Boston.com: Corvette's worth the powerful emotion:
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Summary:
"Two things that were immediately apparent were that the clutch seemed very light and took some getting used to, especially at starts, and that the shifter is tighter, with shorter throws, than before.
It's hard to imagine in a 400-horsepower car, but starts from standing, even done with a heavy foot, were pretty subtle. That's because the baritone exhaust notes do not rise until you are up to speed and in higher gears. I guess that helps you to avoid catching the ear of any local constabulary at launch.
The stability control system is not overly imposing and even allows for a little wheel chirp at takeoff. It also features a range of settings from basic comfort to competition that gradually lessen its input. And for the most daring, it can be switched off entirely, which means you can really waggle your tail or, if you overdo it, wind up chasing it.
On the highway, the C6 had a soft ride. That's surprising, considering the car's apparent stiffness in cornering, where slight body roll gave way to tight, solid cornering as G-forces mounted.
I've always liked Corvettes and consider them, penny for penny, to be the best super-high-performance car on the market. Yet they also drove ''long' in my view. That is, though they felt tight, and it was always obvious I was tucked tightly into a two-seater, steering and view sometimes felt sedanish.
No more. The shorter car feels snappy and, here's that word again, European.
The seats are firm and gripping; rear deck space, always a plus for Corvettes, is ample; and I just love the arcing analog gauges behind the wheel.
This new Vette features keyless access with a push-button starter. You need not insert your key in the ignition. As long as you have the electron"
