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Horses participating in jumps with obstacles (scholarships) differ from brothers with the highest endurance, great speed and immodest price. The Chevrolet-Korvet C6 is similar to representatives of the race elite, says Denis Harutyunyan. Photo by the author and Chevrolet.
 
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Looking at the rapid silhouette that fell to the ground, I would like to go to the cash desk of the totalizer, not even studying the genealogy and previous merits. It surprises the growth unusual to stand next to the car, the roof of which is almost at the level of the belt.
You have to fall into the salon, bending in an uncomfortable position. But the deep bucket of the seat accepts Zhokai so friendly that I had to swallow the words that have spun in the language about a worn saddle. Thanks to electric drives, only a minute went to the fit, about the same amount to search for the optimal position of the steering wheel. Specifically low landing and rollers of lateral support under the elbows forced to move the steering wheel in two planes longer than usual.
The gut of the corvette is superfluous confirmation of its belonging to the best breeds. The front panel covers thin skin. The inserts for Kevlar and the minimum of metal jewelry emphasize the strict, even slightly ascetic nature of the sport-scheme. A pair of memorable features: a translucent plastic roof (if desired, you can remove and put in the trunk) and the absence of internal handles. Those who wish to go will have to grope at a small button on the door. The decision is funny and unusual. But the hands literally fit on a chubby steering wheel and a short comfortable lever of a mechanical box.
Step and lynx
How is sports cars should be started? Of course, button start! In response to this simple action under the hood, a six -liter heart of a born horses comes to life. Deaf groaning even at idle makes others cautiously step aside: listening to this voice, it is impossible to doubt the seriousness of intentions. The body and all controls begin to vibrate finely, but this is not annoying, but unequivocally hints at the so far so far the capabilities of the motor.
Leaving the parking lot, I had to play the clutch pedal, it works harshly. And in motion, each switch is accompanied by a tangible blow. Having adopted, I decided to turn on the programs through one (a huge supply of traction allows this) it became easier. But the suspension was more comfortable than expected from a sports car. Even quite large cracks in the coating, it swallows quite tolerably.
And yet there is no place in the city of Corveta. On cramped streets, in traffic jams you have to move with a turtle, and this is not on the collaboration of either me or a horse. Only by leaving for the highway, you can give Shenkel. Now it seems as if you are sitting on a motor. Its roar drowns out the sound of an audio system, makes you forget everything in the world. The vibrations reach an almost critical level, the field of view is sharply narrowing, here it is not to look at the devices. But at the bottom of the windshield, the numbers flickered there are the speedometer readings so as not to take his eyes off the road. It acts sobering: the speed changes instantly. No, it is better to lose the pace. And again, Corvet and I go slowly (slightly less than allowed 110 km/h) and calmly. The ringing in the ears passed, vision was cleaned, the pulse returned to normal. And only a annoying thought revolves in my head: what feelings are waiting on the racing highway?
From a place to the quarry
Some disappointment awaited the race track: the organizers set the limit of one circle by a passenger to get acquainted with the highway and five circles at the wheel (necessarily in the presence of an instructor). Another reason for the disorder was a helmet. Not only did it not manage to find a helmet of his size, but he also rested the crown on the ceiling. So he laid turns, resting at the same time on the roof and seat.
On the track you perceive the speed in a completely different way. Only before the most insidious turns do you begin to understand how quickly you go. Turning the car into a gentle turn is not a problem, even when 200 or more flickers on the glass. But in steep hairpins, the corvette has to literally drive the front wheels by force, not wanting to go with a straight line. But this serves as a good signal, the dangerous threshold is exceeded. The most dashing riders will besiege the electronic stabilization system. Disconnecting it is not so simple: you need, as in a fairy tale, to press the button three times.
Five circles flew quickly. Seeing his eyes with his eyes with a retreating angular stern, he again thought about similarity with thoroughbred horses, receiving no less pleasure from competition and victory than people.
America to Europe
Europe knows a lot about rope horses. But the corvette only now begins to win the old light. Speed \u200b\u200blovers will be offered not only a compartment with a solid or removable roof, but also a classic convertible with a soft top. And instead of 6-speed mechanics, you can order an automatic box with the same number of gears. The price was also surprised: on average about 60 thousand euros. Of course, not cheap, but still more modest than many competitors. But the decision on deliveries to Russia has not yet been made, because in our country, smooth jumps are more popular, without obstacles?
Chevrolet Corvette C6 even trying to adapt to everyday life, in the soul remains a sprinter.
 
Denis Harutyunyan
 
 

 

Source: The magazine "Driving"