Z06: UPPING THE ANTE
Five years ago, the sixth-generation Corvette Z06 stunned the sports car world. Powered by a 7.0 Liter V8 and sporting an aluminum frame plus the use of select carbon-fiber components, it offers an outstanding power-to-weight ratio. Now for 2011, Z06 models come standard with new, second-generation Goodyear® Eagle® F1 Supercar tires as well as new exhaust tuning. Magnetic Selective Ride Control (MSRC) is also available for the first time. But the bigger news is the NEW Z07 Performance Package (which includes MSRC) and the NEW CFZ Carbon Fiber Package culminating in the Z06 Carbon Limited Edition.
INTERIOR
Corvette provides a premium driving environment with such options of rich leather coverings on the instrument panel upper, door panel uppers, console cover and sport seat surfaces with the available Custom Leather-Wrapper Interior Package on the 3LZ trim level. This option also gives you the opportunity to personalize your Corvette with contrasting stitching in Red, Yellow, and Blue.
PERFORMANCE
Z06 is powered by a 7.0 Liter LS7 aluminum block V8 with an 11.0:1 compression ratio. It delivers an SAE-certified 505 hp at 6300 rpm and 470 lb.-ft. of torque at 4800 rpm. The engine employs lightweight titanium intake valves and connecting rods and contains a high-performance dry-sump oil system, which distributes pressurized oil to protect vital components under high-g driving conditions.
Helping Z06 perform even better is the fact that it is the lightest Corvette at 3,175 lbs., thanks to a litany of racing-derived components.
Two new packages stand out in the 2011 Z06 portfolio - one for the exterior and the other to beef up the hardware under the skin. The Z07 Performance Package includes Brembo® carbon-ceramic brakes, Michelin® Pilot® Sport PS2(TM) tires, 20-spoke Competition Gray wheels on 19-inch front and 20-inch rear rims along with Magnetic Selective Ride Control. Result: better grip, better stopping power and better cornering precision. The CFZ Carbon Fiber Package includes rocker extensions, front splitter and a full-width rear spoiler. Result: a more nimble, faster vehicle at speed.
Impressive brakes are necessary to stop a sports car capable of a test-track top speed of 198 mph. Z06 uses monoblock six-piston front calipers and four-piston rears. The extra-large 14-inch front rotors and 13.4-inch rears are vented and cross-drilled. Launch control is standard with the short-throw six-speed manual gearbox. It modulates engine rpm to lay the power down more smoothly while providing consistent acceleration times on the test track.
It's the ultimate Z06. The Limited Edition Carbon Z06 (very limited availability). It includes the new Z07 Performance Package plus a carbon-fiber hood and Black carbon-fiber rockers and splitter. It also includes Black 20-spoke wheels and Black outside mirrors and headlamp surrounds. The interior features special suede-insert leather-surfaced seats, along with a suede steering wheel, shift knob, door pull and door armrests with Blue or Orange stitching. Racing pedals and a Euro-style racing number complete the package. It is available in two new colors - Inferno Orange Metallic and Supersonic Blue Metallic - and up to 500 Carbon Z06 editions will be built, enhancing their collectability.
TECHNOLOGY
With any race car or high-performance street car, lighter is better. An extremely favorable power-to-weight ratio is one of the key performance enablers of the Z06. A major component to this performance is a light yet strong aluminum frame structure that weighs 138 lbs. less than an equivalent steel structure. This aluminum frame is also used on the C6.R race car that competes at Le Mans. In addition, a magnesium engine cradle and fixed roof structure plus carbon-fiber front fenders and carbon-fiber, balsa-sandwiched floorboards help save additional weight.
is standard on ZR1. It manages acceleration out of turns via integration of the Magnetic Selective Ride Control, Traction Control and Active Handling systems.
is also standard with the short-throw manual gearbox. It modulates engine rpm to lay the power down more smoothly while providing consistent acceleration times on the test track.
THE CORVETTE EXPERIENCE
Individuality is a trademark of Corvette owners. You can make your Corvette even more of a personal statement with more than 50 available dealer-installed Genuine Corvette Accessories. All are designed to enhance the appearance or extend the functionality of your Corvette. To order your accessories visit your local dealer.
Want the ultimate way to take possession of your new Corvette? Now you can take delivery of your new Corvette right on the floor of the National Corvette Museum (NCM) in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The experience includes a NCM Delivery Team tour of the nearby Corvette Assembly Plant and a VIP tour of NCM. Museum delivery is available to order through any Chevy dealer for an additional cost.
SAFETY
Corvette is engineered for safety before, during and - thanks to OnStar - after a collision.
- Active Handling and 4-wheel antilock brakes help you stay on the road and in control to help avoid accidents in the first place.
- Standard run-flat tires enable safe function during and after loss of pressure for some distance at a moderate speed until the tire can be repaired.
- Standard high intensity discharge xenon headlamps shed 900 lumens of light onto the road for excellent visibility.
- Frontal and side-impact air bags(12) help protect you in the event of a collision.
PROTECTED & CONNECTED WITH ONSTAR
uses built-in sensors that can automatically alert an Advisor, who is immediately connected into your vehicle and can request emergency help be sent to your exact GPS location - even if you're unable to respond. Standard for the first six months.
ACCOLADES
SEE WHAT THE CRITICS HAVE TO SAY
2010 Editors Choice Award: Sports Car category
- Car and Driver magazine
"Best Resale Value: Top 10"
- Kelley Blue Book
"Best Buy 2011"
- Consumers Digest
2010 Motorist Choice Award: "Fun to Drive" and "Sexy Styling"
- IntelliChoice
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