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Detroit Auto Show: 2006 Corvette Z06
Wow. It doesn't get any better for me, this is it. 7.0-liter, 500 horsepower, 475 lb-ft of torque. Garsh. The Z06 pics officially launched today, although everybody has seen most of these. The Z06 has different body work in the rear to accommodate the massive 19x12 inch Eagle F1 Supercar tires. The Z06 weighs 49 pounds less than the standard Vette and expect 0-60 times in the mid 3's. More info and pictures at the link.
The Z06 includes a completely new front facia with a larger grill for better cooling, a cold-air scoop and lower air spliter.
The old weight trick of placing the battery at the rear of the car is employed on the Z06. Moving the battery towards the back of the car helps remove the front-end weight bias.
The Z06 does not lose any of the creature comforts that you might expect. Changes to the Z06 interior include more aggressive seat side bolsters, the passenger seat has only manual controls to save on weight and the accoustic package was changed to save weight.
The Z06 will start production in the second half of 2005.
The 427 is back in a Corvette. The all new 7.0-liter V-8 is the largest small block ever produced by GM, and with the 500/475 numbers it is also the most powerful engine to grace a GM passenger car. To save weight, the engine uses titanium connecting rods, pushrods and valve springs. Theres a 11.0:0 compression ratio and a redline that pushes 7000.
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miguel 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
FERRARI KILLER!!!
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fern 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
dont like the headlights or the fact that it's not a hardtop. This is why I bought my 03-Z. It was different than the regular vette. The exhaust is questionable too.
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HardwareLust 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
This is the car of the year for 2005, absolutely no doubt in my mind. Of course the fact that yellow is my favorite color doesn't hurt. Too bad it'll be 2015 before I can afford a 2005 Z06. Maybe I can find a nice used C5 Z06 in the meantime... Thanks, Walter. That is one sweet machine!!
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Joe Pirelli 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
I sure wish they had not made the air intake on top look identical to the camaro though. Otherwise, helluva car!
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Wendy Gilson 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
Very nice colour, excellent seats and interior and a very sweet engine. 427 is a nice number to see on a vette, but largest small-block (what up with that?)
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Jaime 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
Just hot! The flared fenders bring back memories of the C3. Performance and looks. Can't wait to trade my 03 Torch Red Convertible for one of these and keep it for life.
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chris murray 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
this car is just incredible. my view as a super gas drag racer says that this is the best performance car for the dollar, also can any of you say snake eater? this vette is the new viper slayer and/or cobra killer! it just doesnt get any better than a 427 in a vette! chevrolet really got it right this time. cant wait to get my own.
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art douglas 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
good grief; how can you call a 427 cu.in. small
block.do you have a bunch of young people running chevy
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curt 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
So does anyone know for sure if yellow will be the exclusive color for the 2006 z06? My dad will not order yellow and i am pissed
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Carl 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
The '06 Vette Z06 is the past and future of the Corvette all in one bundle. GM and Chevrolet really made the big step that was neccesary to compare with the other top cars in the fast lane. I am a die hard fast car lover and the Vette has once again stole my heart. My deepest congrats!!
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Eric 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
MAN what was Chevy thinking?!?!?! i thoguht the corvette was "American Muscle", not Euro. I have been a Vette fan for life. I will stay with my '78. and be happy.
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Mark 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
Chevy has done a good job of finally shrinking the corvette's dimensions. If they could only give it a shorter throw shifter and some nicer interior- however, it is still a damn fast car for the money and looks better then ever. Makes any previous corvette look like poop.
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barbievette 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
OMG im in love!! Had a '92 best car i ever had!!!!!!!!! Ok i'm starting a barbie needs a vette fund and contributions will be greatly appreciated hehe just send them to barbievette72@yahoo.com
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Sam 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
Yellow will not be the only color for the Z06. In fact, the very first one came off the line Feb 4th, 2005 and is blue - an awesome blue I might add :)
The picture of it is the wallpaper for my PC - can't remember where I downloaded it from though. If you would like to see it, send me an email with "Corvette Pic" in the subject to sam_conwell@yahoo.com
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Kevin 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
427 is a magical number because of the 650 hp ford 427 side oiler engine mad in the mid 60's. the direct competion for the ford gt. They will win with their reputation and lesser price though. I am not a chevy fan, prolly as noted above, but n/a big engines are the way to go
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Tony Gatti 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
Hello,
I just came back from my Chev Dealership & placed a 1000 D on my Z06. I'm 6 person on the waiting list for my Black z06. i have had 2 zrl's before but i'm sure this corvette will be the one that i keep. I have read & talked to several people in the bowling Chev plant So I placed the order. Well if you are still looking at them and wondering should i or shouldn't i w well my ansder is GOOOO FOR IT. You only live once and life is way to short not to enjoy.
From,
Tony Gatti LOUISVILLE KY
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mickey mouse 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
What kind of a release date does the Z06 have ?
What kind of price do they give you when you put the deposit down ?
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tony gatti 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
Hello,
Their is no set price on the corvette yet. some say 65 k up to 75 k. the Dop of 1 k is to put me in line to buy the vet. I'm 6 person in line at bachman chev. I have seen that the price will be 65 k but who really knows. i'll respond more when the g m of bachman Chev calls me. it's callled by pass the salesman. hehe
thanks,
Tony G
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Tony Gatti 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
Hello,
What i ment to say if you know the general manager then you will have a better heads up of prices and when you can order your own. They are allowing 2 z06 2006 vets a month in ordering. it's will take 6 to 8 weeks to get your bad as- vet.
thanks,
Tony G
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Tony Gatti 10:33PM (12/18/2005)
Hello,
What i ment to say if you know the general manager then you will have a better heads up of prices and when you can order your own. They are allowing 2 z06 2006 vets a month in ordering. it's will take 6 to 8 weeks to get your bad as- vet.
thanks,
Tony G
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