Not Your Father’s Corvette - The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
The Chevrolet Corvette is a 2-door car available at your Chevrolet dealer. The Corvette came in two configurations: Base and Z06. The Z06 configuration is powered by the 7.0-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 27 - 28 highway miles and 17 - 18 city. The Corvette competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Kia.
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Specs
Standard equipment in the Corvette for 2005 and 2006 includes the 7.0 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 6-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Corvette.
The fuel system for the 2006 Corvette is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.00 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Corvette comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.
Statistics
105.70 of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits 49.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the Corvette Z06 are 174.60 inches long by 72.60 inches wide.
Pricing is a vital consideration when shopping for a car. The Chevrolet Corvette lists at $43,690 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $39,103. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 2-door coupe.
The standard warranty period for the Corvette is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
Fuel Efficiency
The Corvette Z06 received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 - 18 MPG driving in the city and 27 - 28 when it came to highway driving. The gas-powered Corvette is a non-hybrid car.
Parting Shots
The 2005 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Corvette. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Corvette Z06 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.