Dave Sinclair Lincoln St. Peters

2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Cpe



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  • $26,594 INTERNET PRICE

  • Retail Price: $25,995
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  • Internet Price $26,594

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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1G1YY26U565116266
Stock #: 6036902
Model Code: 1YY07
  • Body Style Coupe
  • Exterior Color Victory Red
  • Interior Color Cashmere Leather
  • Mileage 59,194
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 18/28 MPG
  • Engine 6.0L V8 SFI
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Fuel Type Gasoline

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.
  • Keyless Entry
  • Keyless Ignition System
  • Leather Seats
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Cruise Control

Dealer Comments

The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Base stands out in the sports coupe segment against rivals like the Ford Mustang GT and Dodge Challenger, offering a sharper driving experience and greater feature density for the enthusiast who values proven performance and classic appeal.

Shoppers comparing multiple sports coupes will find the Corvette especially compelling if daily comfort and authentic performance matter equally. This model's Cashmere leather interior, dual-zone automatic climate control, and advanced sound system cater to those who want comfort without compromising on sportiness. In regions like St. Louis, where weather and road conditions can vary, its traction control and stability systems offer reassurance for both spirited weekend drives and regular commuting. This Corvette is ideal for buyers who appreciate a blend of luxury and athleticism in a classic American icon.

Performance is where this sports car asserts its dominance. While the Ford Mustang GT offers strong acceleration, the Corvette's 6.0L V8 SFI paired with a 6-speed automatic paddle shift transmission delivers smooth, rapid gear changes and precise power delivery. The four-wheel independent suspension and sport steering wheel translate to exceptional handling and driver feedback, making spirited driving feel effortless. Unlike some competitors that prioritize straight-line speed, the Corvette's chassis and suspension engineering provide confident cornering and composed highway cruising, ensuring every drive is engaging.

Safety is taken seriously in this Corvette, with active features like traction control, electronic stability control, and ABS brakes all included as standard equipment-often at extra cost on performance rivals. Dual front impact airbags, occupant sensing technology, and a low tire pressure warning system offer added peace of mind, particularly during high-speed driving or sudden stops. High-Intensity Discharge headlights and front fog lights enhance visibility in nighttime or adverse weather, further distinguishing this coupe from competitors that may lack such comprehensive active safety gear as standard.

This Corvette comes equipped with the Preferred Equipment Group 3LT, which adds practical luxury with features like memory seating and a power driver seat. The ETR AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3/Navigation and a 7-speaker sound system ensures long drives are as entertaining as they are exhilarating. Other highlights include heated door mirrors, automatic temperature control, and Highwear Nuance Perforated Leather seating, blending comfort and technology. The inclusion of OnStar 1-Year Safe & Sound Service and remote keyless entry further boosts convenience and security.

When measured against competitors like the Ford Mustang GT and Dodge Challenger, the Corvette distinguishes itself with standard features, a focused driving experience, and award-winning resale value, having earned the 2006 KBB.com Best Resale Value Award.

Why choose the Corvette over Mustang or Challenger? This coupe provides superior handling and a more sophisticated interior out of the box. What does it offer others don't? Standard features like advanced traction and stability controls, memory seating, and a comprehensive infotainment suite come included rather than as costly upgrades.

To see the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Base in person or schedule a test drive, visit Dave Sinclair Ford at 7466 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63125 or call (314) 892-2600. Their knowledgeable team can help you compare this Corvette to other sports coupes, ensuring you make an informed decision with confidence.

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All Features

  • Rear wheel drive
  • Active handling, improves traction and enhances vehicle stability
  • Traction control, all-speed
  • Suspension, 4-wheel independent, includes transverse fiberglass leaf springs
  • Tires, front P245/40ZR18, extended mobility, Eagle F1
  • Tires, rear P285/35ZR19, extended mobility, Eagle F1
  • Wheels, 5-spoke silver painted aluminum, 18" x 8.5" (45.7 cm x 21.6 cm), front and 19" x 10.0" (48.3 cm x 25.4 cm), rear
  • Steering, power, speed-sensitive, rack and pinion
  • Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
  • Fuel capacity, approximate, 18 gallon (68 liters)
  • Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel with polished 3" stainless-steel tips
  • Roof panel, removable, 1-piece, body-color
  • Headlamps, dual projector lamps, xenon high-intensity discharge low-beam, tungsten-halogen high-beam, includes automatic exterior lamp control
  • Fog lamps, front, integral in fascia
  • Daytime running lamps
  • Mirrors, outside rearview, power, heated, body-color
  • Glass, Solar-Ray light tinted
  • Wipers, intermittent, front
  • Seats, front bucket with leather seating surfaces, includes back angle adjustment
  • Seat adjuster, power, driver 6-way
  • Console, floor, lockable, includes 2 covered cupholders, ashtray with cigar lighter, auxiliary power outlet and CD storage
  • Floormats, carpeted
  • Steering column, manual, Tilt-Wheel
  • Steering wheel, leather-wrapped, smaller, 3-spoke
  • Instrumentation, analog, electronic, includes Driver Information Center with 2 line display
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System, air pressure sensors in each tire, pressure display in Driver Information Center
  • Oil life monitoring system
  • Door locks, power, programmable, includes lockout protection
  • Windows, power, includes driver and passenger express-down
  • Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed
  • Theft-deterrent system, push button start, immobilizer and audible visual alarm
  • Keyless Access, with push-button start, includes 2 remote transmitters which enable automatic door unlock and open by touching door switch
  • Hatch release, push button open (Includes power hatch pulldown.)
  • Defogger, rear-window, electric
  • Air conditioning, dual-zone, automatic, includes individual climate settings for driver and right front passenger, automatic climate control and outside temperature display
  • Air filtration, includes pollen filter
  • Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, includes Radio Data System, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, automatic volume, Theftlock and (U66) Sound system feature, 7-speaker system
  • Antenna, integral, hidden
  • Mirror, inside rearview, manual day/night, includes dual reading lights
  • Visors, illuminated vanity mirrors, driver and front passenger
  • Lighting, interior, courtesy, cargo and glovebox
  • Storage, includes lockable glovebox, center console and 2 rear compartments with covers
  • Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
  • Air bags, frontal, driver and right front passenger with passenger side suppression (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.)
  • Traction control, all-speed
  • Daytime running lamps

ENGINE, 6.0L V8 SFI

  • (400 HP [298.3 kW] @ 6000 rpm
  • 400 lb.-ft. [542.8 N-m] @ 4400 rpm) (STD)

  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • 8 Cylinder Engine
  • A/C
  • ABS
  • Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Aluminum Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Headlights
  • Bucket Seats
  • CD Player
  • Climate Control
  • Cruise Control
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Driver Air Bag
  • Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
  • Driver Vanity Mirror
  • Floor Mats
  • Fog Lamps
  • Front Reading Lamps
  • Front Side Air Bag
  • Gasoline Fuel
  • Heated Mirrors
  • HID headlights
  • Immobilizer
  • Intermittent Wipers
  • Keyless Entry
  • Keyless Start
  • Leather Seats
  • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Locking/Limited Slip Differential
  • MP3 Capability
  • Multi-Zone A/C
  • Passenger Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag Sensor
  • Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
  • Passenger Vanity Mirror
  • Power Door Locks
  • Power Driver Seat
  • Power Mirror
  • Power Outlet
  • Power Steering
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defrost
  • Rear Wheel Drive
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Security System
  • Stability Control
  • Targa Roof
  • Tire Pressure Monitor
  • Tires - Front Performance
  • Tires - Rear Performance
  • Traction Control
  • Vehicle
    • EPA Classification: Two Seater
  • Mileage
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 18
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 28
  • Electrical
    • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
    • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
  • Cooling System
    • Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
  • Weight Information
    • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3179
  • Trailering
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): N/A
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): N/A
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): N/A
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): N/A
  • Suspension
    • Suspension Type - Front: Independent
    • Suspension Type - Rear: Independent
    • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
    • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
    • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
    • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
  • Brakes
    • Brake Type: Pwr
    • Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
    • Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
    • Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
    • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.8 x 1.26
    • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.0 x 1.00
  • Tires
    • Front Tire Size: P245/40ZR18
    • Rear Tire Size: P285/35ZR19
  • Wheels
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x 8.5
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 19 x 10
    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
  • Steering
    • Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
    • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: - TBD -
    • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): - TBD -
    • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): - TBD -
    • Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
  • Fuel Tank
    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 18.0
  • Exterior Dimensions
    • Wheelbase (in): 105.7
    • Length, Overall (in): 174.6
    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.6
    • Height, Overall (in): 49.0
    • Track Width, Front (in): 62.1
    • Track Width, Rear (in): 60.7
    • Min Ground Clearance (in): - TBD -
    • Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
  • Cargo Area Dimensions
    • Trunk Volume (ft³): 22.4
  • Interior Dimensions
    • Passenger Capacity: 2
    • Passenger Volume (ft³): 52.0
    • Front Head Room (in): 37.9
    • Front Leg Room (in): 43.1
    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.2
    • Front Hip Room (in): 53.6
  • Summary
    • Vehicle Name: Chevrolet Corvette
    • Body Style: 2 Door Coupe
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