Labels:text | vehicle | car | land vehicle | wheel | automotive design | screenshot OCR: The only convertible that matters. When we designed the C5 Corvette; we began Maintaining Structural Integrify We didn't want torque (350 lb ,- ft.) and horsepower (345) than its with the simple goal: to build a comfortable and this car suffering from any of the ride setbacks iron predecessor but weighs 44 pounds less. extremely solid car, period, whether it's a convert- most convertibles have. One concern was how to Basically, we packed more power into a more ible or coupe. In our mind, the fifth generation avoid cowl shake, a common side effect of remov- compact unit. We were able to keep the hood low, would not be a success unless we made a world- ing a car's roof. So, we replaced the 48-piece frame dramatically improving driver visibility. class sports car that just happens to be a convertible. rails with twin seamless hydroformed tubes. The More than any previous Corvette, the newest frame of the C5 is now 450 percent stiffer than that generation is a high performance sports car that of its predecessor. This structure didn't require the also feels like a very expensive touring sedan. weight-adding reinforcements typical of most con- This car is a quick learn because of its nimble vertibles. You'll notice the difference in its rigidity; handling. You can easily take it from zero to sixty cowl shake has been virtually eliminated, even in the absence of a structural crossover bar. Naturally, the revolutionary design qualities of [ The CS was designed without a roof from the outset, so we [ could build a world-class sports car that's also a convertible. ] the '97 coupe are found in the convertible. Its sus- pension was designed for touring and handling. The C5 design started from ground zero as a Vibrations and road noise are minimal, thanks to convertible, not a coupe. It seemed the obvious the balsa wood, cored composite floor. The rear- way to prevent ride and handling from becom- mounted transmission means better weight distrib- - ing a casualty of top-down freedom. At the same ution and increased interior room. Because of the [ Design attributes like the nostalgie waterfall make [ the new CS immediately recognizable as a Corvette. time, we didn't want to compromise the true structure, handling is secure and easy. spirit of a sports car by making it too civilized. in 4.7 seconds (manual transmission). Steering is This would not be one of those cases when the Engine and Performance Beneath the hood is an extremely responsive and forgiving; the ride is convertible is merely a design afterthought. all-aluminum small-block V8. It delivers more capable and predictable. In short, there's nothing difficult about it. The Next Corvette The C5 Convertible is a truly remarkable structure, with unprecedented stiffness. It looks great and feels even better (especially when the weather cooperates). Frankly, the convertible Vette is without equal. The first time you eye one on our showroom floor, you'll understand why. The Next Corvette Call 1-800-950-2438 or visit www.chevrolet.com 01997 GM Corp. Buckle up, America! !
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