Chevrolet Corvette Z06

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Overview

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6)
Overview
2006    Production vehicle Sports Car
Games	Asphalt 4: Elite Racing Asphalt 3: Street Rules
Chassis / Drivetrain
7.0 L  Naturally Aspirated V8 (LS7)
505 hp (377 kW)
470 lbf⋅ft (637 N⋅m)
6-speed manual
Front-Engine, RWD
3133 lbs (1421 kg)
Performance Figures
3.9 s
198 mph (319 km/h)
Other Information
Related	Chevrolet Corvette C6 (Base) Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C7) (Successor)

The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) is the performance version of 6th Generation Corvette debuted in 2005.

Overview

The Z06 arrived as a 2006 model in the third quarter of 2005 and is the lightest of all Corvette models. The Z06 was equipped with the largest-displacement small-block engine ever produced, a new 7,011 cc (7.0 L; 427.8 cu in) V8 engine codenamed the LS7. The engine has a power output of 505 hp (512 PS; 377 kW) at 6,300 rpm and 470 lb⋅ft (637 N⋅m) at 4,800 rpm of torque. Until the introduction of LT6 engine in October 2021, LS7 was the most powerful production naturally aspirated engine made by General Motors. In addition to the larger displacement engine, the Corvette Z06 has a dry sump oiling system, and connecting rods made out of titanium alloy. The frame of the Z06 is constructed from aluminum, saving 136 lb (62 kg) over the standard steel frame. Other weight saving measures such as balsa wood/carbon fiber composite floors and a magnesium alloy engine cradle were used. The Z06's body differentiates itself from the standard Corvette with its larger front and rear fenders and an intake inlet scoop on the front bumper. The front fenders are constructed with carbon fiber and the rear fenders contain ducts to aid in cooling the rear brakes. The Z06 weighed 3,130 lb (1,420 kg), giving it a weight to power ratio of 6.2 pounds per horsepower (3.8 kg/kW), allowing it to achieve a fuel economy of 15 mpg (16 L/100 km; 18 mpg) in the city and 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km; 29 mpg) on the highway. The Z06 was the official pace car for both the 2006 Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500 race. Car and Driver recorded a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration time of 3.6 seconds and 1/4 mile in 11.7 seconds at 125 mph (201 km/h) in October 2005.

For the 2011 model year, the Z06 carbon edition was introduced, which carries over multiple parts from the high performance ZR1 including carbon ceramic brakes, active suspension, and other carbon fiber aerodynamic pieces. Only 500 were planned for production and actual production numbers were much lower, in total only about 250 were made. The 250 were optioned the same but did not have the carbon hood. In 2012 and 2013, these options could be ordered through the Z07 package on the Z06.