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 ever produced, a new 7.0 L (427 cu in) engine codenamed LS7. The LS7 produced 505 hp (376 kW) and is the most powerful naturally aspirated engine put into a production car from General Motors. In addition to the larger displacement engine, the Corvette Z06 has a dry sump oiling system, andconnecting rods made out of titanium alloy. The frame of the Z06 is constructed from aluminum, saving 136 pounds 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),[9] 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-US (16 L/100 km; 18 mpg-imp) in the city and 24 mpg-US (9.8 L/100 km; 29 mpg-imp) on thehighway.[10] 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 time of 3.6 seconds and 1/4 mile in 11.4 seconds at 126 mph in March 2007.
The Z06 contains the following enhancements over the standard C6 Corvette -
- Hand-built LS7 7.0L 427CI V8 with Dry-sump oiling system
- Aluminum chassis with fixed roof
- Larger/stiffer anti-sway bars
- Stiffer springs and shocks
- Larger rear spoiler and front splitter
- Transmission cooler
- Unique front fascia with intake inlet
- Wider carbon fiber front and fiberglass rear fenders
- Functional front and rear brake ducts for added brake system cooling
- Unique light weight forged aluminum 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels; painted finish standard and chromed finish optional
- Wider 275/35ZR18 tires in the front and wider 325/30ZR19 tires in the rear
- Larger 6-piston front and 4 piston rear calipers, including cross-drilled 355 mm (14.0 in) front rotors and 340 mm (13 in) rear rotors
- Can be ordered with 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ trim packages.
- Game Version
- 1.05
- Controller Type
- Steering Wheel
- Vehicle Manufacturer
- Chevrolet
- Performance Points
- 600 PP
- Max. Power
- 681 HP
- Weight
- 1.179 kg
- Weight Distribution
- 51.49
- Displacement
- 6.997 cc
- Max. Torque
- 655 ft-lb
- Drivetrain
- FR
- Tires (Front)
- Sports: Soft
- Tires (Rear)
- Sports: Soft
- Aero Kit
- Type B
- Flat Floor
- Standard
- Rear Wing
- Standard
- Wheel Model
- RAYS 57Xtreme
- Wheel Size
- +1
- Suspension Kit
- Height-Adjustable, Fully Customizable Suspension
- Transmission
- Fully-Customizable Transmission
- Clutch
- Triple-Plate Clutch Kit
- Engine
- Stage 3
- Turbo Kits
- Supercharger
- Other Parts
- Racing Brake Kit
- Carbon Fiber Driveshaft
- Fully-Customizable Mechanical Limited-Slip Differential
- Ride Height (Front)
- 100
- Ride Height (Rear)
- 123
- Spring Rate (Front)
- 9.33
- Spring Rate (Rear)
- 8.66
- Dampers - Compression (Front)
- 4
- Dampers - Compression (Rear)
- 4
- Dampers - Extension (Front)
- 6
- Dampers - Extension (Rear)
- 6
- Anti-Roll Bars (Front)
- 5
- Anti-Roll Bars (Rear)
- 5
- Camber Angle (Front)
- 0.5
- Camber Angle (Rear)
- 0.0
- Toe Angle (Front)
- -0.13
- Toe Angle (Rear)
- -0.12
- Brake Balance (Front)
- 5
- Brake Balance (Rear)
- 7
- Max. Speed
- 350
- Max. Speed Unit
- kph
- Transmission (1st Gear)
- 2.511
- Transmission (2nd Gear)
- 1.651
- Transmission (3rd Gear)
- 1.189
- Transmission (4th Gear)
- 0.899
- Transmission (5th Gear)
- 0.714
- Transmission (6th Gear)
- 0.596
- Transmission (Final Gear)
- 4.682
- Transmission (Additional Comments & Instructions)
- - TRANSMISSION
. 5,000 (final gear )
. 220 Km/h
. 4,682 (final gear)
. 350 Km/h
- Initial Torque (Front)
- 00
- Initial Torque (Rear)
- 11
- Acceleration Sensitivity (Front)
- 00
- Acceleration Sensitivity (Rear)
- 13
- Braking Sensitivity (Front)
- 00
- Braking Sensitivity (Rear)
- 16
- Power Limiter
- 97.2%
- Power Boost Level
- 97.2%
- ABS Level
- 1
- Traction Control
- 0