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