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