Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Free Stock Images

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Posted by admin | Posted in Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | Posted on 24-08-2010

The aerodynamics of the Z06’s exterior were shaped by the experiences of the Corvette racing program, where high-speed stability and cornering capability are paramount. While the race cars use large rear wings, the Z06’s elevated spoiler provides sufficient downforce to balance the road-worthy front splitter without adversely affecting aerodynamic drag.

The Corvette Z06’s DNA and many owners’ cars see double duty as daily drivers and weekend road course warriors. It’s what the car was designed for and, compared to other sports cars that cost up to double – or more – the Z06 offers competitive levels of performance at a lower price.

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Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Official Pics

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Posted by admin | Posted in Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | Posted on 22-08-2010

The C5 Corvette Z06 was big news when it came out. The buzz was that Chevrolet had to offer it only in a hardtop coupe because the engine was too strong for the hatchback chassis. With 405 horsepower on tap and a top speed of 171 mph, the Z06 was about as close to supercar status as you could get for under $100k (MSRP was actually around $50k).

Specs & Details:

Engine: 5.7 L LS6 V8

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Exterior Color: black

Horsepower: 405 hp

Torque: 400 lb-ft

0-60 mph: 3.9 seconds

Top Speed: 171 mph

1/4 Mile: 11.9 seconds

Drag Cd: .29 cd

Brakes: vented disc

Skidpad: 1.03 g

Curb Weight: 3,115

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Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Details and Pictures

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Posted by admin | Posted in Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | Posted on 10-08-2010

Every once in a while, a car comes along with so much hype that not only does it capture the attention of car enthusiasts everywhere, it creates a frenzy among publications all over the world vying to be the first to drive it, test it and compare it with others. The Nissan GT-R is one such car. As usual, R&T was at the front of the line to drive, test and compare the U.S.-spec version of this very special car against its biggest rivals, the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Porsche 911 Turbo.

Regular readers of this publication no doubt remember seeing our first drive of the GT-R four months ago, when we evaluated a Japanese-spec version in Germany. There, we got a good idea of what the car was all about, but not the entire picture. We knew that the GT-R’s performance would place it among the most elite 2+2s in the world…still, nothing prepared us for what was in store when Feature Editor Mike Monticello, R&T Specials Editor Andrew Bornhop and I took the first U.S.-spec GT-R along with the Corvette Z06 and 911 Turbo to the California countryside. We took on some of the trickiest mountain roads in the state and the challenging Buttonwillow Raceway (where former Nissan factory driver Steve Millen joined us). Here we discovered that not only did the GT-R measure up to the hype, it sliced it to pieces with a samurai sword. Continued >>

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