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