Since 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette has been a household name in the world of high-powered sports cars with big-bore engines and throaty exhaust notes. The original design of the Corvette, codenamed “C1,” changed the auto industry forever. While the Corvette has undergone many design changes throughout its 57-year history, the basic goal of the car remains exactly the same as it was all those years ago: go fast and go loud.

The 2010 Chevrolet Corvette takes this tradition to the next level. With the base model powered by a 6.2-liter V8, this new Corvette “C6” model bridges the gap between road car and race car. 430 horsepower goes to the rear wheels, thanks to the award-winning LS3 engine. Drivers with a little courage can find their way from 0 to 60 miles per hour in less than 5 seconds. With 424 pound-feet of torque at 4600 RPM, this base-model Corvette will claw the asphalt and leave you breathless as it rips through the powerband.

Surprisingly, two higher horsepower versions of the Corvette will be available to the general public in 2010. The Z06 makes a monstrous 505 horsepower, competing with much more expensive supercars for the title of “Most Powerful Street Car.” With a curb weight of 3,175 pounds, the Corvette Z06 will take the driver from 0 to 60 miles per hour in less than 4 seconds. If you don’t feel like its 505 horsepower is enough, check out the Corvette ZR1 and its supercharged 6.2-liter V8. With 638 horsepower at your fingertips, you’ll never be the same.