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2006 Chevrolet Corvette: GM's Fastest and Most Powerful Car

The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has a chassis,capable of zero-to-60 in less than four
which is all aluminum, hydro formed inseconds.The car's larger-displacement engine
similar dies to those used to build theand light weight are claimed to deliver
standard steel C6 frame. Magnesium and carbon0-to-60-mph acceleration times of less than 4
fiber parts are also used to help contain theseconds, a 12-second quarter-mile and a top
total curb weight to less than 3150speed of more than 190 mph on the track. Just
pounds.The front grille is larger, and anas the base engine grew to 6.0 liters and
additional small scoop in front of the hoodbecame the LS2, the Z06 power plant has grown
gulps cool intake air. Barely visible from ato 7.0 liters and becomes the LS7 V-8. It's
distance, 1-centimeter-wide black stripsrated for 500 hp at 6,200 rpm and 475
follow the wheel arches, oriented at a rightpounds-feet of torque at 4,800 rpmRed brake
angle to the fender. The carbon fiber frontcalipers employ six pistons apiece up front,
fenders are flared to accommodate 275/35ZR18four pistons per side in the rear and 20
tires and the rear quarter panels are widenedindividual brake pads, which Chevrolet says
1.5 inches to clear massive 325/30ZR19s. Itdeliver more even wear. The ventilated,
has a 427.6-cubic-inch small-block LS7cross-drilled brake rotors measure 14 inches
engine, good for 500 horsepower at 6200 rpmin 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, andperformance systems including engine,
valve springs permit 7000-rpm revving, fortransmission, chassis, tires and suspension.
this, the ultimate small-block.An all-new LS7Standard Active Handling works in conjunction
7.0-liter V-8 (the displacement works out towith Traction Control and ABS on select 03
427 cubic inches) is said to churn out 500and 2005 2006 Chevrolet Corvettes, making
horsepower. It will also be fitted withmaximum use of available traction to assist
wider tires and larger Brembo brakes. Bodythe driver, when needed, in keeping the car
modifications include a high-rise hood, deepin line with steering input.Simply click on
side skirts and cooling ducts ahead of theand have a look at its extensive stock of
rear wheels.The engine is an aluminum blockdependable, long lasting Chevrolet
designed for stiffness and a special camshaftreplacement parts, performance parts, body
design for better engine breathing. Theparts etc. It could be the start of great
aluminum block, cylinder heads, camshaft andsavings for you while preserving the
induction systems are revised for betterperformance of the car that exudes
breathing at a high rpm. A positive crankcaseperformance and comfort.Jenny McLane is a 36
ventilation system improves oil controlyear 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 andabout it. She works full time as a Market
tailpipes have less mass and more strengthAnalyst 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



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