Zero to 60 in four seconds. Lateral acceleration: 1.0g. Top speed: over 170 mph. Massive power alone does not make a high performance sports car. All performance systems - engine, transmission, chassis, tires and suspension must work in harmony.

Optional Heads-Up-Display (HUD) reflects selected gauge information onto the windshield like fighter aircraft. Developed in conjunction with GM's Hughes Aircraft Division it's standard on the Z06. Outputs for speed, RPM, performance upshift guide for the 6-speed, and readings from key gauges, can be projected onto the windshield near the drivers line of sight.

In addition, the standard driver information computer displays in four languages; English, German, French, and Spanish. The information center can also be used to configure a full range of programmable settings.

The driver has a switch to control the standard Second-Generation Active Handling system which works with Corvette's ABS and traction control systems to assist the driver in keeping the car stable and balanced in emergency or spirited driving conditions on wet or dry surfaces. This sophisticated system is carefully calibrated to avoid unwanted intrusion into the driving experience. Special componentry brake pressure modulator, yaw-rate sensor, steering wheel angle sensor, lateral accelerometer, and unique core software algorithms have been designed with the goal of having no difference between driver input and vehicle response.

The new LS6 Engine: Faster revving. Deeper breathing. Stronger internals. At the heart and soul of the LS6: new cylinder heads for better engine breathing. Larger ports improve airflow by 10 percent. Compression ratio is a healthy 10.5:1. To exploit the LS6's greater flow capacities at high rpm, the engineers fitted a hotter camshaft with more valve overlap and greater valve lift, new chrome-vanadium valve springs, and stronger pistons cast from a more durable alloy. And to help air retreat from the underside of the flaying pistons, the LS6 has windows cast into the internal crankcase walls.

These collective changes result in 405 horsepower at 6000 rpm, 400 ft/lbs. of torque at 4800 rpm, and a redline of 6500 rpm. Incidentally, by fitting a few of the LS6 pieces to the LS1 V-8, that engine gets bumped 5 horsepower and 25 ft/lbs.

New front fascia grilles improve airflow to the engine air inlet and give the Z06 a purposeful, ready-to-race demeanor. Functional, race car inspired rear cooling ducts complement the powerful four-wheel disc brake system.

Titanium Exhaust
The unique-to-Z06 titanium mufflers and tailpipes reduce weight and are corrosion-resistant. Corvette is first in the industry to use titanium in the exhaust system of a mass production vehicle. Benefits include reduced mass and higher strength than either aluminum or magnesium. Using titanium reduces exhaust system weight by 50 percent, compared with a conventional stainless-steel system.

All this chassis hardware communicates with the pavement via Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, asymmetric-tread tires that are 23 pounds lighter in weight and an inch wider than the run-flat versions they replace.

General
Base Price:   $50,000
Layout:       Front Engine / RWD
Curb Weight:  1420 kg / 3131 lbs
Length:       4564 mm / 179.7 in
Wheelbase:    2654 mm / 104.5 in
Width:        1869 mm / 73.6 in
Track:        F 1575 mm / 62.0 in      R 1577 mm / 62.1 in
Height:       1212 mm / 47.7 in
Ground clearance:  3.9 in
Frontal area:     21.3 sq ft

Engine Data
Engine type:       V-8, aluminum block and heads
Displacement:      346 cu in, 5665cc
Bore x stroke:     3.90 x 3.62 in, 99.0 x 92.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Intake Manifold:   Carbon Composite
Exhaust Manifold:  Cast Nodular Iron
Main Bearing Caps: Powder Metal
Crankshaft:        Cast Nodular Iron with Undercut and Rolled Fillets
Camshaft:          Hollow Steel
Connecting Rods:   Powder Metal

Drivetrain Specifications
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual, Rear Mounted 
Gear Ratios:  1st 2.97:1   3rd 1.43:1    5th 0.84:1
              2nd 2.07:1   4th 1.00:1    6th 0.56:1
Final Drive:  3.42:1
Steering:     Speed Sensitive Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
Brake Size:   F 320 mm / 12.6 in      R 320 mm / 12.6 in

Performance Specifications
Top Speed:    275.2 kph / 171.0 mph
1/4 mile ET:   12.4 seconds @ 116 MPH
0 - 60 mph:     4.0 seconds
Braking, 70 - 0 mph:     152 ft
Lateral Acceleration:    1.03 g
EPA Mileage, City/Hwy:   19/28

Comparison of unoptioned models - Corvette Coupe and Corvette Z06

	Corvette Coupe	Corvette Z06
Drivetrain
	Engine - 5.7L V8 w/SFI, 350 hp @ 5200 rpm (LS1) - Auto 360 lb.-ft. @ 4000 - Manual 375 lb.-ft. @ 4400 - National Low Emission Vehicle (NLEV) compliance	Engine - 5.7L V8 w/SFI, 405 hp @ 6000 rpm (LS6) - 400 lb.-ft. @ 4800 - National Low Emission Vehicle (NLEV) compliance
	Exhaust system - Stainless-steel w/chrome-flashed quad outlets	Exhaust system - Titanium w/chrome-flashed 3.5" quad outlets
	Suspension - Fully independent F&R w/transverse leaf springs - (FE1) Suspension - 2nd-Generation Active Handling, stability control system - (ABS) Four-wheel antilock power disc brake system - Limited slip differential - Steering, power rack & pinion, variable assist, speed-sensitive - Traction Control	Suspension - Fully independent F&R w/transverse leaf springs - Z06 High-Performance (FE4) - 2nd-Generation Active Handling, stability control system - (ABS) Four-wheel antilock power disc brake system - Limited slip differential - Steering, power rack & pinion, variable assist, speed-sensitive - Power steering oil cooler
	Transmission - 4-speed automatic, rear-mounted (MX0) - Transmission oil cooler (automatic only)	Transmission - 6-speed manual, rear mounted (M12) - Transmission oil temperature sensor
	Rear axle ratio - 2.73 (automatic only) - 3.42 (manual only)	Rear axle ratio - 3.42 (manual only)
	Tires - Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, Extended-Mobility - Front: P245/45ZR-17 - Rear: P275/40ZR-18 - Tire pressure monitoring system	Tires - Goodyear Eagle F1 SC(Supercar), Asymmetric Tread - Front: P265/40ZR-17 - Rear: P295/35ZR-18 - Tire sealant and inflator kit
	Wheels - 17" X 8.5" front, 18" X 9.5" rear	Wheels - 17" X 9.5" front, 18" X 10.5" rear

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