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08-03-2005, 02:12 AM
About the 2006 Z06...
From Harlan Charles, Corvette Product Manager:
* No gas guzzler tax on the Z06. City 16mpg/Highway 26mpg
* Top speed 198 mph.
* Quarter mile, 11.7 @ 125 mph.
* 1.04g on the skidpad.
* A competition gray wheel option (Q44) will be available later in the
production schedule.
* The C6 Z06 will have Halogen fog lamps....a first for Corvette.
* The smaller, 3 spoke steering wheel will be standard equipment on the 2006
Corvette.
* The 1LZ and 2LZ option codes were changed from 1SA and 1SB to help
maintain consistency in the Chevrolet lineup. The "Z" signifies the Z06
model Corvette.
* The fender badge will read "505HP."
* The front air scoop is functional.....allows air to enter the area under
the hood for engine bay cooling.
* HUD is standard equipment on the Z06.
About the base 2006 Corvette...
* Bye bye 4L65E, hello 6L80E. 6-speed Paddle Shift automatic transmission available on Coupe and Convertible. Replaces the A4.
With the A6, three driving modes: Drive, Sport, and Paddle Shift.
The Drive mode follows a specific shift schedule of predetermined shift points, while the Sport mode enables Performance Algorithm Shifting (PAS). PAS modifies shift patterns when performance driving is recognized by the controller. The Drive mode optimizes shifts for smoothness, while the Sport mode enables firmer shifts for better performance. With the Paddle Shift mode, gear changes are made with manual control paddles located on the steering wheel.
Wide 6.04:1 overall ratio
First gear ratio 4.02:1, 5th gear 0.85:1, 6th gear 0.67:1
Final drive ratio 2.56:1
Paddle shift steering wheel:
http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/PV__025613__.jpg
* Smaller three-spoke, 9.4 inch diameter steering wheel standard on all Corvettes
* Advanced dual-stage frontal air bags with GM Passenger Sensing System.
Front passenger air bag automatically turns off when the passenger seat is un-occupied. Status indicator on the inside rearview mirror.
* XM Satellite Radio included with Bose stereo (in the 48 contiguous states). XM antenna is hidden.
* Two new exterior colors: Velocity Yellow Tintcoat (replaces Millennium Yellow) and Monterey Red Metallic Tintcoat (replaces Magnetic Red Metallic)
* Titanium Grey interior color (replaces Steel Grey)
* Storm Grey convertible top color (replaces Grey)
From Harlan Charles, Corvette Product Manager:
* No gas guzzler tax on the Z06. City 16mpg/Highway 26mpg
* Top speed 198 mph.
* Quarter mile, 11.7 @ 125 mph.
* 1.04g on the skidpad.
* A competition gray wheel option (Q44) will be available later in the
production schedule.
* The C6 Z06 will have Halogen fog lamps....a first for Corvette.
* The smaller, 3 spoke steering wheel will be standard equipment on the 2006
Corvette.
* The 1LZ and 2LZ option codes were changed from 1SA and 1SB to help
maintain consistency in the Chevrolet lineup. The "Z" signifies the Z06
model Corvette.
* The fender badge will read "505HP."
* The front air scoop is functional.....allows air to enter the area under
the hood for engine bay cooling.
* HUD is standard equipment on the Z06.
About the base 2006 Corvette...
* Bye bye 4L65E, hello 6L80E. 6-speed Paddle Shift automatic transmission available on Coupe and Convertible. Replaces the A4.
With the A6, three driving modes: Drive, Sport, and Paddle Shift.
The Drive mode follows a specific shift schedule of predetermined shift points, while the Sport mode enables Performance Algorithm Shifting (PAS). PAS modifies shift patterns when performance driving is recognized by the controller. The Drive mode optimizes shifts for smoothness, while the Sport mode enables firmer shifts for better performance. With the Paddle Shift mode, gear changes are made with manual control paddles located on the steering wheel.
Wide 6.04:1 overall ratio
First gear ratio 4.02:1, 5th gear 0.85:1, 6th gear 0.67:1
Final drive ratio 2.56:1
Paddle shift steering wheel:
http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/PV__025613__.jpg
* Smaller three-spoke, 9.4 inch diameter steering wheel standard on all Corvettes
* Advanced dual-stage frontal air bags with GM Passenger Sensing System.
Front passenger air bag automatically turns off when the passenger seat is un-occupied. Status indicator on the inside rearview mirror.
* XM Satellite Radio included with Bose stereo (in the 48 contiguous states). XM antenna is hidden.
* Two new exterior colors: Velocity Yellow Tintcoat (replaces Millennium Yellow) and Monterey Red Metallic Tintcoat (replaces Magnetic Red Metallic)
* Titanium Grey interior color (replaces Steel Grey)
* Storm Grey convertible top color (replaces Grey)