| The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has a chassis, which is | | | | 405-horsepower at 6000 rpm and capable of |
| all aluminum, hydro formed in similar dies to those used | | | | zero-to-60 in less than four seconds.The car's |
| to build the standard steel C6 frame. Magnesium and | | | | larger-displacement engine and light weight are claimed |
| carbon fiber parts are also used to help contain the | | | | to deliver 0-to-60-mph acceleration times of less than |
| total curb weight to less than 3150 pounds.The front | | | | 4 seconds, a 12-second quarter-mile and a top speed |
| grille is larger, and an additional small scoop in front of | | | | of more than 190 mph on the track. Just as the base |
| the hood gulps cool intake air. Barely visible from a | | | | engine grew to 6.0 liters and became the LS2, the Z06 |
| distance, 1-centimeter-wide black strips follow the | | | | power plant has grown to 7.0 liters and becomes the |
| wheel arches, oriented at a right angle to the fender. | | | | LS7 V-8. It's rated for 500 hp at 6,200 rpm and 475 |
| The carbon fiber front fenders are flared to | | | | pounds-feet of torque at 4,800 rpmRed brake calipers |
| accommodate 275/35ZR18 tires and the rear quarter | | | | employ six pistons apiece up front, four pistons per |
| panels are widened 1.5 inches to clear massive 325 | | | | side in the rear and 20 individual brake pads, which |
| 30ZR19s. It has a 427.6-cubic-inch small-block LS7 | | | | Chevrolet says deliver more even wear. The |
| engine, good for 500 horsepower at 6200 rpm and | | | | ventilated, cross-drilled brake rotors measure 14 inches |
| 475 pound-feet of torque at 4800 rpm. Titanium | | | | in front and 13.4 inches in the rear. ABS is standard.The |
| connecting rods, intake valves, and valve springs | | | | new Chevy Corvette has all performance systems |
| permit 7000-rpm revving, for this, the ultimate | | | | including engine, transmission, chassis, tires and |
| small-block.An all-new LS7 7.0-liter V-8 (the | | | | suspension. Standard Active Handling works in |
| displacement works out to 427 cubic inches) is said to | | | | conjunction with Traction Control and ABS on select |
| churn out 500 horsepower. It will also be fitted with | | | | 03 and 2005 2006 Chevrolet Corvettes, making |
| wider tires and larger Brembo brakes. Body | | | | maximum use of available traction to assist the driver, |
| modifications include a high-rise hood, deep side skirts | | | | when needed, in keeping the car in line with steering |
| and cooling ducts ahead of the rear wheels.The engine | | | | input.Simply click on and have a look at its extensive |
| is an aluminum block designed for stiffness and a | | | | stock of dependable, long lasting Chevrolet |
| special camshaft design for better engine breathing. | | | | replacement parts, performance parts, body parts etc. |
| The aluminum block, cylinder heads, camshaft and | | | | It could be the start of great savings for you while |
| induction systems are revised for better breathing at a | | | | preserving the performance of the car that exudes |
| high rpm. A positive crankcase ventilation system | | | | performance and comfort.Jenny McLane is a 36 year |
| improves oil control during racetrack and acceleration | | | | old native of Iowa and has a knack for research on |
| maneuvers, a Z06 titanium exhaust system, mufflers | | | | cars and anything and everything about it. She works |
| and tailpipes have less mass and more strength than | | | | full time as a Market Analyst for one of the leading car |
| its aluminum or magnesium counterparts. Producing | | | | parts suppliers in the country today. |