors
| RPO | Color | Production | % |
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| 35T | Gray Beige | 1,204 | 11.3% | | 37T | Titan Gray | 286 | 2.7% | | 41T | Black | 9,154 | 86.0% |
Percentages are the percent of convertibles with that color top
2005 Corvette Specifications
Mechanical Dimensions
| Feature | Dimensions |
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| Wheelbase | 105.7inches / 2686mm | | Overall length | 174.6 inches / 4435mm | | Overall width | 72.6 inches / 1844mm | | Overall height | 49.1 inches / 1246mm | | Front tread | 62.1 inches / 1577mm | | Rear tread | 60.7 inches / 1542mm | | Standard Tires Front/Rear | Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-2
Extended Mobility
Front: P245/40ZR-18
Rear: P285/35ZR-19 | | RPO Z51 Tires Front/Rear | Goodyear Eagle F1 SC
Extended Mobility
Asymmetric Tread
Front: P245/40ZR-18
Rear: P285/35ZR-19 | | Steering | Speed sensitive, magnetic-controlled, hydraulic power-assisted, rack-and-pinion. | | Front suspension | Short/long arm (SLA). Cast aluminum upper & lower control arms. Transverse, composite leaf spring. Stabilizer bar. Monotube shock absorbers. | | Rear suspension | Short/long arm (SLA). Cast aluminum upper & lower control arms. Transverse, composite leaf spring. Stabilizer bar. Monotube shock absorbers. | | Brakes | Antilock four-wheel power disc | | Brake Rotors (Base) | Front:; 12.8 x 1.26 / 325 x 32;
Rear:; 12.0 x 1 / 305 x 26 | | Brake Rotors (Z51) | Front:; 13.4 x 1.26 / 340 x 32
Rear:; 13.0 x 1 / 330 x 26 | | Body Construction | Steel frame w. hydroformed side rails. Aluminum & magnesium cockpit structure. Aluminum chassis components. Composite body panels; | | Fuel Tank | 18.0 gallons / 68.1 |
Engine Specifications
| Feature | Base Engine RPO LS2 |
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| Displacement | 6.0l / 364cid / 5970cc | | Bore & Stroke | 4" x 3.62" / 101.6mm x 92mm | | Block Material | Cast Aluminum | | Cylinder Head Material | Cast Aluminum | | Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | | Fuel Supply | SEFI (sequential electronic fuel injection) | | Compression ratio | 10.9:1 | | Horsepower | 400hp / 298kw @ 6000rpm | | Torque | 400 lb.-ft @ 4400 | | Recommended Fuel | 93 octane recommended, not required | | Maximum Engine Speed | 6500 rpm | | Estimated Fuel Economy | Manual: 19 city/ 28 highway / 23 combined
Automatic 18 city/ 25 highway/ 21 combined |
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