2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Basic Specs

Base Price $74,375
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3199
City (MPG) 15
Hwy (MPG) 24
Horsepower 505@6300
Torque (lb-ft) 470@4800
Wheelbase 105.7
Length (in.) 175.6
Width (in.) 75.9
Height (in.) 48.7

The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is second only to the newly introduced ZR1 range-topping performance model in the Corvette lineup and is widely regarded as one of the best performance bargains on the planet. Although the Z06 has a price tag just north of $74,000, it offers the kind of performance normally reserved for cars costing twice as much.

At the heart of the Corvette Z06 is a 7.0-liter LS7 engine. Born out of Chevrolet 's racing program, each V8 engine is hand-built at the GM Performance Build Center in Wixom, Michigan and features a dry-sump lubrication system, titanium valves and connecting rods, forged-steel crankshaft with six-bolt main bearings and a high-profile cam.

The result is a Society of Automotive Engineers-certified 505 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. This enormous engine and the resulting power enable the latest Z06 Corvette to blast to 60 miles per hour is a short 3.7 seconds.

Yet, despite its massive amount of power, the Corvette Z06 does not incur a federal government gas-guzzler penalty.

The Z06 package also includes several other performance features. To keep weight down, the Z06's front fenders, wheelhousings and floorboards are made of carbon fiber. To further cut weight, Chevrolet gave the Z06 an aluminum body structure -- shaving off 136 pounds from a Corvette Coupe -- and a magnesium roof structure and engine cradle.

The weight-savings measures give the Corvette Z06 a power-to-weight ratio of, besting the Ferrari F430 and Porsche GT3 RS.

Massive six-piston front and four-piston rear disc brakes provide more than enough stopping power to haul the Corvette Z06 down from speed.

The interior of the Corvette Z06 remains relatively unchanged from the standard coupe, but does offer specific badging and a few unique styling cues.

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    • General
    • Body Style:Convertible
    • Size:Midsize
    • Market Segment:Performance
    • Weight:3199 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length:175.6 in.
    • Width:75.9 in.
    • Height:48.7 in.
    • Wheelbase:105.7 in.
    • Ground Clearance:TBD
    • Front Track:TBD
    • Rear Track:TBD
    • Weight Distribution:50/50
    • Drag Coefficient:TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats:2
    • Passenger Volume:52.0 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume:22.0 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded):TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume:TBD
    • Leg Room:43.0 in.
    • Head Room:38.0 in.
    • Shoulder Room:55.0 in.
    • Hip Room:54.0 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type:Gas
    • Engine Type:7.0L V8
    • Power:505 hp @ 6300 rpm
    • Torque:470 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
    • Transmission:6-Speed Manual
    • Highway Fuel Economy:24 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy:15 mpg
    • Forced Induction:None
    • Direct Injection:No
    • Chassis
    • Layout:Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension:Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension:Double Wishbone
    • Wheels
    • Front:18" Aluminum
    • Front Tires:275/35ZR18
    • Rear:19" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires:325/30ZR19
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight:TBD
    • Payload:
    • Tongue Weight:TBD

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      Corvette Z06 1LZ

      • 7.0 Liter (427 cu. in.) 505-hp LS7 V8 engine
      • Aluminum frame and carbon-fiber fenders and carbon-fiber, balsa sandwiched floorboards
      • 18-inch front, 19-inch rear 10-spoke Silver painted spider aluminum wheels
      • Audio system: AM/FM stereo with CD player/MP3 playback and SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio with three trial months
      • Head-Up Display
      • Front seats with perforated leather surfaces and headrest embroidery
      • Tilt steering wheel audio controls
      • OnStar® with the Directions & Connections® Plan standard for the first six months
      • Front and side-impact air bags
      • 6-way power seats

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      Corvette Z06 2LZ

      • Bluetooth wireless technology for select phones
      • Bose AM/FM stereo with CD player/MP3 playback and SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio with one-year trial
      • Navigation radio(6) with Voice Recognition and USB port and auxiliary input jack
      • Heated seats Universal Home Remote transmitter
      • Luggage shade and cargo net
      • Power-telescoping steering column
      • Memory Package

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      Corvette Z06 3LZ

      • Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package with contrasting stitching
      • Sport seats with perforated seating surfaces and power-adjustable lumbar support and side bolsters
      • Carbon Gunmetal console trim plate

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      Carbon fiber hood

      • Derived from racing technology, this carbon fiber hood reduces the weight over the front axle of your Corvette® Z06. Its underside features an exposed weave pattern.

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      GCA Full-Width Racing Spoiler Kit

      • Designed to deflect air drafting over the moving car abruptly upward to keep the rear wheels on the pavement, the LPO Genuine Corvette Accessories spoiler will complete the serious sports car look, and behavior, of your new Corvette. The kit is not available with Corvette Museum Delivery or with Arctic White exterior color.

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      Z06 Carbon Fiber Package

      • Make your Z06® even more serious. The Carbon Fiber Package gives you many lightweight aero enhancements similar to those found on the ZR1®, including:
      • Black-painted carbon fiber front splitter
      • Black-painted carbon fiber rockers
      • Black-painted carbon fiber roof panel
      • Body-color, full-width ZR1-style rear spoiler

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      Z06 chrome aluminum wheels

      • 10-spoke spider design, chrome aluminum wheels for the Z06®, 18" x 9.5" front and 19" x 12" rear.

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      Z06 Silver painted aluminum wheels

      • Spider-design Silver painted aluminum wheels for the Z06, in 18-inch x 9.5-inch front and 19-inch x 12-inch rear.

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      Z06 Competition Gray painted aluminum wheels

      • Spider-design Competition Gray-painted aluminum wheels for the Z06®, in 18" x 9.5" front and 19" x 12" rear.

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      Blade Silver Metallic Headlamp Cover Override

      • To add an enhanced front end statement, substitute the Blade Silver Metallic contrasting color with your matching body color for the inside-the-lens headlamp surrounds. Its not available with Blade Silver Metallic exterior color.

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      Black Headlamp Cover Override.

      • To add an enhanced front end statement, substitute the Black contrasting color with your matching body color for the inside-the-lens headlamp surrounds. Its not available with Black exterior color.

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      Cyber Gray Metallic Headlamp Cover Override.

      • To add an enhanced front end statement, substitute the Cyber Gray Metallic contrasting color with your matching body-color for the inside-the-lens headlamp surrounds. Its not available with Cyber Gray Metallic exterior color.

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      GCA Indoor Vehicle Cover

      • This indoor dust cover, available in Red or Black with the crossed-flags logo, is designed to shield the surface of your Corvette from airborne particles and dirt. Each cover includes a duffel-style storage bag that also can be used to carry miscellaneous items.

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      GCA Outdoor Vehicle Cover

      • This all-weather vehicle cover is gray with the crossed-flags logo and provides waterproof, breathable outdoor protection for your Corvette. Each cover includes a duffel-style storage bag that also can be used to carry miscellaneous items.

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      Corvette Museum Delivery

      • Museum delivery of your new Corvette is available through your dealer. With this special event, you're first welcomed to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY, with signs commemorating the special day. This is followed by a tour of the assembly plant conducted by your own Corvette Museum Delivery VIP tour guide. Then comes a personal VIP guided tour of the museum, which culminates with the viewing of a brand-new Corvette on display – your Corvette. Next, a member of the National Corvette Museum Delivery Team runs you through a thorough orientation, followed by the delivery presentation of your new vehicle. Finally, a unique gold decal is placed on the inside of the drivers door jamb to signify the importance of this memorable occasion.

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      Customer selectable VIN

      • Select the vehicle identification number (VIN) for your Corvette®. This is the ultimate way to personalize your vehicle, mark one of lifes milestones or commemorate a special achievement.

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      Machined-face cup-style wheels

      • Lightweight but strong, these cup-style aluminum wheels measure 19" x 10" (front) and 20" x 12" (rear).1
      • On Z06®, these wheels require available Magnetic Selective Ride Control, available Z06 Ultimate Performance Package or available Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition.
      • On ZR1®, they require available ZR1 High Performance Package or available Chevrolet® Centennial Special Edition.

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      Spoiler, full-width, ZR1-style

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      AM/FM stereo w/ CD player & MP3 playback

      • AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback
      • Seek-and-scan
      • Digital clock
      • Auto-tone control
      • Automatic volume
      • Radio Data System (RDS)
      • TheftLocK
      • Auxiliary input jack
      • 7 speakers
      • RDS functions only where stations broadcast RDS information.

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      Pedal Cover Set

      • Stainless steel pedal covers, with raised rubber traction, feature a checkerboard design and provide an inexpensive way to give a sporty finish to the interior of your Corvette. The set includes a replacement for the stock, crossed-flags/Corvette script logo accelerator pedal assembly, as well as covers for the brake and clutch pedals to complete the look. Not available with Corvette Museum Delivery.

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      Engine Build Experience

      • Roll up your sleeves. Every Z06® and ZR1® production engine is built by hand in the GM® Performance Build Center1. And now, those hands could be yours, because every Corvette® Z06 and ZR1 buyer has the opportunity to take part in the creation of his/her own production model. With the guidance of the world-class craftsmen who assemble these engines every day, Z06 and ZR1 buyers can enjoy the experience of a lifetime. For more information about participation in the Corvette Engine Build Experience for the LS7 and LS9 engines, visit chevy.com/corvette.

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      Z06 Ultimate Performance Package

      • The Z06® (Z07) Ultimate Performance Package brings excellent handling and braking capability with the following:
      • Ceramic brakes
      • Magnetic Selective Ride Control
      • Performance Traction Management
      • Enhanced cooling
      • Michelin® PS cup tires1
      • Satin Black cup-style lightweight wheels (19" front, 20" rear2)

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      7.0L V8 SFI engine

      • Born from more than 10 years of experience with the Corvette Racing program, the Corvette Z06 is propelled by the 7.0L engine that delivers 505 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque into light, four-into-one headers. They discharge into two close-coupled catalytic converters, then through two mufflers to dual-mode exhaust valves that control exhaust noise during low-load operations but open for maximum power. Specifications:
      • Displacement (cu in): 427
      • Bore and stroke (in): 4.125 x 4
      • Block material: cast aluminum
      • Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
      • Valvetrain: overhead valve, two valves per cylinder
      • Fuel delivery: SFI (sequential fuel injection)
      • Compression ratio: 11.0:1
      • Recommended fuel: premium required
      • EPA estimated fuel economy (city/hwy): 15/24 (manual)

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      6-speed manual transmission

      • Strong enough to handle a massive torque load, the 6-speed manual transmission puts all the engines horsepower at your command under your palm. In addition to short throws and close gear ratios for supremely quick, efficient shifts, it includes:
      • Coupe and Convertible models 2.66 first-gear ratio gets this machine from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds
      • Z06 models 2.66 first-gear ratio gets this machine from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds
      • A pump that sends transmission fluid through the front radiator for heat dissipation and then through the differential lube for additional cooling, leading to long life
      • Launch Control, for managing wheelspin during full-out straight-line acceleration on a track

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      Battery Protection Package

      • The Battery Protection Package includes a sophisticated device to charge and condition your car battery, helping it maintain its optimum functionality even when your Corvette is parked in a garage for long periods. Ideal for cold storage, and there's no need to pop your hood; simply plug one end into the vehicles 12-volt power port and the other into a 115-volt outlet.

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      Magnetic Selective Ride Control

      • The Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension features magneto-rheological dampers able to detect road surfaces, then adjust the shock absorber damping rates to those surfaces almost instantly for optimal ride control. It adjusts damping by means of electromagnetic particles in the shock fluid, with ride control achieved through the precise application of electronic current to manipulate the fluids consistency. Two settings are available: "Tour" and "Sport," which allows you to stiffen suspension capability for better cornering precision during track events.

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      Dark Gray Metallic calipers

      • On Coupe and Convertible, this feature requires available large, cross-drilled brake rotors or Magnetic Selective Ride Control.

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      Silver calipers

      • On Coupe and Convertible, this feature requires available large, cross-drilled brake rotors or Magnetic Selective Ride Control.

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      Yellow calipers

      • On Coupe and Convertibles, this feature requires available large, cross-drilled brake rotors or Magnetic Selective Ride Control

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      Underhood Lamp Package

      • Illuminate the engine compartment of your Corvette with this Underhood Lamp Package.

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      Door Handles

      • Dress up your Corvette by replacing the standard black door handles with chrome door handle trim plates.

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      Hood Emblem

      • This 427 Hood Emblem celebrates the link between the high-tech LS7 Engine and the Big Block Engine of the past. This red and chrome 427 Hood Emblem mounts without drilling and is designed only for Corvette Z06 owners.

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      Rear Bumper Fascia Protector

      • Mounted inside the trunk, this Rear Fascia Protector helps guard against scratches caused by belt buckles and other objects during loading. It is available in Black with the crossed-flags Corvette logo.

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      Door Sill Plates

      • This finishing touch dresses up your Corvettes entry area while protecting the paint as you enter and exit the cockpit. Corvette Script Logo, Brushed Aluminum.

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