Chevrolet said, officially on Tuesday, that the 2006 Corvette Z06 will go from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds in first gear.
It will start at $65,800 including destination and freight charges.
Corvette Z06 features include:
- LS7 7.0-liter/427-cubic-inch Gen IV V-8 engine with lightweight reciprocating components
- 505 horsepower (373 kw) @ 6300 rpm
- 470 lb.-ft. of torque (657 Nm) @ 4800 rpm
- 6-speed manual transmission
- 7,000 rpm redline
- Aluminum body structure with one-piece hydroformed perimeter rails frame and magnesium engine cradle (not just a simple case of ordering aluminum instead of steel for the chassis)
- Carbon-fiber composite front fenders, front wheelhouses and floors
- Dry-sump engine lubrication system (used in race cars and the Z06 is one of very few cars under $100,000 that has dry-sump lubrication)
- Hand-built engine at GM’s new Performance Build Center
- Unique design styling that includes a larger grille, cold-air scoop and lower air splitter, wide-body front and rear fenders and a taller rear spoiler
- Engine, transmission and differential oil coolers and steering cooler
- 3-inch-diameter exhaust with bi-mode mufflers and larger polished stainless steel tips
- Rear-mounted battery to improve weight distribution
- Unique interior features including revised gauge cluster and lightweight two-tone seats with more aggressive bolsters
For all its race-inspired functionality, the Corvette Z06 also is designed to be refined as a daily driver with a sophisticated and comfortable interior and generous cargo volume. The Z06 will be offered in Machine Silver Metallic, Victory Red, Daytona Sunset Orange, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Velocity Yellow Tintcoat and Black exterior colors.