Chevrolet Corvette Best aeI Engineered Vehicle 2005

The sixth-generation car delivers even more performance value than its predecessor, and adds greater comfort and convenience into the mix.

Better performance value-than its predecessor and competitors-helped the re-engineered C6 Chevrolet Corvette (see the October 2004 AEI for a full review) take home AEI's Best Engineered Vehicle honors for 2005. Along with a more powerful engine and better ride and handling than the C5 it replaces, engineers were able to address consumer demands for more refinement and include first-time features such as OnStar and DVD-based navigation options.

“Our goal was a performance car at home in virtually any environment,” said Dave Hill, Chief Engineer of the Corvette and Vehicle Line Executive for General Motors Performance Cars including the Corvette's platform-mate, the Cadillac XLR. “That means more than just raw performance. It calls for improved ride comfort, a precisely built and technically sophisticated interior, and a sleek new body that is fresh and contemporary, while still instantly recognized as the new Corvette.”