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