Review of Chevrolet Corvette (C5):
Exterior: The
Chevrolet Corvette is one of the most recognizable automotive shapes of
all time. With a long, low and wide wedge, pop up headlights, large
functional air vents, four center exhaust pipes and large wheels, it
will turn heads wherever it goes. The C5 was the fifth generation of
this famous American supercar. This generation was designed form the
beginning to be a convertible and hardtop, and thus both versions look
and handle awesome. The Corvette is an unmistakable design that
screams American supercar for all to see.
Interior: Unfortunately,
the Corvette is often criticized for its somewhat below-par interior.
Some of the materials may feel like cheap plastics, however the
interior is certainly driver oriented as any exotic should be. With a
high shifter and perfect pedal placement, it is easy to drive fast with
this car. There is plenty of room for two occupants, and their luggage
in the trunk. The Corvette even had some technological options such as
a Heads Up Display on some later models.
Driving: The
driving experience is truly where the Corvette excels as a supercar.
The LS1 engine used is massive and provides more than enough power.
This car can easily do burnouts until the tires disappear. Not only is
this V8 massively powerful, but its front engine placement helps to
lead to a perfect 50-50 weight distribution. This combined with a much
improved suspension and frame, over previous generations, leads to an
extremely agile muscle car. The driving experience is so impressive
that the Corvette is often compared to supercars that cost two or three
times the price of the Corvette during its production, such as Porsches
or Ferraris. With neck braking acceleration and balanced handling, the
C5 Corvette is the premier example of a cheap American supercar.
