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Chevrolet Corvette C6 (6th Generation)

2005–2013 · C6 · coupe

The C6 brought back exposed headlights for the first time since 1962. LS2 (400hp) at launch, LS3 (430-436hp) from 2008. The Z06 ran the dry-sump LS7 (505hp, 7,000 rpm) from 2006; the ZR1 added the supercharged LS9 (638hp) in 2009. Last C-gen with hydraulic steering. Manual is the Tremec T56 (later TR-6060).

Watch out: LS7 (Z06) valve guide wear — premature intake valve guide wear causes valve drop and bent valves on track-driven cars. GM extended warranty TSB 11-06-01-007 covered some; out-of-warranty repair is a head rebuild at $4,000+.

What your Corvette takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Wiper blades21" driver · 21" passenger✓ VerifiedView
  • Engine oil5W-30 (Mobil 1) (9.7 qt) · 5W-30 (Mobil 1) (8 qt)From owner's manualShop
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Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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