Once there, however, you feel secure and a part of the car. The wraparound seats are fairly narrow, which means they grip your body like orthopedic chairs. The cockpit is bigger than in previous models, but it is still pretty tight. A small luggage area is located behind the seats under the glass hatchback. The transmission tunnel is rather tall, and shifting the manual gear lever requires a deliberate tug.
Instrumentation is simple and easy to read.
As quick as this car is, being able to keep a constant eye on the speedometer is a good thing. The current Corvette's gut-wrenching performance is balanced by a higher degree of civility than that found in the previous generation, and while it is far from perfect, it exhibits a raw magnetism that is unusual these days. Just ask my friend. 2001 Knight Ridder Inc. and may not be republished without permission.