Externally, the Z06 is less of a radical departure over regular Corvettes, but clearly recognizable as something more muscular. There are
certainly more air intake and exhaust scoops on the car, meeting the requirements of the upgraded mechanicals. There are splitters under the car, radiused wheel openings, wider rear fenders and a taller spoiler. It's all quite subtle, although a darker colour than our tester's wild yellow hue would allow a bit more of a stealth factor.
The Z06 is not some stripped out street racer that demands compromises of its driver. It is pretty much fully equipped with all the comfort and convenience amenities that a Corvette driver would expect, including air conditioning, leather seats (lighter and more supportive than the regular versions), power windows, locks and mirrors, all the usual stuff.
Options include Bose audio, navigation, side air bags, and, oddly, a telescoping
steering column that should be standard on such a driver's car. The interior looks pretty much the same as that in the regular Vettes, and therefore cannot be said to be the most impressive part of the car. But in a sense, its somewhat basic design is in keeping with the Z06's mission in life - ultimate performance.
Words cannot adequately describe the performance of the Z06, and at this writing, we have only tried it on country roads. A race track evaluation will follow soon, but this much we know - it must be the best horsepower-per-dollar proposition in the high-performance arena. The asking price is $89,900 and only 200 or so will be available in Canada in the 2006 model year. Don't wait if you want one.
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| There are certainly more air intake and exhaust scoops on the Z06, meeting the requirements of the upgraded mechanicals. (Photo: Gerry Frechette, Canadian Auto Press) |
The Z06 is not some stripped out street racer that demands compromises of its driver. It is pretty much fully equipped with all the comfort and convenience amenities that a Corvette driver would expect, including air conditioning, leather seats (lighter and more supportive than the regular versions), power windows, locks and mirrors, all the usual stuff.
Options include Bose audio, navigation, side air bags, and, oddly, a telescoping
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| Options include Bose audio, navigation, side air bags, and, oddly, a telescoping steering column that should be standard on such a driver's car. (Photo: Gerry Frechette, Canadian Auto Press) |
Words cannot adequately describe the performance of the Z06, and at this writing, we have only tried it on country roads. A race track evaluation will follow soon, but this much we know - it must be the best horsepower-per-dollar proposition in the high-performance arena. The asking price is $89,900 and only 200 or so will be available in Canada in the 2006 model year. Don't wait if you want one.