| The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has a chassis, | | | | or magnesium counterparts. Producing |
| which is all aluminum, hydro formed in | | | | 405-horsepower at 6000 rpm and capable of |
| similar dies to those used to build the | | | | zero-to-60 in less than four seconds. |
| standard steel C6 frame. Magnesium and carbon | | | | |
| fiber parts are also used to help contain the | | | | The car's larger-displacement engine and |
| total curb weight to less than 3150 pounds. | | | | light weight are claimed to deliver |
| | | | 0-to-60-mph acceleration times of less than 4 |
| The front grille is larger, and an additional | | | | seconds, a 12-second quarter-mile and a top |
| small scoop in front of the hood gulps cool | | | | speed of more than 190 mph on the track. Just |
| intake air. Barely visible from a distance, | | | | as the base engine grew to 6.0 liters and |
| 1-centimeter-wide black strips follow the | | | | became the LS2, the Z06 power plant has grown |
| wheel arches, oriented at a right angle to | | | | to 7.0 liters and becomes the LS7 V-8. It's |
| the fender. The carbon fiber front fenders | | | | rated for 500 hp at 6,200 rpm and 475 |
| are flared to accommodate 275/35ZR18 tires | | | | pounds-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm |
| and the rear quarter panels are widened 1.5 | | | | |
| inches to clear massive 325/30ZR19s. It has a | | | | Red brake calipers employ six pistons apiece |
| 427.6-cubic-inch small-block LS7 engine, good | | | | up front, four pistons per side in the rear |
| for 500 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 475 | | | | and 20 individual brake pads, which Chevrolet |
| pound-feet of torque at 4800 rpm. Titanium | | | | says deliver more even wear. The ventilated, |
| connecting rods, intake valves, and valve | | | | cross-drilled brake rotors measure 14 inches |
| springs permit 7000-rpm revving, for this, | | | | in front and 13.4 inches in the rear. ABS is |
| the ultimate small-block. | | | | standard. |
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| An all-new LS7 7.0-liter V-8 (the | | | | The new Chevy Corvette has all performance |
| displacement works out to 427 cubic inches) | | | | systems including engine, transmission, |
| is said to churn out 500 horsepower. It will | | | | chassis, tires and suspension. Standard |
| also be fitted with wider tires and larger | | | | Active Handling works in conjunction with |
| Brembo brakes. Body modifications include a | | | | Traction Control and ABS on select 03 and |
| high-rise hood, deep side skirts and cooling | | | | 2005 2006 Chevrolet Corvettes, making maximum |
| ducts ahead of the rear wheels. | | | | use of available traction to assist the |
| | | | driver, when needed, in keeping the car in |
| The engine is an aluminum block designed for | | | | line with steering input. |
| stiffness and a special camshaft design for | | | | |
| better engine breathing. The aluminum block, | | | | Simply click on and have a look at its |
| cylinder heads, camshaft and induction | | | | extensive stock of dependable, long lasting |
| systems are revised for better breathing at a | | | | Chevrolet replacement parts, performance |
| high rpm. A positive crankcase ventilation | | | | parts, body parts etc. It could be the start |
| system improves oil control during racetrack | | | | of great savings for you while preserving the |
| and acceleration maneuvers, a Z06 titanium | | | | performance of the car that exudes |
| exhaust system, mufflers and tailpipes have | | | | performance and comfort. |
| less mass and more strength than its aluminum | | | | |