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When did the new Corvette Z06 come out?

When did the new Corvette Z06 come out?

A successor to the ZR-1 made its debut in 2001 as the Z06, a nod to the high performance Z06 version of the C2 Corvette of the 1960s. The z06 models replace the hardtop (1999-2000) models as the highest performance C5 corvette.

What was the name of the 2001 Corvette?

For 2001, Chevrolet will rejuvenate a code from this hallowed list with the new model you see on these pages. Called the Z06, it represents a variant of the C5 Corvette enhanced with a comprehensive package of go-fast upgrades designed to make it the highest-performance production Corvette ever built.

How big are the wheels on a 2001 Corvette Z06?

Impressive balance between on road ride/handling and cutting edge track performance is a hallmark of the FE4. Compared with other 2001 Corvettes, the Z06 features uniquely styled wheels that are wider by one inch (17″x 9.5″ front, 18″ x 10.5″ rear), complemented by new Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires. Z06 in every way is one intense Corvette.

What kind of suspension does a Corvette Z06 have?

The Z06 takes over as the top performance Corvette model, a position previously held by the short-lived ’99-’00 hardtop model. Equipped with the Z51 suspension and mandatory six-speed manual transmission, the hardtop was otherwise just like every other Corvette and did little to justify its position as the best Corvette model.

How much does a 2001 Corvette Z06 cost?

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A successor to the ZR-1 made its debut in 2001 as the Z06, a nod to the high performance Z06 version of the C2 Corvette of the 1960s. The z06 models replace the hardtop (1999-2000) models as the highest performance C5 corvette.

What kind of car was the 2001 Corvette?

In 2001, the all-new Z06 was the lightest, quickest, most rigid, most agile production Corvette ever created. It takes the body/chassis structure of the C5 hardtop and pumps up the volume in all directions with a new, deeper breathing LS6 V8 engine, track-tested suspension tuning and exclusive-to- Z06 lightweight components.

The Z06 takes over as the top performance Corvette model, a position previously held by the short-lived ’99-’00 hardtop model. Equipped with the Z51 suspension and mandatory six-speed manual transmission, the hardtop was otherwise just like every other Corvette and did little to justify its position as the best Corvette model.

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