2006 z06 car and driver

Instead, its yet another variant of the versatile mouse motor. Model year 2006 will always be known as the year the 505horsepower chevrolet corvette z06 was let loose on the sports car world. Somebody who can appreciate its morethantangential relationship to the c6r race car, a person to whom 6. The c6 chevrolet corvette z06 is a performance bargain. So, whether its in the united states or europe, the z06 could get just about any driver on the road to do a double take. It is the fastest, most powerful car ever offered by chevrolet and general. A three oclock schoolyard showdown between these two motor city bullies wasnt a question of if, but rather when. Corvette hits 198 mph in autobahn flyby engaging car news. The chevrolet corvette pace car registry 2006 indy 500 pace. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Ls7 for the next z06, with a trickledown effect on the standard car. Ive had the car for 2 years now and have not had any major problems only had to replace the spring on the fuel door release. The z06 wasnt any less practical than a regular c6 corvette, either, with a big rear trunk.

Apr 10, 2019 a little stiff, sure, but on the highway, you can get 28 mpg, which is amazing for a 505hp sports car. The z06 contains the following enhancements over the standard c6 corvette. The 2006 chevrolet corvette z06 marked the beginning of the vehicles sixth generation, and the sixth generation corvette z06 stayed in production through the 20 model. Tonight show host and auto enthusiast jay leno will drive the pace car. Technical editor michael austin pits chevrolets best corvettes, the zr1 and z06, against one another in the latest episode of car and driver. It feels a lot like a race car made just street legal enough to get a license plate, a bit like a 21stcentury ferrari 250 gto. Its headsup display lets drivers see speed and revolutions per. Mere peanuts to the exotic car crowd, and not out of reach for many of the rest of us. The 2006 chevrolet corvette is available as a coupe or convertible. Search over 7,200 listings to find the best local deals. The mere existence of this car brings us to question why you would want or. Search from 128 chevrolet corvettes for sale, including a used 2006 chevrolet corvette, a used 2006 chevrolet corvette convertible, and a used 2006 chevrolet corvette coupe.

The z06 corvette accelerates faster, grips better and stops shorter than european sports cars that cost twice as much. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap used, or certified preowned cpo 2006 chevrolet corvette z06 for sale near you. The 2006 z06 is a specialized car for a specialized buyer. Owned a 2006 z06 that car was stupid fast, economical to own regarding parts and service, inexpensive to insure and was a pleasure to own and drive. The viper was an 85k roadster, the z06 a 53k coupe. Redlines maniacal twinturbo 7second 2006 corvette c6 z06 street car. Jul 29, 2015 redlines maniacal twinturbo 7second 2006 corvette c6 z06 street car. The 2006 z06 had very few modifications in order to serve as the pace car. Within this issue you will discover the following topics. Obviously, we werent thinking of the 2006 corvette z06 and the. Ive had to replace the driver seat cover three times and the cushion in the driver seat is. Apr 24, 2006 the 2006 chevrolet corvette z06 has two exemplary and useful electronic systems connected with both performance and safety.

A little stiff, sure, but on the highway, you can get 28 mpg, which is amazing for a 505hp sports car. The c6 corvette z06 is now very cheap, but should you get. Sure, some mags compared the two, but the cars were just too different to make an even. Chevrolet corvette z06 from the auto experts at motor trend magazine. The corvette also served as pace car for the daytona 500, rolex 24 hours and lemans 24 hour race. We went for a ride with corvette test driver jim mero to learn the. Applies if you have your financing arranged and does not include time needed for test driving the car. Model year 2006 will always be known as the year the 505horsepower z06 was let loose on the sports car world. Known to sports car enthusiasts as the c6 for sixth generation, the currentgeneration corvette was allnew for model year 2005. Search from 128 chevrolet corvettes for sale, including a used 2006 chevrolet corvette, a used 2006 chevrolet corvette convertible, and a. For the performance and reliability, it was a steal to buy and operate. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. The driver cycled through the cars, running a session of three to five laps in each. This post was originally published on june 9, 2017.

Mar 02, 2006 model year 2006 will always be known as the year the 505horsepower z06 was let loose on the sports car world. The 2006 corvette could be a reasonably comfortable daily driver in most locales, for at least three of the four seasons. Shop 2006 chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale at cars. Now the 427 is back, powering the firebreathing 2006 z06 corvette. The chevrolet corvette was the pace car for the 2006 indy 500 for the 8th time. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. The headline for the 2006 model year is a new, ultrahigh performance z06 model. Used 2006 chevrolet corvette z06 for sale in phoenix air bags, frontal and side impact, driver and front passenger with passenger side suppression, air conditioning. Once you have tasted the 2006 chevrolet corvette z06, you will be as hooked as we are. Since the viper traps at 123, the z06 having the same power and less weight, it would only make sense for the car to trap only a few mph higher than the viper.

Dec 21, 2005 the 2006 z06 is a specialized car for a specialized buyer. We have 2006 chevrolet corvette z06 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 3 1owner cars, and 17 personal use cars. Used 2006 chevrolet corvette z06 for sale bainbridge, ga. Sep 20, 2012 technical editor michael austin pits chevrolets best corvettes, the zr1 and z06, against one another in the latest episode of car and driver.

The c6 generation z06 was released as a 2006 model and sold until 20. This 2006 chevrolet corvette z06 coupe is for sale in murfreesboro, tn. This beautiful example of a c6 was a museum delivery car. The daytona 500 is nascars premier race and traditionally kicks off the nextel cup racing season. Its much better than the c5 it replaced, which was a solid sports car in its own right. This 2006 chevrolet corvette z06 coupe is for sale in pittsburgh, pa. Chevrolet introduced the 2006 corvette z06 at the north american international auto show.

Chevrolet corvette z06 daytona 500 pace car 2006 pictures. Find the best used 2006 chevrolet corvette z06 near you. The 2006 chevrolet corvette z06 has two exemplary and useful electronic systems connected with both performance and safety. The corvette z06 is a true supercar for a price thats merely expensive, as opposed to insanely expensive. And just like many corvettes before it, the z06 is a worldclass supercar, but without the supercar price. Memory package 2 driver settings remembers presets for 6way power seat outside mirrors and telescoping steering column.

The z06 enables the driver to turn excellent track lap times, but it also is. Corvette hits 198 mph in autobahn flyby engaging car. Redlines maniacal twinturbo 7second 2006 corvette c6. Test metal and get mettle tested by wellknown racing drivers such as jan magnusson. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 2006 chevrolet corvette classics for sale near you.

Find 2006 chevrolet corvette recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 116 2006 corvette models nationwide. The bad the 2006 chevrolet corvette z06 is not an allseason car, nor is it. With 505 horsepower, this must be the golden age of the corvette. Somebody who can appreciate its morethantangential relationship to the c6r race car, a. Combined with 500 horsepower, this modest weight endows the z06 with a powertoweight ratio similar to the ford gts. The chevrolet corvette pace car registry 2006 indy 500. Thats because this new 427 is not a reincarnation of the old rat motor. Bob mclean designed a general layout for the car which was originally code named. Used 2006 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus.

I had a 2002 pontiac firebird transam ws6 before and the z06 blows it away, in both speed and luxury. Car and driver recorded a 060 mph 97 kmh acceleration time of 3. The z06 was the official pace car for both the 2006 daytona 500 and the indianapolis 500 race. The midsize sportssedan wars get kicked up a notch. And just like many corvettes before it, the z06 is a worldclass super car, but without the super car price. Redlines maniacal twinturbo 7second 2006 corvette c6 z06. It accelerates as quickly as the 911 turbo through the quarter and wastes both the porsche and ferrari at speeds above 120 mph. This is your chance to buy one of the lowest mile 2006 z06 corvettes in the world with only 15 original one owner miles. Read this exotic sport coupes comparison of 2006 ford gt vs. Lee was awesome he help me out throughout the process of getting car and give the best. Two tire punishers face off in a motor city grudge match.