Chevrolet Corvette Z06

All the expert drivers who managed it agree on one point: he is the best Corvette ever built.

The maneuverability in curves is sublime, the fuel efficiency is very high, it has a new Bosch V brake system with ABS and its performance is excellent for a sports car of just 52 thousand dollars.

The new 48,6 kg aluminum cast block has 5,700 cm3 and a power of 405 HP. The total weight of engine and transmission (manual) is 226 kg and measures 519 mm long. While it has its lap limit at 6500 rpm, if it reaches 6600 it automatically cuts the fuel passage.

This Corvette, which differs from the other C5 by its trimmed rear window to reduce weight, has one disadvantage compared to its brother: its aerodynamic efficiency was reduced by 7%. While the long-tail version, or rather long cab, has a cx of 0.29; in the short cab version it falls to 0.31.

Technical specifications of Chevrolet Corvette Z06

  • Front engine V8 5.700 cm3
  • 16 valves (OHV)
  • Power: 405 HP @ 6000 RPM
  • Torque: 400 lbs ft @ 4800 RPM
  • Limit: 6500 RPM
  • 6-speed manual gearbox with overdrive
  • Rear wheel drive

  • 0 to 100 km/h: 3.9 sec

  • 0 to 160 km/h: 9.1 sec
  • ¼ mile: 12.5 sec @ 193 km/h
  • Top speed: 275 km/h

  • Fuel consumption: 8 km/l in town and 11.9 km/l in route

Dimensions of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06

  • Length: 4564 mm
  • Height: 1211 mm
  • Width: 1869 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2654 mm
  • Rims diameter: 17"- 18”

  • Weight: 1414 kg.

  • Weight distribution: 53-47

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