So where does the 55 horsepower and 25 lb-ft of torque (manual) increase come from? It's a direct result of new hollow stem valves, a higher-lift camshaft, low restriction mass air flow (MAF) sensor and a new low restriction air cleaner design. Removing the PUP converter from the exhaust system allows for better flow of spent gasses too, without messing up emissions. It also reduces vehicle weight.
While disdain for techno-gimmickry is my immediate impression to the head-up display, clearly visible on the lower left of the windshield, I have to appreciate it for what it is, an intelligent solution for delivering critical information in the least compromised location. After all, the less I need to avert attention from anything but the rapidly approaching scenery the better.
And its power is immediate and demonstrative to both initiated and nonbelievers alike. The Z06 screams retribution to all those who previously classified the Corvette as nothing more than a trinket of rolling jewelry under the pants of the hopelessly gauche. No, gold chains and matted chest hair be gone, it's once again a true sports car vying for the top made-in-America podium.
But with that in mind, who owns title to America's best sports car? Is it the new Ford Mustang SVT Cobra? Its 390-hp supercharged 4.6-L V8 is one killer machine, but the entire package comes up a little short when compared head-to-head with the Z06. What about the all-powerful Viper? The previous generation was a lot harder to handle than most were willing to risk, but the new car is as docile as it is devastatingly fast and as nimble as it's noxious to its competition. That said it costs about $50,000 more than the Z06.
So the Z06 is a value proposition. After all, it can't quite compete with the 2003 Viper's 13 second 0 to 160 to 0 acceleration and braking numbers nor equals the snake's 3.8 second 0 to 100 km/h and 306 km/h (190 mph) top speed, but it holds its own through the slalom. Still, is $75,495 too much for a Corvette? The fact that Chevy sells every single one that it builds is the obvious answer. Do you want me to add my recently educated opinion? It's worth every penny.
While disdain for techno-gimmickry is my immediate impression to the head-up display, clearly visible on the lower left of the windshield, I have to appreciate it for what it is, an intelligent solution for delivering critical information in the least compromised location. After all, the less I need to avert attention from anything but the rapidly approaching scenery the better.
And its power is immediate and demonstrative to both initiated and nonbelievers alike. The Z06 screams retribution to all those who previously classified the Corvette as nothing more than a trinket of rolling jewelry under the pants of the hopelessly gauche. No, gold chains and matted chest hair be gone, it's once again a true sports car vying for the top made-in-America podium.
But with that in mind, who owns title to America's best sports car? Is it the new Ford Mustang SVT Cobra? Its 390-hp supercharged 4.6-L V8 is one killer machine, but the entire package comes up a little short when compared head-to-head with the Z06. What about the all-powerful Viper? The previous generation was a lot harder to handle than most were willing to risk, but the new car is as docile as it is devastatingly fast and as nimble as it's noxious to its competition. That said it costs about $50,000 more than the Z06.
So the Z06 is a value proposition. After all, it can't quite compete with the 2003 Viper's 13 second 0 to 160 to 0 acceleration and braking numbers nor equals the snake's 3.8 second 0 to 100 km/h and 306 km/h (190 mph) top speed, but it holds its own through the slalom. Still, is $75,495 too much for a Corvette? The fact that Chevy sells every single one that it builds is the obvious answer. Do you want me to add my recently educated opinion? It's worth every penny.