2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Review

Corvette 2006 Z06

The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car first manufactured by Chevrolet in 1953. It is built today exclusively at a General Motors (GM) assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, U.S.A. Forget the 1960s. Now is the golden age of horsepower. With 500 horsepower, GM says the 2006 Chevrolet corvette is the fastest, most powerful car ever offered by the automaker. The car can zip from 0 to 60 miles per hour in less than four seconds and fly through the quarter mile in less than 12 seconds with a top speed of more than 190 mph on a racetrack. The 2006 Chevrolet corvette starts at affordable $65,000.

The 7.0 liter LS7 engine of 2006 Chevrolet corvette will produce at least 500 horsepower @ 6200 rpm & 475 pound feet of torque @ 4800 rpm. Passing its 7000 rpm redline through base Corvette six speed gearing, it can actually hits 60 mph within or actually less then 4 seconds. Magnesium and carbon fiber parts are used in the vehicle to help contain the total curb weight to decrease as much as 3150 pounds. This puts this new 2006 Z06 Chevrolet corvette’s weight 2 power ratio below both the GT’s 6.3 pounds/horsepower and the Viper’s 6.8. Aero tuning reduces total lift and balances the both front & rear lift coefficients while increasing the base Vette’s 0.28 drag coefficient to amazing 0.34

Basic Specs

• Body style: Coupe
• Seating capacity: 2
• Engine: 7.0L V-8 16 valve
• Engine horsepower: 505hp @ 6,300-RPM
• Engine torque: 470 lb-ft. @ 4,800-RPM
• Transmission: 6-speed manual
• Drivetrains: rear-wheel
• Curb weight: 3,130lbs
• MPG (city/hwy): 16/26
• 0-60 mph: 4.8 seconds
• Lateral acceleration (g): .9
• Power-to-weight ratio: 7.9 lb/hp

The most notable features of 2006 Chevrolet corvette are Corvette’s dual cockpit theme, MP3 capability, XM satellite radio, GM’s on star communication, navigation system, Antilock brakes, magnetic selective ride control, rear mounted battery, carbon fiber fenders and floor panels and keyless entry.

There is no mistaking about the fact that 2006 Chevrolet corvette has more of an exotic touch than ever. Corvette is one hot looking car.From top to down, 2006 Chevrolet corvette goes from semi gorgeous to absolutely stunning.

Once you get inside, the appointments are quite nice. The car is loaded with options, including a $3,395 option package which is knows as Preferred Equipment Group which features heated seats which is a must in luxury convertible, Advanced head up display, Advanced power telescoping steering wheel and perforated comfortable leather seats. The seat adjustment were very useful, providing a wide range of fit for different aged drivers. There is not much extra space in the cabin however it does not feel cramped. The fact that there is an 11 cubic foot trunk back helps a lot.It is big enough for a golf bag and a weekend’s worth of clothing. The gauge cluster above the steering wheel is very easy to read information on.

The only Con of 2006 Chevrolet corvette is the shifter paddles. Audi, Mercedes Benz, Ferrari, BMW, Maserati, and every Formula 1 team set up their paddles so they can be flicked by pulling backwards with your fingertips the right paddle used for up shifts and the left one for downshifts. Chevrolet,GM product types swear they have research proving this way is much better.

In the jumbled automotive world where there is always another great car or a better vehicle, or a better deal, the 2006 Chevrolet Z06 splits it, silences the clamor and cleaves the same world in two, There are cars that you drive. And then there are cars which drive you. Whether you should get and drive 2006 Chevrolet Corvette depends on which side of that divide you are on.

Here are Detailed Specs of this great Car.

Performance Features of Z06

• 7011-cc 7.0L V-8 front engine.
• Fuel economy Highway MPG: 26 and City MPG: 16
• Multi point advanced injection fuel system.
• Power:505 HP @ 6,300 rpm.

Corvette Z06 Driving Features

• 4wheel ABS.
• Advanced cornering brake control system.
• Four disc brakes.
• Electronic traction control feature.
• Rear limited slip differential
• Advanced stability control
• Immobilizer.
• Independent suspension.

Corvette Z06 Exterior Features

• Body color matched for front & rear bumpers
• Day time lights.
• Driver & passenger power heated door mirrors
• External dimensions: length: 175.6 inches,Width: 75.9 inches,height: 49 inches, wheelbase: 105.7 inches, front track: 63.5 inches, rear track: 62.5 inches and curb to curb turning circle: 39 feet.
• Front fog light.
• Xenon headlights.
• Heat reflective glass
• Luxury trim alloy and leather on gearknob, doors and alloy on dashboard
• Metallic shiny paint
• Rear window with defogger(Fixed)
• Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipes.
• Trunk spoiler.
• Weights: curb weight 3,130 lbs

2006 Chevrolet Z06 Corvette Interior Features

• 12 volts power outlet
• Air conditioning with adjustable climate control
• Element antenna.
• Anti-theft protection
• Front ashtray and cigar lighter.
• Bose RDS audio system with AM/FM, CD player with MP3
• Cargo area light.
• Cargo capacity: all seats in place: 22.4 Cubic foot
• Clock.
• Trip computer for average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption calculations.
• Delayed courtesy lights.
• Cruise control.
• Front seats cup holders(Fixed)
• Advanced door ajar warning.
• Full dashboard console in addition to full floor console.
• Door pockets.
• External temperature reader and display.
• Floor mats
• Driver front airbag and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors & occupant switch off Intelligent.
• Adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, three adjustments and tilt adjustment.
• Front seats center armrest for driver and passenger.
• Lockable glove compartment.
• Head restraints on front seats
• Keyless entry system
• Internal dimensions: front headroom : 37.9inches, front hip room : 53.6inches, front leg room : 43.1inches, front shoulder room : 55.2inches and interior volume : 52cu ft
• Low fuel level indicator.
• Low tire pressure warning.
• Low washer-fluid level warning.
• Power Steering.
• Front power windows with one-touch.
• Front map lights.
• Rear view mirror.
• Remote fuel filler door release.
• Remote control remote trunk release.
• Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl.
• Seating: 2 seats
• Service interval indicator/warning.
• Seven speakers.
• Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment.
• Tachometer.
• Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror.
• Ventilation system with recirculation setting and with advanced micro filter