2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06

Last year, Chevrolet introduced the most sophisticated production Corvette ever, the almighty Z06. It made the front cover of about any magazine on the shelves and was also named Best in its class in the AJAC Car of the year contest. One would think that such a successful sports car would be carried over for 2002, no? No. Not for small block chief engineer Sam Winegarden and Corvette's chief engineer Dave Hill. While there are quite a few improvements on the car itself, it is the LS6 engine that gets the most. Indeed, the new Z06 now has a 405 hp engine! And the only way to recognize a new Z06 is by looking at its side ornament that says just that "Z06 405 hp"!