The new Corvette Z06 employs monoblock six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers. Each piston utilizes its own pad. The opposing pistons operate in pairs, applying brake pressure equally to each side of the rotor. The extra-large 14-inch front rotors and 13.4-inch rears are vented and cross-drilled. Brake cooling ducts are capable of moving three times the amount of cooling air compared to the previous-generation Z06.
It also has a lightweight, yet strong, aluminum frame, combined with a magnesium roof structure and engine cradle. The total body structure weighs only 278 lbs., 136 lbs. less than the Corvette coupe. The structure is hydroformed to provide exceptional strength and dimensional accuracy. Torsional bending frequency exceeds 20 Hz, providing a highly rigid vehicle foundation.
