The 2005 Chevrolet Corvette was the introductory model for the 6^th
generation of the Corvette. The new 2005 ?C6 Corvette? was somewhat
similar in appearance to the C5 models with a low, wide stance and
pronounced wheel openings extending the fenders and quarter panels.  The
2005 Corvette shared the round dual-lens tail light design similar to
the previous generation Corvette but for the first time since 1962 the
Corvette did not come with hide-away headlights.  Instead, a fixed
projection headlamp setup is encased in a clear plastic housing ?
providing a European look to the American legend.  To many people, this
?European styling? addition was blasphemy, but the popularity of the C6
has continued to boom since its introduction in 2005. The 2005 Corvette
was slightly shorter than the 2004 models but the wheelbase grew by just
over an inch.  This spread stance allows for better handling and weight
distribution and when testing began for the 2005 Corvette it was clear
that the C6 would definitely continue to set records, both for Corvettes
and throughout the auto industry.