Chevrolet Corvette Z06

The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is the high-performance coupe version of the sixth-generation Corvette, presented at the end of 2005 and sold as a 2006 model. It is recognisable from the standard C6 by a raised bonnet with an extra air intake. A front-mounted 7 litre 90-degree V8 with pushrod valve gear and dry-sump lubrication produces 513 horsepower and 637 newton metres of torque, with titanium connecting rods that weigh 30 percent less than those of the 6.0 litre Corvette, an aluminium frame, carbon fibre front wings and a rear-mounted six-speed transaxle. The maker states a top speed of 320 kilometres per hour and 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Special versions include the C6RS built with Jay Leno and Pratt and Miller, the 2008 427 Special Edition and the 500-car 2010 Carbon Edition, and a GT2 racing version was run by Markland Racing in the 2007 Le Mans Series. The Z06 also served as pace car at some American races in 2006.