We race to win, but also to build powerful and efficient vehicles. Though we're not going to lie — winning feels good. The aluminum–framed Z06 with carbon–fiber components throughout is the lightest and most balanced 2012 Corvette. Z06 has stunned competitors on and off the track since its return.
With improved performance packages along with even more aggressive style options in store for 2012, everyone may want to brace themselves.
Corvette Z06 is powered by a 7.0 Liter V8 engine, hand–built by a skilled craftsmen at GM's Performance Build Center in Michigan4. When it comes to performance, no amount of attention is too great and no detail is overlooked. That's why Z06 offers available Michelin PS Cup tires, an available carbon fiber domed hood and Magnetic Selective Ride Control with Performance Traction Management (PTM).
Everything we learn on the track is applied because if it makes it a better race car, it makes it a better sports car, period. That's just how we think.
Celebrate Chevrolet's 100 years with the Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition Corvette. This racing–inspired appearance package includes bold visual elements to signify a historic milestone. This special edition includes Red–painted brake calipers, Centennial exterior badging, Magnetic Selective Ride Control and the exclusive Carbon Flash Metallic exterior color along with the new aluminum Cup wheels, 19–inch front and 20–inch rear, in Satin Black with a Red stripe.
Aggressive styling continues on the interior with leather and sueded microfiber appointments with contrasting, iconic red stitching. The package also includes custom Centennial embossed logo for the seats.
Each detail and individual touch comes together in the Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition, creating an iconic appearance that distinguishes Corvette on the road and in history.
2012 Corvette Z06 Centennial Special Edition with Carbon Flash Metallic paint and unique exterior details.
2012 Corvette Z06 Centennial Special Edition.
2012 Corvette Z06 Centennial Special Edition.
Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition 2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible with Carbon Flash Metallic paint and unique exterior details
2012 Corvette Z06 Centennial Special Edition with Carbon Flash Metallic paint and unique exterior details.
When a luxury sports car is capable of a test–track top speed of 198 mph, it better have impressive brakes as well. Z06 uses monoblock six–piston front calipers and four–piston rears, while the extra–large 14–inch front rotors and 13.4–inch rears are vented and cross–drilled. And launch control is standard with the short–throw 6–speed manual gearbox. It modulates engine rpm to lay the power down more smoothly while providing consistent acceleration times on the test track. Brembo® Carbon Ceramic Brakes—a braking system that helps with performance, weight and corrosion resistance—along with the new Michelin® PS Cup Tires, which offer 8% more grip than the standard Z06 tires, are also available as part of the Z07 performance package.
Z06 is powered by a 7.0 Liter (427 ci) LS7 aluminum–block V8 with an 11.0:1 compression ratio, each of which is handcrafted by our own skilled engine craftsmen at the GM Performance Build Center in Wixom, Michigan4. 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. And thanks to a litany of racing–derived components, Z06 weighs in at 3,199 lbs. curb and 3041 lbs. dry, making it the lightest of the 2012 Corvette models.
Driving is collaboration between man and vehicle, and now with more extensive performance options available, you can construct the perfect Z06 to complement your driving style. The F55 Package includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control™ including Performance Traction Management (PTM), Michelin® PS Cup Tires and black Cup wheels. You can upgrade from there to the available Z07 Performance Package including all of the F55 Package elements along with Brembo® Carbon Ceramic Brakes. Top it all off with the available Carbon fiber hood and Carbon Fiber Package option—which includes roof, splitter and rockers—to make your Z06 that much lighter and performance ready.
2012 Corvette Z06 in Blade Silver Metallic shown with CFZ Carbon Fiber Package and new lightweight Cup wheels in available Machine Finish.
2012 Corvette Z06 in Torch Red and available Z07 Z06 Ultimate Performance Package plus CFZ Carbon Fiber Package.
2012 Corvette Z06's standard cross–drilled brake rotors and 6–piston front, 4–piston rear brake calipers with new Color Caliper option — shown in Yellow. Also available in Red, Silver, and Dark Gray.
2012 Corvette Z06 in Blade Silver Metallic with available CFZ Carbon Fiber Package and Machine–finish version of the new lightweight Cup Wheels included with Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
2012 Corvette Z06 in Torch Red and available Z07 Z06 Ultimate Performance Package plus CFZ Carbon Fiber Package.
Rounded fenders and a powerful silhouette are classic Corvette design elements that have been the foundation of its exterior style for nearly 60 years. A history that has made Corvette both iconic and collectible. Celebrate classic Corvette roots with the exclusive–for–2012–only Carlisle Blue exterior color option, or honor its Chevrolet heritage with Carbon Flash Metallic exterior color, available only with the 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition.
Paired with its aluminum frame, the Z06 available carbon–fiber elements and options make this the lightest of all Corvettes. Carbon fiber fenders and floors are standard in every Z06, yet you can eliminate even more weight and give it a sleek, race–ready appearance with the available carbon–fiber roof, splitter, rockers and hood. Combined together, it makes for an outstanding power–to–weight ratio and agile performance and handling.
Individuality is a trademark of both Corvette and Corvette owners. And now more than ever, owners can personalize their 2012 Corvette Z06 by selecting the brake caliper color of their choice—available in Dark Gray Metallic, Silver, Yellow or standard Red. Owners also have the option to select headlamp colors, available in gray, silver or black. This, along with extensive dealer–installed Genuine Corvette Accessories, truly can make your Z06 one of a kind.
The Z06 interior has been refined for greater driving support and comfort. The new seat design includes large bolsters on the seatback and cushion areas for support, especially in high–performance driving but greatly welcomed for day–to–day driving. Optional sueded microfiber seat inserts complement the new design even further, as does the revised steering wheel featuring model–specific badges, streamlined switch trim, wrapped spokes, better hand placement and thumb grips.
No detail was overlooked in order to create the most luxurious Corvette interior to date. Padded center console and armrests on all models soften the interior, while the added visual touch of contrasting color stitching — in red, blue and yellow — is available with the Custom Leather–Wrapped Interior Package with sueded microfiber on the 3LZ trim level.
2012 Corvette Z06 with optional Head-Up Display above the hoodline.
Corvette Z06 is born of modern technology such as new Magnetic Selective Ride Control™, carbon fiber and its hydroformed aluminum structure, but Corvette also includes modern technology features that keep you connected to your life. For even more convenience, the Technology Package included on reconfigured 2LZ brings together many of the most popular infotainment features such as navigation radio5, Head–Up Display, Bose8 premium audio system, SiriusXM Satellite Radio6 services for one year, Bluetooth® wireless technology7 for select phones and a USB port8. Z06 also comes with a six–month trial of OnStar® Turn–by–Turn Navigation9 standard to help keep you on track.
Keep important reading within sight with your eyes focused safely on the road ahead of you while driving with the optional Head–Up Display, including g–force meter. Utilizing proven technology, the display appears above the hoodline to make it easier to read while driving. For differing driving styles, the display includes two modes—track and street, which also includes helpful commands through the available navigation system5.
Fully integrating the Magnetic Selective Ride Control™, Traction Control and Active Handling Systems, Performance Traction Management (PTM) enhances race track performance and consistency. PTM manages the vehicle's acceleration based on conditions and the driver's selection, and offers five different modes to optimize performance based on driving styles and conditions.
For 2012, Z06 will offer a new Bose® premium audio system which includes nine speakers for improved audio quality that is more precisely tuned to the cabin's acoustics. New tweeters located in the instrument panel and improved Bose Nd next–generation bass performance round out this truly premium audio experience.
Stay connected to your life while keeping your eyes on the road ahead of you with Bluetooth® wireless technology for select phones. Take calls with just a touch of a button.
We do it not only to win, but also to build better Corvettes, and other Chevrolet vehicles. Racing with and against the best drivers and engineers in the world pushes us further with new discoveries along the way that are applied to the entire Chevrolet lineup.
Corvette can be found in some of the most legendary races around the world ranging from The American Le Mans Series based in the United States and Canada, to the Sebring International Raceway. Corvette is a dominating presence in racing, as shown by our six wins at the famed 24 Heures du Mans in France. There's no track too daunting for Z06 including Nürburgring—the toughest racetrack in the world. Z06 clocked an amazing 7:22.7 lap time through the grueling, 14–mile–plus track.
It's part of our DNA and our century–long history going back to the Chevy co–founder, Louis Chevrolet, a race car driver with a vision for automotive excellence. Today we continue to cultivate new, cutting–edge technology in honor of the sport's deeply rooted heritage and our commitment to bringing owners the best Chevrolet vehicles yet, year after year.
Optimize your experience through driving style. There's the option of two official Corvette Driving schools available to help you get the most enjoyment out of your Corvette Z06. Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in suburban Phoenix or the Ron Fellows Performance Corvette Driving School at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch near Las Vegas10.
Z06 and ZR1 owners have the option of taking part in the Corvette Engine Build Experience. Each LS7 and LS9 engine is hand built by a skilled craftsman from beginning to completion. Participants in the program travel to GM's Performance Build Center in Wixom, Michigan and assemble their Corvette engine under the supervision of a skilled craftsman. The only program of its kind, it allows owners to take an active role in the build of their Corvette. After, 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 Z06. To order your accessories visit your local dealer.
A Corvette isn't just a sports car; it's a milestone—one that comes with a rich history and an exciting future. Corvette owners can become a part of that history by taking delivery of their vehicle right on the floor of the National Corvette Museum (NCM) in Bowling Green, Kentucky. NCM welcomes Corvette enthusiasts from all over the world and offers a variety of options for owners. Corvette museum delivery includes an NCM Delivery Team tour of the nearby Corvette Assembly Plant and a VIP museum tour, as well as a quality orientation followed by a thorough delivery presentation of your new Corvette. Museum delivery is available to order through your Chevy dealer. Visit the National Corvette Museum website for more information and additional packages available.
Our philosophy on safety emphasizes prevention with important features such as Active Handling, run flat tires and four–wheel antilock brakes, but in the event of a collision Corvette is engineered for safety before, during and–thanks to OnStar®–after a collision to–help keep you protected9.
Active Handling and four–wheel antilock brakes help you stay on the road and in control to help avoid crashes in the first place, while standard high–intensity discharge xenon headlamps shed 900 lumens of light onto the road for excellent visibility. And if there's ever a loss of tire pressure, the run–flat tires help enable safe function for some distance at a moderate speed until the tire can be repaired.
In the event of a collision, Corvette is designed to help keep you and your passengers protected with frontal and side-impact air bags11 to help protect you in the event of a collision.
OnStar® with Directions & Connections® Plan and Automatic Crash Response9 uses built–in sensors that can automatically alert an Advisor, who can be 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.
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