2006 Corvette Z06 Hits The Ground Running; New Six-Speed Automatic Available for Coupe and Convertible
Model year 2006 will always be known as the year the 505-horsepower* Z06 was let loose on the sports car world. With its 505-horsepower (377 kw) LS7 7.0L engine, racing-bred suspension, hydroformed aluminum frame and unique bodywork, the Z06 is the fastest, most technologically advanced production model in Corvette's 53-year history.
Performance enhancements also are found on '06 Corvette Coupe and Corvette Convertible models, with the availability of a new electronically controlled 6-Speed Paddle Shift transmission with automatic modes. The transmission has three driving modes - Drive, Sport and Paddle Shift - and a wide, 6.04:1 overall ratio that enables a balance of stirring acceleration and excellent fuel economy.
Other changes for 2006 Corvettes include a new three-spoke, 370-mm-diameter (9.4 inches) steering wheel. The wheel is smaller in diameter than the previous steering wheel, allowing the driver to maintain a "tighter" feel on the wheel and help improve turn-in response. The three-spoke design is characteristic of a sporty design that is being implemented in other performance-oriented Chevrolet vehicles.
Chevrolet Corvette - New for 2006 (September 2005 start of production)- 6-speed Paddle Shift automatic transmission available on Corvette Coupe and Corvette Convertible
- Three-spoke, 370 mm (9.4 in) diameter steering wheel
- Advanced dual-stage frontal air bags with GM Passenger Sensing System
- XM Satellite Radio included with Bose stereo (48 states)
- Two exterior colors: Velocity Yellow Tintcoat and Monterey Red Metallic Tintcoat
- Titanium gray interior color
- Storm Gray convertible top color
Corvette Z06 vehicle highlights
- Corvette Z06 fixed-roof hatchback coupe
- LS7 7.0L (427 cu in) V-8 engine with 505 hp (377 kw) and 7000-rpm redline
- Front P275/35ZR18 and rear P325/30ZR19 extended mobility Eagle F1 Supercar tires
- Five-spoke painted aluminum wheels: 18 x 9.5-inch front; 19 x 12-inch rear (polished wheels available)
- Unique front fascia with upper inlet, specific grille, fenders, quarters and rear spoiler
- Aluminized stainless-steel, dual-mode 3-inch exhaust with 4-inch polished stainless steel tips
- Special Ebony seats available with red or gray accents with Z06 embroidery
- All-aluminum frame structure with magnesium engine cradle
- Carbon-fiber fenders and floor panels
- Dry sump engine oil system, oil cooler, power steering cooler, transmission cooler and axle cooler
- Rear-mounted battery for improved weight distribution
- Six-piston high-performance cross-drilled front brakes and 4-piston cross-drilled rear brakes
- Front splitter, front and rear wheel opening extensions
Here's a look at the rest of Corvette's changes for 2006:
GM Passenger Sensing System - Replacing the previous manually controlled air bag switch, all 2006 Corvettes come with advanced dual-stage frontal air bags with GM's Passenger Sensing System (PSS).
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