2006 Z06
 

I was surprised to see that no one seems to be talking about this yet, so I thought I'd post the link. Wow, I never thought we'd see another production 427 Vette. http://www.autoextremist.com/firstlook.shtml

Re: 2006 Z06
 

Aluminum frame.

Re: 2006 Z06
 

The big question is what will all of the following cost?

• LS7 7.0-liter/427-cubic-inch Gen IV V-8 with lightweight
reciprocating components
• 500 horsepower (373 kw) at6200 rpm
• 475 lb.-ft. of torque (657 Nm) at 4800 rpm
• 7000 rpm redline
• Titanium connecting rods and intake valves
• Dry-sump engine lubrication system
• Engine hand-built at GM’s new Performance Build Center
• Aluminum body structure with one-piece hydroformed perimeter
rails frame and magnesium front cradle
• Fixed roof design optimizes body rigidity and aerodynamics
• Carbon-fiber composite front fenders and front wheelhouses
• Unique front fascia incorporating a larger grille, cold-air
scoop and lower air splitter
• Wide-body rear fenders and a unique rear spoiler
incorporated with the CHMSL
• Huge 14-inch (355-mm) cross-drilled front disc brakes with
six-piston calipers and 13.4-inch (340-mm) cross-drilled rear
rotors with four-piston calipers
• 18 x 9.5-inch front wheels with 275/35ZR18 tires and 19 x
12-inch rear wheels with 325/30ZR19 tires
• 3-inch-diameter exhaust with bi-mode mufflers and larger
polished stainless steel tips
• Engine, transmission and differential oil coolers; and
steering cooler
• Rear-mounted battery to improve weight distribution
• Unique interior features including revised gauge cluster and
lightweight two-tone seats with more aggressive bolsters
• Curb weight of 3130 pounds / 1419.7 kg (estimated)
• 3 inches (76.2 mm) wider than other Corvette models
• Vehicle developed simultaneously with C6-R racecar. The
features above are merely the highline points of the
comprehensively designed Z06.

Estimates range for $62,500 to $75,000. Very cool car for the money!

Re: 2006 Z06
 

I have a 2002 Electron Blue, LS6 405hp Z-06, and it is very fast. I will love to see what the C-6 extra 100 horses,the weight reduction,and the rest of the performance goodies will do. The estimated 75K (+) price, although a bargin for a car with these cababilities, will put this car out of reach for many of us. (Read: My wife has already said "NO")
Gary
1967 RS-SS 396/325 Marina Blue Camaro