Chevrolet Corvett Z06

LS7 V8 Engine
Inside every Z06 is an LS7 aluminum-block 7.0 Liter V8 that produces a Society of Automotive Engineers-certified 505 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque. Hand-built at the GM Performance Build Center in Wixom, Mich., the LS7 engine contains a litany of racing-derived components, such as an eight-quart dry-sump lubrication system, titanium valves and connecting rods, forged-steel crankshaft with six-bolt main bearings, high-profile cam, and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machined heads for better air/fuel flow. Even with its impressive performance, the engine does not incur a federal government gas-guzzler penalty.

Dry-Sump Oil System
The dry-sump oil system on the Z06 LS7 engine prevents oil starvation on high-g corners or under heavy braking. The system uses an additional oil reservoir separate from the crankcase and pumps oil through the engine to ensure proper lubrication under high-performance situations

Z06 Brakes
Z06 employs monoblock six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers. Each piston utilizes its own pad. The opposing pistons operate in pairs, applying brake pressure equally to each side of the rotor. The extra-large, 14-inch front rotors and 13.4-inch rears are vented and cross-drilled. Brake cooling ducts are capable of moving twice the amount of air compared to the previous-generation Z06.

Aluminum Frame
Z06 achieves a power-to-weight ratio, (6.3), superior to many exotic cars like Ferrari F430 and Porsche GT3 RS,(1) in part because of its lightweight yet strong aluminum frame combined with a magnesium roof structure and engine cradle. The aluminum body structure weighs only 278 pounds, 136 pounds less than the Corvette coupe. The structure includes full-length aluminum hydroformed rails to provide exceptional strength and dimensional accuracy.

Meet the 190-mph-plus equivalent of a fine leather glove — the NEW Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package now available on coupe, convertible (4LT trim levels) and Z06 (3LZ trim levels). Surround yourself in rich leather two-tones in two available colors — Sienna/Ebony or Linen/Ebony (shown) — on the instrument panel, door panel uppers, arm rests, console cover and perforated sport seat surfaces. The package also features a new bias-pattern console trim plate.