Corvette | Rebuilding An Icon (Documentary)
For more than 50 years, the Corvette has been an American icon, a car that boasts unparalleled performance and represents a unique lifestyle. But with the 'Vette's 6th generation, the much-ballyhooed C6, right around the corner, the onus is on the engineers at Team Corvette to deliver a machine that lives up to the legacy of the Corvette name - and meets the expectations of a horsepower hungry public. Follow Chief Corvette Engineer Dave Hill - just the third engineer to oversee production of the Corvette - as he tweaks and tunes his latest design in the months leading up to the vehicle's debut. While fans expect the same classic Corvette style, he knows the car needs significant changes to bring it up to date for a new generation of drivers. The challenge is to perfect the car in real world conditions - without letting anyone from the real world get a sneak peek before it's ready. So while Dave and his crew tear through hairpin turns on Germany's Autobahn speedway, they keep a watchful eye on the rearview mirror for signs of Jim Dunne, the infamous spy photographer who's yanked the shroud of secrecy off more than a few pre-release vehicles. Jim has made it his mission to capture the first shot of a C6 before anyone else. With the media and fans desperate for a glimpse of the new model, Jim is just waiting for Team Corvette to slip up in order to capture his biggest prize yet. It's a race against time between two men on opposite sides of the assembly line - united by their admiration of what many consider America's greatest automobile.
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A lot of people in the comments wrote that they just picked up a C6. Well here I am and I just picked up a 2011 C6 Grand Sport Convertible 6 speed manual transmission myself this month. 9-07-2021. I love it. My 1st Corvette. I have been wanting one since I was 6 years old! It was definitely worth the wait! 436hp. Tons of torque. Every time I get in it, the day is a special day. Can’t wait to take her out today. I pulled the fuse so the inner exhaust baffles are open all the time. Car sounds straight piped! The burbling and pops from the exhaust on overruns are just incredible. The sounds this car makes is better than sex. Way better. More fun as well. Guess you haven’t driven a Manual Transmission Corvette if you think that statement is crazy. I can get in the 20’s mpg that is on the HWY if you keep her in 6th gear and 85mph of less. Teens around town with ease. I never had even been in a convertible until this one. Push one button and watch the fun begin. What a great experience being in a Vette convertible on a nice day. It gets no better than that.
The intro kind of overdramatizes the c6 as a big change... I kind of feel like the the c6 is the smallest generation change in the history of corvettes 😅 Don't get me wrong, I love the c6 and I'm actually saving up for one right now. But it wasn't a "oh no this is such a big change it better still seem like a corvette" kind of generation. Now the c8 on the other hand, oh boy if they even knew 😂
The last of one of the Best Looking Corvettes ever built. I own a C2,C3,C5 and C6 all Coupes. Although the C7 has come and the New C8 this past year I have to admit after driving Corvettes for 50 years now in 2020 the Look of the C6 is still one of the best. I have no interest in owning a C7 or C8. GM lost me after the C6 I am sorry to say. The Wow Factor in my eyes is just not there anymore starting with the C7 and now C8 Generation today. I am happy with what I own. Nothing GM has today tops them as far as looks go.
I got a low mile C6 nearly a year ago and I'm ecstatic every time i go anywhere. Walking out to it after work or leaving a store, it just doesn't get old to me, every line is perfect looking to me vs the c7. The way that the back end curves in at the top with round taillights just suits the car so well & higher trims are even better! (Not bragging just opinion enthused by this video) there are far too many cars that i think look and perform great
Just got a C6 yesterday.
C1 is an icon of cars in general. In terms of just Corvettes, the C2 Split window and the C6 ZR1 are the greatest Corvettes ever made in my opinion. I do believe that, despite some of the dislike for its new design - that the mid engine models will have their own legacy. Imagine if the new ZR1 is a hybrid AWD?
Just bought a C6 Z06 on Friday and I can't stop staring at it in my garage and anytime I park it anywhere walking out to it is the best feeling
First American sports, and one of the longest-running production car in the world uninterrupted, this is an American icon, like Harleys, Coca-Cola, and Levis.
The C2 and C6 were the two high water marks for Corvette styling. The new C8 may be a technological and mechanical marvel, but it looks like an angry toaster designed by a stylist who was infatuated with Transformer toys as a 10 year kid............... and never got over it.
C6 Corvettes RULE‼️🫵👍🇺🇸
Pick up my C6 about 2 months ago and all I do now is watch C6 content on KZread.
Just got myself a C6 Z06 in perfect condition with under 6000 miles.
America's sweetheart truly one of a kind love this generation C6
I bought a 07 C6 july this year and this "cawr" is like crack to me. I never get tired of it. FRONT ENGINED CORVETTE' FOR THE WIN!
C6 is still my fave generation of Corvette...and kind of funny looking in hindsight of course about the BIG worry over the headlights not being the usual "pop up" style..such a non issue...the headlights look sweet..they are painted same color as the car..no worries ..looks perfect I've always thought..
Love my 2012 Grand Sport I just picked up. My Favorite Gen. Not 100% on the C7 and the interiors are so much more cramped. Like the Tech, but like the feel of the C6.
2 new engines were offered in the C6, a 7.0 liter V8 was offered in the Z06, making 505 horsepower. Than a 6.2 liter V8 was introduced replacing the 6.0. It made 430 Horsepower
EXCELLENCE. God Bless AMERICA and Chevrolet Corvette.
Cool..!
I'm in love with the 5s, 6s, and 7s. The C8s dont quite do it for me just yet !!!