Corvette C6 nominated for World Car of the Year Award

The 2005 Corvette C6 delivers more power, passion and precision than any previous Corvette to reach new standards of performance car excellence. It offers huge amounts of raw performance, improved ride comfort, a precisely built and technically sophisticated interior and a contemporary new body.

With dramatic styling and a new 6.0 liter, V8 engine that produces 400 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, the C6 is capable of 300 km/h. It races from a standstill to 100 km/h in only 4.2 seconds and is faster than any production Corvette in history. It has a revised suspension and more powerful brakes, delivering extreme performance capabilities while offering value, style, quality and comfort.

"The sixth generation represents a comprehensive upgrade to the Corvette," said Chris Probert, Marketing Manager for Corvette. "Our goal was to create a Corvette that does more things well than any other performance car. Being nominated for the World Car of the Year Awards is proof of our success and we are sure that this will be reflected in sales across Middle East markets."

The World Car of the Year awards will be announced in conjunction with the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Canada on 16 February 2005.

A jury of 48 journalists representing over one hundred of the world's top automotive print and broadcast media will drive all the nominated vehicles between 1 October and 31 December 2004.

A first round of voting will short-list ten of the initial 32 cars for a final round of voting in January 2005. The World Car of the Year will be chosen based on a detailed evaluation made up of 23 standardized parameters. A final ballot, which employs a ranking system, considers a combination of the vehicle's merit, value and market significance.