By the time chevrolet got around to redesigning the c5 corvette into. The z06s braking system featured larger, 14inch front rotors and inch rear rotors, all of which were crossdrilled for added cooling. The z06 contains the following enhancements over the standard c6 corvette. As the primary contact interface between car and driver, the seats are almost always in need of some type of attention or replacement when restoring a car.
You know that we here at car and driver are not idle flatterers, our job being to find the faults for you in haste, before you have to live with them at leisure over 72 months of payments. The new 650 horsepower chevrolet corvette z06 is a fucking amazing car, but its had its share of mechanical headaches for owners. Despite an extremely roomy interior and usable trunk, the 2002 z06 weighs 3181 pounds, about 300 pounds less than the porsche turbo and 250 pounds shy of the viper gts. Thats right, the z06 corvette now pounds the pavement with 405 horsepower. Check out the pictures to see any defects and actual condition of the item, as they are part of the description. Best car ive ever owned and ive owned nearly 30 of them. Yet, after a week in this car, i find no evidence to support that belief. The z06 s interior appearance is attractive efficient and focused on providing information to the driver.
The firstyear cars have the least amount of power of the c5 z06s run, but dont dismiss them out of hand. There are bypass systems available corvettes of houston which eliminates this major problem i had 2 c5 s and the column lock was an issue on both. How to buy c5 corvette z06 chevrolet corvette z06 buyers guide. Miscellaneous parts and accessories for the c5 corvette.
But the z06 s top is fixed, a design chosen by engineers because that. The latest incident happened at this years best drivers car competition where the z06 actually received a dnf. Car and driver tests 20 corvette z06 vs zr1 corvetteforum. Aug 01, 2001 gm claims a 12pound decrease in the z06 s curb weight to 3118 pounds, in part due to the lighter speedline wheels. C5 z06 is the nicer car to drive on track my old c6 was great, but things overheated on track due to insufficient cooling. The fifthgens z06 used the hardtopcoupe body and was engineered to be the. May 01, 2008 with the arrival of the c6 z06 in late 2005, owners of modified corvettes were faced with a conundrum. Kelly brought this car to us for the first time back in 2011 for its very first hpde tech inspection and brake fluid flush. The early c6 z06 makes a lot of horsepower, but its not as reliable as a c5 z06. C5, c5 corvette, car and driver, video, z06 cameron vanderhorst cam vanderhorst has been a contributor to internet brands auto group sites for over three years, with his byline appearing on ford truck enthusiasts, corvette forum, jk forum, and harleydavidson forums, among others. My 2006 le mans blue z06 was a much better car all around.
The cheapest trackday hero you can get is a c5 corvette z06. The c6 z may well be a 200mph car, but it will prbably take 3 counties to get there. We hit up youtube in search of car and driver tv back when spike tv was tnn the nashville network, weekend mornings meant car shows. Secrets of the 2001 chevrolet corvette z06 car nerds.
Whats even better is that today, c5 z06s represent one of the best used car values available. I will stick with my c5 zo6, c6 zo6, and c7 zo6 instead. Sportfun spirited driving, track racing, offroading, etc. The c5 is an excellent choice to race in the t1 category. The midengine corvette z06 could destabilize the supercar status quo with an exotic engine, hairraising performance, and price that vastly undercuts ferraris. Once the c6s get into the low 40s, there will be some seriously fast cars out there since the upgrades arent that expensive. C5 z06 pit road does anybody know or has experienced if the small dashboard covering over the hud area on the upper dashboard area can be pried off. The z06 is capable of reaching 150 mph in just 28 seconds, which is 2. The showroom stock category, called t1, is the least expensive. Car and driver pumps the brakes on claims that the 2020 corvette z51 can. C5 c6 c7 corvette how to build a track corvette on budget. Our test results from every corvette since 1955 is a testament to how far.
Never really had a problem with it so the dealer was thank god out of the loop for the most part. It also flunked out of motor trends heavily hyped best. The c5 corvettes z06 variant made its debut for 2001, reviving an option code last used on the 1963 c2 sting ray. Corvette forum member is parting with their super sharp c5 z06 as a turnkey, classcompetitive package we came across this post in our corvette forum marketplace, from user john rogers, and we cant help but marvel at how good it looks on top of how well it reportedly performs. Tires are the next consideration once you decide that your general maintenance items are all in order. How serious is chevys updated z06 about becoming an instantly greater corvette. Sep 15, 2016 the c5 z06 also featured an upgraded suspension from the standard corvette, along with larger wheels, better tires and functional brakecooling ducts. A fast, comfortable, reliable car usually does well. Oct, 2017 on z06 corvettes 20012004, ask if the car has the flattire kit which includes a special tire pump and fixaflat type inflation canister. Theres nothing else like it for the money primary use. The other side, weight, is not likely to change until the nextgeneration c6 rolls out. There are three major challenges a new owner must overcome.
Car and driver recorded a 060 mph 97 kmh acceleration time of 3. While the z06 should also be equipped with runflat tires, this additional protection may save you unnecessary wear on the wheel rim or even the suspension if a flat tire does occur. Stumble upon a nest of corvette aficionados, and youll hear more obscure alphanumeric sequences. The z06 arrived in 2000 for the 2001 model year with an allaluminum 5. I dont think well go to the track in the next decade and realize that there are no c5 z06s there.
The c6 chevrolet corvette z06 is a performance bargain. For the price of a new cheapo honda or toyota you can have a car that will do 0 60 in 4. Jan 29, 2020 2015 z06 z07 the z07 equipped c7z was the secondfastest vehicle that car and driver had ever had to lighting lap behind another nearmilliondollar hypercar, the porsche 918 spyder when it ran in 2015 and it remains in a very respectable 12th spot out of 259 different participants. The latest in a long line of obscurely named corvettes that go like stink.
Introduced by chevrolet as their corporate and performance flagship, production began in 2001 and ended with the 2004 model year. Motor trends corvette z06 fails to finish best drivers. Car and driver names the 2020 corvette stingray to its 10best list. The chevrolet corvette c5 z06 is a highperformance version of the c5 corvette sports car. It now looks like the 2020 corvette stingray has been named one of the 10best vehicles of 2020 by car and driver magazine.
Every move of the wheel is transferred quickly to the road, adhesion limits are reached progressively, and the car gives plenty of warning before stepping out of line. For the past 50 years, the corvette has been americas sports car, a u. Corvette value for performance as inspired by car and driver. First, the c6zs extra 100 hp demands added finesse, lest the tires. Now, as automotive awards season is here, we are seeing the grand sport continue the tradition of c7 models gathering up trophies first started by the stingray in 2014 and then the z06 in 2015. Jul 15, 2003 sporting a c5r le mans stripe, the z06 commemorative edition gets a lightweight carbon fiber hood. Chevy engineers also lowered the weight of the car by fitting a titanium exhaust, reducing soundproofing and even equipping the z06 with a lighter battery. May 01, 2020 the 2007 ron fellows championship edition corvette paid homage to canadian race car driver ron fellows for his many victories while driving for corvette racing. Following a video that showed a 2020 corvette z51 keeping up with a porsche gt3.
The chevrolet corvette c5 is the fifth generation of the chevrolet corvette sports car, produced by the chevrolet division of general motors for the 1997 through 2004 model years. C5 z06 track day upgrades we have a pristine c5 z06 in the shop this week for some basic hpde service prior to the drivers edge weekend on june 67. How to buy c5 corvette z06 chevrolet corvette z06 buyer. Heres how it went down, according to general motors and everyone. The headup display, not available on the corvette 5. Name one way a great car can become instantly greater. The c5 corvette z06 is the best performance bargain available. Luckily, the popularity of the corvette has opened the door for several aftermarket options for chevrolet corvette seats, from repair kits to seat covers to full replica replacement parts. Oct 24, 2016 the chevy corvette c5 z06 is an insane sports car bargain duration.
With trunk and headlight switch some cosmetic defects bumps in leather and the switch panel is a little loose so it will need to be affixed when you receive it. Car and driver pumps the brakes on claims that the 2020 corvette. The 03 z06 is basically carryover from 02, but collectors will note the new 50thanniversary exterior badges. Dec 27, 2017 the most desirable performance corvette is the 2004 z06 with z16 package, which has all the z06 gofast goodies and includes a real carbonfiber hood that, for reasons known only to gm product. Because the last two times the magazine tested the car, in both instances there were significant problems e. The c5 corvette z06 is the best performance bargain. The most desirable performance corvette is the 2004 z06 with z16 package, which has all the z06 gofast goodies and includes a real carbonfiber hood that. Jan 7, 2015 c5 z06 production numbers by year and color. The c5 corvette may be the ultimate performance bargain. On track, the c5 snatched racing glory with numerous class wins at le mans, while on the road the highperformance z06 version proved to be a worldclass performer.
The c7 is a nonz07 with stage 2 aero and on pilot sport cups. See more ideas about corvette, corvette c5 and chevrolet corvette. C5 corvette z06 for sale is ready to tear things up in. Feb 05, 2008 the c6 z06 is a more difficult car to drive than its c5 counterpart. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The new car scampers there in four seconds flat, 0. The chevy corvette c5 z06 is an insane sports car bargain duration. A truly worldclass corvette, and a true american gladiator. Racing variants include the c5r, a 24 hours of daytona and 24 hours of le mans gtsgt1 class winner. The c5 coupe features a bodycolored removable roof panel as standard equipment.
From the may 1997 issue of car and driver tested some corvette partisans will see surrender in the new instruments, a cluster of simple black dials swept majestically by long, graceful needles. Gm claims a 12pound decrease in the z06 s curb weight to 3118 pounds, in part due to the lighter speedline wheels. My last track outing very hot day got me black flagged because i boiled the tranny fluid and it was going out the vent and hitting the exhaust, making large amounts of smoke. Why the corvette z06 flunked motor trends big performance.
In this characteristic, however, the vette is already quite impressive. It also flunked out of motor trends heavily hyped best drivers car test. The biggest issue with the c5 was the steering column lock which would become jammedlocked and render the car undrivable which i dont think gm ever properly solved. Out on the road course, the z06 bestows confidence on the driver, by keeping the pilot involved in whats happening. Invariably, however, some fellow with a tuned gtr or z06. Ambient temp was 91f and there were no overheating issues with the c7 z06. The zr1 is the fastest and most expensive production corvette ever.
C5 corvette suspension upgrades to increase performance part. For motor trend, however, the z06 is a bit of a mystery. Why the c5 corvette is the best budget track car drivingline. Chevrolet corvette z06 features and specs at car and driver. C5 r versus z06 at michigans gingerman raceway road course, we had the opportunity to have c5 r driver ron fellows multiple world champion in transam, world sports car. Considering weve had trouble slipping 460hp vipers under the foursecond mark and that a z06 has never hit 60 in less than 4. According to rogers, the current setup on the c5 z06 took him to 1st place in champ tour. The performanceoriented c5 corvette with the z06 package had a 0to60 miles per hour time of 4. I need to service the hud and i have to have the windshield removed and reinstalled because i had bodywork and it wasnt aligned correctly. The c5 z06 will be a killer car no matter what happens. Called the z06, it represents a variant of the c5 corvette enhanced with a comprehensive package of gofast upgrades designed to make it the.
Without a doubt get the z06 manual, if you tire of it you can always upgrade to this but you cant go the other way there wont be newish low mile c7 z06 s after a while i agree that picking up a deeply discounted z06 is a good plan especially considering the probable insane dealer markups, and possible gm 1st year production issues, but. For the price of a solid 2004 z06, you can get a much older car that doesnt go as. Corvette c5 miscellaneous parts southern car parts. Chevrolet corvette z06 features and specs car and driver. Chevrolet had released an extremely potent car with daily driver usability as well as a full. Ive owned my04 z06 for over 5 years, bought it used with 30k miles and now it has 54k. The z06 was the official pace car for both the 2006 daytona 500 and the indianapolis 500 race. C5 z06 track day upgrades texas track works alignments. Our test results from every corvette since 1955 is a testament to how far cars have evolved since. That makes this z06 half a second quicker than the fastest c5 weve ever tested and quicker than the zr1 model.
The corvette endures because it has always represented a performance value. The c5 is a well sorted dedicated track car on slicks. As long as your daily driver tires are not too worn and inflated properly there is nothing wrong with using them on your budget track car. Car and driver technical editor michael austin recently put chevrolets best corvettes the zr1 and the z06 against one another, giving us what he loves about the corvette but at the same time telling us what it needs to do to remain relevant as it. We are already living in fear of the commemorative decal package in which gm must be planning to mummify americas favorite sports car. Chevrolet corvette z06 specs for other model years. With incredible performance at an incredible price, the c8 corvette is also the best corvette yet. Secrets of the 2001 chevrolet corvette z06 car nerds by car and driver. Production variants include the high performance z06. Again, the scca offers a wide variety of amateur racing classes for corvette drivers. Why the corvette z06 flunked motor trends big performance car. Car and driver is the latest to recognize the grand sport and the magazine has named the sports car to its 2017 10best cars list, the third time in four. What a great car, i still love the looks of it, how it handles, the power ls6, brakes and the list goes.