Editors' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2005

Most Wanted Coupe Under $45,000

Winner: Chevrolet Corvette

The sixth-generation Corvette made its debut this year with an all-new body style, retooled suspension and an even larger version of its tried-and-true small-block V8. Available as either a coupe or convertible, the C6 uses the same underlying structure as its predecessor, the C5, to bring the Corvette into the 21st century. Ride and handling is more consistent on this latest edition of Chevy's iconic sports car than it has been in years' past, sacrificing none of the car's characteristic high performance. At the heart of the C6 is the LS2 V8 that produces a remarkable 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. With that much power on tap, the C6 is able to keep up with just about any of the world's most exotic sports cars. Available options include three different suspension packages, Magnetic Ride Control, plus a Z51 package with upgraded brakes. Regardless of how it's equipped, this is undoubtedly one of the best Corvettes ever.

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