2010 Chevrolet Corvette

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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

Auto writers say little about the Corvette's exterior design -- because everyone already knows what it looks like. Since its introduction in 1953, the Corvette's low stance and long nose have become legendary. It is, indeed, an all-American icon.

The Corvette is available in two body styles: coupe and convertible. For open-air versatility, the coupe can also feature a removable targa hardtop. New for 2010 is the Corvette Grand Sport, which features a Z06-style body kit.

• It "is still easily identifiable as a Corvette, although the changes to the exterior make the sixth-generation car a different animal than its predecessors. Overhangs both front and rear are noticeably shorter and the overall look is less boy-racer and more sophisticated sports car." -- Kelley Blue Book
• "It's shorter and more European-looking than the previous version and has exposed Xenon headlights rather than the open-and-close ones Corvettes had become known for." -- BusinessWeek
• "The current model is the most aerodynamically efficient Corvette ever, generating more aerodynamic downforce than before to enhance high-speed stability." -- Forbes
• A critic for the Orlando Sentinel didn't like the removable-top coupe, "which even in December let in more Florida heat than I liked." -- Orlando Sentinel
• "Many familiar styling cues highlight the latest Corvette, but the current generation is the first one since 1962 with fixed headlights. Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights are standard. Round taillights and integrated exhaust tips appear at the rear. A tapered rear deck is claimed to improve high-speed performance." -- Cars.com
• "We also consider the design of the car outstanding, as the Corvette uses such a distinct body style that this Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is unmistakable on the road." -- CNET
• "[I]t's bolted into such a well-mannered and well-built chassis (no creaks and rattles here), with such a beautiful body, that there really is no competition at this price. -- AutoWeek
• "The Grand Sport will get a Z06-style front splitter and rear spoiler, Z06-sized brakes, unique 18-inch front and 19-inch wheels, functional brake ducts, and requisite Grand Sport badging. ... Offered in coupe and convertible body styles, the Grand Sport will offer all of the Corvette's exterior colors." -- Automobile Magazine