| What's new for the 2006 Corvette Z06? | | | | 10. Magnesium front cradle |
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| First, the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has been | | | | 11. Fixed roof design for rigidity |
| redesigned for the 2006-year model. It has | | | | |
| enhanced features, but in this article I want | | | | 12. Larger grill and cold air intake scoop |
| to tell you specifically about the Z06 | | | | |
| features to this model. | | | | 13. Wide rear fenders and a rear spoiler |
| | | | incorporated into the tail of the car |
| The Z06 is, of course, the fastest vette ever | | | | |
| built. It will have a 500 horsepower 427 | | | | 14. Larger cross-drilled front and rear disc |
| cubic inch engine with lightweight | | | | brakes |
| components. What does this mean in a | | | | |
| 3130-pound car? It means superior | | | | 15. Larger wheels and tires |
| performance beyond all other Corvettes. | | | | |
| Estimated 0-60 in less than 4 seconds along | | | | 16. 3" exhaust |
| with a sub 12-second quarter mile. Top speed | | | | |
| is reported to be more than 190 MPH (on a | | | | 17. Light weight seats with fixed side |
| closed race track of course).What makes this | | | | bolsters |
| new Corvette so much better? Several | | | | |
| components: | | | | Options: |
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| 1. 500-hp/475 lb.-ft torque | | | | 1. Bose audio with an in dash six CD changer |
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| 2. 7000 RPM redline | | | | 2. Polished wheels |
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| 3. 11.0:1 Compression | | | | 3. Telescoping steering wheel |
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| 4. Titanium connecting rods | | | | 4. Heated seats |
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| 5. Titanium intake valves and pushrods | | | | 5. Navigation system |
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| 6. Hand built engine | | | | 6. Homelink |
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| 7. Dry sump lubrication | | | | 7. XM Satellite Radio |
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| 8. Aluminum body structure | | | | All in all, this is going to be one of the |
| | | | best Corvettes Chevrolet has ever offered. I |
| 9. Carbon fiber front fenders | | | | can't wait to see one. |
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