Chevrolet Corvette 2006: Get Superior

With 500 horsepower, GM says the 2006 Corvetteprogram, the ZO6 has an all-new chassis that replaces
Z06 is the fastest, most powerful car ever offered bythe conventional car's steel parts with lightweight
the automaker. The car can zip from 0 to 60 miles peraluminum, magnesium and carbon fiber. The new LS7
hour in less than four seconds and fly through the7.0-liter OHV (overhead valve) V-8 engine for the
quarter-mile in less than 12 seconds with a top speed2006 ZO6 Corvette will not only achieve 500
of more than 190 mph on a racetrack.horsepower, it will be capable of running up to 7100
"We buy watches that cost thousands of dollars andrpm. The previous limit was 6600 rpm in the 6.0-liter
don't tell time better than a $20 Swatch," said BobLS2.
Lutz, vice chair of General Motors Corporation. It's theThe new LS7 7.0-liter OHV (overhead valve) V-8
same thing with high-horsepower cars. You don'tengine for the 2006 ZO6 Corvette will not only
move any faster in traffic than you do with a Chevyachieve 500 horsepower, it will be capable of running
Aveo, but it's all about knowing that you have all thisup to 7100 rpm. The previous limit was 6600 rpm in the
power and potential at your disposal." The car's body6.0-liter LS2. With this new engine, GM is showing
is made of aluminum, and the front fenders and frontmulti-valve overhead cam performance is achievable
wheelhouses are made of carbon fiber. The Z06 alsowith a two-valve cam-in-block engine. For the new
has a unique front fascia with a larger grille, cold-airZO6, higher rpm allows the driver to remain in first
scoop and lower air splitter. The interior is different, too,gear to just over 60 mph, contributes to higher top
with a special gauge cluster featuring the Z06 logo onspeed and improves overall vehicle performance. The
the tachometer and lightweight two-tone seats.LS7 is one of the first automotive OHV production
Derived from Chevy's successful Corvette racingengines in the industry capable of more than 7000 rpm.