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Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Lots of Z06 info here
New Corvette Z06
The new Z06 is now rated at 505 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque
check here
New ratings
Here is an in-depth article about the LS7
New LS7
Check here for the Z06's floor panels
Flooring it
A video of the hand-built LS7
small block
Check out the factory Corvettes in racing
racing
Check here for red and black Z06s
(They aren't production cars)
Red and black Z06s
Aluminum chassis and other cool stuff
New Corvette Z06
The new Z06 is now rated at 505 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque
check here
New ratings
Here is an in-depth article about the LS7
New LS7
Check here for the Z06's floor panels
Flooring it
A video of the hand-built LS7
small block
Check out the factory Corvettes in racing
racing
Check here for red and black Z06s
(They aren't production cars)
Red and black Z06s
Aluminum chassis and other cool stuff
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New Z06
" ... run the quarter-mile in the mid-11-second range and top out at 190 mph."
I don't go to the drags much but I seem to remember that in the 13's you needed a helmet, in the 12's they wanted more safety gear and if you got to the 11's you had to have a full roll cage. Don't know if this was local or something that might apply everywhere. With me driving I don't think the 11's would be a risk, based on my times in the C5.
Randy
check the links
Z06 one
Z06 two
Yesterday I got to see the new Z06 at the Sonoma Grand Prix practice day, sorry no pics but I'll try to get a link later. Impressions, it was in the shade under a tent right next to a C6 coupe and the wider stance is noticable and really looks like a race car that is on steriods. The only surprising thing was the wider body seems to have left more room beside the headers than in either the C6 or the C5 Z06, I'm guessing for better heat dissapation, but I could be very wrong. The tires are massive, the brakes look like they will stop a truck, or something going 150mph,
I talked to two of the instructors from the Spring Mountain Motorsports Park in Parump, NV that I had met when taking a class almost 2 years ago who had driven up in a current Z06 and a Z51 C6 and they noted that since interest in taking classes in the new car was so high that they would be looking to get them, when available. I expect there will be waiting lines at most volume dealers for at least a year.
Randy
http://racebeat.com/Infineon2005.htm
Look at second of 4 pics and notice the flare from the top of the fender to the lip on the first and second cars in line.
M
Nurburgring
Helmets for 13s and below. Used to be roll cage needed for 11s and below, but they changed it recently so you do not need a cage unless you are faster than 11.5. Those are, I believe, IHRA rules which most dragstrips follow.
Memory again, but I think there are 3 interior choices...black obviously; then I think maybe the mod red and I think a silver/black combo.
New Corvette Z06's aluminum chassis
The article says that the 2006 Z06 has 505 hp which is false. It has 505 hp.
Check the first two links dated 7-15-05
link one
link two
The two Corvette C6-Rs will carry an additional 55 pounds at Road America.
55 pounds
The new Z06's Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMTs are speed rated to 205 mph on the test track.
check the link
New Z06
Johnny O'Connell
Oliver Gavin
Ron Fellows
Skidpad = 1.02 g
This car is going to own so many sports cars/sedans it is hilarious!
:shades:
Randy
You and me both. I think Chevy hit a grand slam on this one.
Had an '01 Z and moved to an '03. Pretty awesome cars but with some complaints. It appears GM has covered all these and more although I have heard little about the seats which really sucked in the C5's.
Mega horses/torque; maintained light weight; trans/diff cooler; dry sump' 6/4 piston stoppers...the list does not quit. BANG FOR THE BUCK is a given.
So now I salivate....pay thru the nose now for that proverbial instant gratification or wait 6 months and save 5-10k.
I'll have one...just depends on whether the testerone over rules the brain!!!
As for the new Z06, I can only hope that remains to be true! But it is a great bang for the buck, while still an expensive ride and that just means the performance is way beyond street normal. I would be very careful in something that far beyond my couple years of track experience.
Randy
0-60 in 3.5
1/4 mile [email protected]
So did Car and Driver and right now I can't find it (wife must be reading it--LOL).
Anyway, they turned similar #'s as I recall.
http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=103066
Knowing how hard it is to learn a 2.2 to 3 mile track I really can't imagine the Ring!
Randy
Same with my '03. Bought in August '03 when the '04's were about to hit. However I bought for invoice less the rebate at the time.
I wonder what the production numbers were for '01. Maybe you have that info.
When I first heard of the content on the C6 Z I toyed with the idea of the "instant gratification" and there are several dealers out there selling for sticker so the temptation was there. However, I live in snow country so another couple months or so of driving and it will be put to bed for the winter. Just not worth it if one considers the potential deals out there next April/May.
1YY07 Base Coupe $40,280 15,681 44%
1YY67 Base Convertible $46,805 14,173 40%
1YY37 Base Hardtop - Z06 Model $48,0555 5,773 16%
Total: 35,627 100%
2003:
1YY07 Base Coupe $43,475 12,812 36%
1YY67 Base Convertible $50,375 14,022 40%
1YY37 Base Hardtop - Z06 Model $51,275 8,635 24% Includes Comm. Ed.
Total: 35,469 100%
2004:
1YY07 Base Coupe $43,735 16,165 47%
1YY67 Base Convertible $50,735 12,216 36%
1YY37 Base Hardtop - Z06 Model $51,585 5,683 17%
Total: 34,064 100%
So, the 24% was very high, but the 2006 is filling new demand and so could
exceed that. As noted, it will be interesting to watch. Not yet ready to
pony up sticker, which I'm thinking with basic options and tax will be $75k+-.
The new LS7 is hand-built
check these links
(note the signature)
LS7 link two
LS7 link two
The '06 content was well publicized long before introduction and it is GONZO so many were "pre-sold" per your definition, BUT the buyers are going on the history of the Z06, not a new and unknown model.
Sure, there are a ton of "gotta have it now" guys and they are your "pre-sold's". Many others will wait it out, myself included. We well know the resale value of Vettes drop like a rock and that is big enough of a hit to have a performance car, and to pay a premium when it comes out is for a select few. The new Z is getting dangerously close to 911 range for price and while the Z will outperform it, many look to the value after say 2 years, and all of a sudden the extra for a 911 at inception, returns these $$$ PLUS.
Just my thoughts.
Also, your pricing numbers are right on. I'd want the 65,800 base plus the 2LZ package plus the polished wheels and that turns out to be 70k. Add tax and you are right at 75k.
It's a bummer to wait but will see what the market is next spring.
It appears that the new Corvette L7 has the raw performance to match or beat many more expensive cars and exotics. However, I am still skeptical of build quality and can't get past the Chevy level fit and finish. I admit am unlikely to use more than 80% of the capability of a 911 S without professional training, so "uber-performance" is not my holy grail. Otherwise I would be on the wait list for a Ferrari 430. But as good as the Corvette performance looks on paper, I don't want to grip a Malibu type steering wheel (someone else's analogy here) or look at a dash that has the aesthetic quality of my 1978 Datsun. And I really hate rattles and squeeks. It just seems that as long as the Corvette falls under the GM umbrella, it will be plagued by these shortcomings. Perhaps GM needs to spin off the Corvette??
Fit/Finish--not even close to Japanese/German standards. Not so much the "fit" aspect, but the paint job is terible. Orange peel a novice painter would be ashamed to turn out.
Many have panned the dash as "cheap/plastic looking". Frankly, I don't mind it a bit. It's functional and I could care less about any wood trim/chrome/brushed aluminum/carbon fiber etc. Seats, at least in the C5 version suck. Very poor bolstering for a sports car. Maybe they have corrected in the C6.
As far as "rattles/squeaks", I think Chevy remedied that in the original C5 in '97. The previous generations of Vettes were notorious for these but I have seen no complaints for the C5. I had an '01 Z06 and now an '03. 50,000 miles between the two of them and have NEVER had a single squeak or rattle.
To me build quality is just fine, in fact, it exceeded my expectations. Paint is a bummer but my Z's have been yellow so not so noticable. Have always admired Porsche paint. I swear, they look like they were "hand dipped". I suspect each one has been wet sanded and buffed before it leaves the factory whereas Chevy lets robots spray the color and let it fly out the door.
Then again, I like the Vettes for their performance vs. the cost factor and other than the above complaints, I have been a happy camper.
I have just given the go ahead on a 911 S Cab. Getting a substantial discount on a leftover (but new) 2005. However, given that it's about the same as I've paid for my last 2.75 cars, I may still have some buyer's remorse. At least I can pop my girls in the back seat for a family ride to offset my guilt!
The 911 S Cab is an awesome sled with a "fun factor" built right in!
My wife may disagree, but my mantra is that you only go around once in life so one damn well better enjoy the ride. How's that for an easy solution!
Enjoy your new ride!
Chevy will likely upgrade the interior of the C6 in a few years. No private owner has even driven their new C6 Z06 to test for rattles.
Yes, I do know of sources of information on the RMS leak issue and how it might hasn't been addressed in the 997.
The Corvette is sold in Cadillac dealers in Europe. It has 512 hp (DIN) over there.
I'm considering buying a leftover '05 C6 but have some concerns. The car I'm looking at doesn't have the sports seats--are they worth waiting for on an '06? Second, I haven't seen any good info on changes for the '06 model--does anyone have details or a link for info on the changes? Finally, the car I may buy has zero options--are there any "must haves" that make it worth ordering (e.g. upgraded stereo or Z51)?
Thanks
I think a base Vette is probably for someone who wants performance, isn't worried about any extra comforts, like memory seats and mirrors, and wants to unload it after a couple years knowing that the market sometimes will just be looking for lowest price available.
Not sure the '06 has many real changes vs. '05. But, I'd want a pretty good deal to take a no option unit off the floor, especially is it sat for any time.
Randy
I apologize for posting to the wrong board--I'll copy to the "All things" board so I don't clutter up the Z06 discussion.
Good luck!
Wish I could post a link to the Viper wreck at Spring Mt. Motorsports Park last weekend, no one seriously hurt, but it's on another site that can't be mentioned. Having more HP than training is not a good thing!
randy
How right you are regarding "having more HP than training is not a good thing."
Just returned from a weekend at Road America and you see it every school.
Have some interesting video from a couple years ago. Lining up in pit lane, had the camcorder going and you can hear this awesome rumble coming up along side me. The lumpy cam could be heard big time and along side me comes a highly modded Viper. Gonzo adjustable wing on the back; Hoosier tires...all I could think was "I hope he goes first or I'll have to wave that bad boy by me before I get out of the pits." I get the "go" ahead of him. I round the first turn and look in my mirror...he is a ways behind me so after turn 3 I look again as 3-5 is a long straight. He is further behind. Never saw him again during the 1/2 hour session. My son was timing us...turns out I was picking up 5-7 seconds per lap on him.
Certainly, his car had the advantage but as you indicate, if the driver is not accomplished, all that horespower just won't cut it.