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Corvette Of The Day: 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition

2004 Corvette - The Ultimate Guide

Given its sales numbers and the unprecedented number of awards and accolades received, there could be no doubt that the C5 Corvette had raised the bar to an entirely new level – not only for Corvette or American made sports cars, but for sports cars from all over the world.

2004 Corvette Special Editions

The Commemorative Edition 2004 Corvette was specifically designed to pay homage to Corvette's successful return to racing.  All the Commemorative Edition 2004 Corvettes were finished in a striking LeMans Blue paint with red-edged silver stripes.

It was only fitting that the Corvette design team honor the outgoing C5 by saluting its finest racing accomplishments with a special Le Mans Commemorative Edition package for all 2004 Corvette models. The Coupe and Convertible packages included special Le Mans Blue metallic paint, unique badging noting the Le Mans victories, polished wheels, and a special shale-colored interior featuring embroidered Le Mans emblems on the headrests.
A successor to the ZR-1 made its debut in 2001 as the Z06, giving a nod to the high-performance Z06 version of the C2 Corvette of the 1960s. The Z06 uses a tuned version of the standard LS1 engine (designated the LS6), with a higher power output of 385 hp (390 PS; 287 kW), later bumped to 405 hp (411 PS; 302 kW) starting in 2002.
Corvette performed Indianapolis 500 Pace Car duties for a record sixth time. It marks the third consecutive year and 15th time overall that a Chevrolet product has served as the Official Pace Car – the most appearances by any brand. The 2004 Corvette that will serve as the Indy 500 Pace Car is virtually identical to the Convertibles available today through local Chevrolet dealerships.
The Corvette C5-R was part of a plan by General Motors and their Chevrolet brand to create a factory team to participate in grand touring races not only in North America, but also elsewhere in the world, most notably at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. GM had previously been against approving factory support for Corvette racing programs, although the IMSA GT Championship's Corvette GTPs had seen some support until they ended competition in 1989.

2004 Corvette Engines

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2004 Corvette Market & Sales Data

2004 Corvette auction and sales area. We share upcoming auctions, recent auction results, cool 2004 Corvettes we find for sale and commentary on the current market for the 2004 Corvette.

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1998 Corvette Pace Car LS1 Engine
When the C5 Corvette was finally unveiled critics were quick to notice a thundering new powerplant. It carried the LS1 designation, serving as the C5 Corvette’s base engine for the duration of the production run. Ironically, the C5 Corvette would only ever leave the factory with one of two individual engines. This included the aforementioned 5.7L LS1, as well as the all-powerful 5.7L LS6, which powered the C5 Z06.
1997 Corvette Sales Brochures
You can download for free this exclusive 1997 Corvette sales brochure for more information about the car. To everyone who ever fell in love with a Corvette, we say: Get ready to do it all over again. To enthusiasts everywhere, we say: Come celebrate with us the stunning renewal of a performance legend. 
LS1 Crate Engine
The LS1 is the spiritual successor to the “small block V8” that GM uses in rear-wheel-drive cars, trucks, and vans. It was introduced in 1995 as the “GEN III” engine and it only shared rod bearings, lifters, and bore spacing with its predecessors (which was in production 1955 until 2003). Little did GM expect for the LS1 has become a legend.
1997 Corvette Owners Manual
This Owners Guide contains important information regarding the operation and maintenance of your 1997 Corvette. In order to obtain maximum enjoyment and usage from your car, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the contents...

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