Late generation performance package Corvette. Runs high 12 second quarter miles stock. Utilizes a 346 cubic inch all aluminum V8. Routinely see modified variants running 10 second quarter miles.
by Anonymous October 29, 2003
An option package on the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray. Featuring heavy-duty shocks, higher-rate springs, bigger brakes w/ metallic linings, and last, but not least: a monster 36.5-gallon fuel tank in the back. With a full tank, about 55% of the car's weight was over the rear axle.
by Mya Jadg September 25, 2005
2002-2004 z06 included a 405hp LS6 V8. Capable of putting down very low 12s and 117mph traps. Amazing handling, only 3,113 lbs (200lbs lighter than a regular vette), 50/50 weight distribution, insane brakes (60-0 stopping in 108 ft), will out run ANY car less than 120k dollars on a road course. First automotive use of balsa wood (lightest wood on the planet) as filler for floorboards to save weight. Titanium exhaust saves 20lbs, top speed 180mph, 0-60 4.0sec, 1/4 mile 12.25sec at 117mph. Greatest sports car for its 52k dollar factory price tag lb per lb.
by RiceEater Z06 April 17, 2006
Dude I just cut my mullet off because I'm classy now. Let's hop in the Z06 and pick up some Sam Adams. The product of middle age penis enlargement.
by M-doggy March 22, 2004
a racing car made by chevrolet, the definiton of chevrolet's greatness. will smoke your mustang cobra anyday. it beat the porsche 911gt3 in the quarter mile, so that just shows you not to fuck with chevy racing
by MYNAMEIST February 7, 2007
Made by Chevy in 1963 to quality them for pro road racing. The Z06 was and still is the top performing Corvette model.
List of years/included equipment for the Z06 Corvette:
1963- 36.5gal fuel tank, special heavy-duty suspension, aluminum brake drums (w/ metallic linings), brake cooling ducts, close-ratio 4-speed transmission, high-performance bias-ply tires on 15" alloy wheels
2001-04- 405hp OHV V8, special suspension, upgraded wheels/tires
2006- 505hp LS7 engine, larger diamter sway bars, stiffer-valved shocks, cross-drilled brake rotors, aluminum frame, magnesium engine cradle & roof, carbon fiber fenders
1963- 36.5gal fuel tank, special heavy-duty suspension, aluminum brake drums (w/ metallic linings), brake cooling ducts, close-ratio 4-speed transmission, high-performance bias-ply tires on 15" alloy wheels
2001-04- 405hp OHV V8, special suspension, upgraded wheels/tires
2006- 505hp LS7 engine, larger diamter sway bars, stiffer-valved shocks, cross-drilled brake rotors, aluminum frame, magnesium engine cradle & roof, carbon fiber fenders
by 123123123 February 27, 2006
Affordable US sportscar; great performance though it lacks the refinement of what it's trying to compete with. Features an hand built all-aluminum OHV 7.0L LS7 small block producing 505 HP @ 6300 RPM and 470 lb-ft of TQ @ 4800 RPM with a redline of 7000 RPM. The powerplant is hooked to a close-ratio 6 speed rear transaxle. It weighs in at around 3130 lbs and the chassis is made of hydroformed aluminum and magnesium. The body is made of composites and carbon fiber. It features fully independent suspension consisting of double wishbones on all four corners, dampeners, anti-roll bars, and two transverse single ply leaf springs instead of coil springs. The use of leaf springs in the Corvette is not to be confused with leaf spring suspensions used in trucks and older cars; they are two completely different things. The Corvettes transverse leaf springs serve the same purpose as coil springs in other vehicles, but they are lighter, allow for the vehicles mass to be closer to the ground, and allow for lighter anti-roll bars since they can assume some of that duty. They're main disadvantage is that they are more expensive than coil springs.
The Z06 offers very impressive performance for it's price; it's track times are on par with some of the greatest production performance cars in the world
The Z06 offers very impressive performance for it's price; it's track times are on par with some of the greatest production performance cars in the world
The new C6 Z06 Corvette may lack the refinement of its European competition but on the track it can give them a run for their money.
Only rich snobs that aren't true auto enthusiasts would insult the new C6 Z06.
Only rich snobs that aren't true auto enthusiasts would insult the new C6 Z06.
by Subie April 27, 2006