2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Aggressive is the best way to describe the new Z06’s design, with a wide-body, hunkered-down stance that is as functional as it is attractive.
The aerodynamics of the Z06’s exterior were shaped by the experiences of the Corvette racing program, where high-speed stability and cornering capability are paramount. While the race cars use large rear wings, the Z06’s elevated spoiler provides sufficient downforce to balance the road-worthy front splitter without adversely affecting aerodynamic drag.
The Corvette Z06’s DNA and many owners’ cars see double duty as daily drivers and weekend road course warriors. It’s what the car was designed for and, compared to other sports cars that cost up to double – or more – the Z06 offers competitive levels of performance at a lower price
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On this new car, Chevrolet brings significant updates to the Z06 for 2011, with special packages and new options that enhance performance and styling, while also offering greater personalization choices.
They include:
New standard Goodyear F1 Supercar Gen 2 tires and exhaust system tuning
New Z07 Performance Package
New CFZ Carbon Fiber Package
Z06 Carbon limited-edition model
Two new exterior colors: Inferno Orange and Supersonic Blue, bringing the total to 10 exterior color choices for all models
Available contrasting-color headlamps, in Cyber Gray, Black or Blade Silver
New interior custom color stitching option, in red, blue or yellow
USB port and input jack included with the navigation radio.
According to Tadge Juechter, Corvette Chief Engineer, “For track use, the Z06 Carbon is the best balanced Corvette yet. It combines the lightweight and naturally-aspirated Z06 engine with the road-holding and braking of the ZR1. For technical tracks like Laguna Seca, the Z06 Carbon could shave up to three seconds off the Z06 lap time.”
The Z07 Performance Package brings greater handling and braking capability to the Z06, with:
Brembo ceramic brakes, with gray metallic calipers, similar to those offered on the Corvette ZR1
Magnetic Ride Control
Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires
Twenty-spoke wheels in competition gray (19 x 10-inch front, 20 x 12-inch rear).
Available this summer, only 500 Carbon editions will be produced. Should you fail to acquire one, fear not – most of the equipment will be available on standard Z06 via the optional Z07 performance package and the CFZ Z06 carbon fiber package.
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