2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

I had trouble deciding what vehicle I wanted to review this week. I finally decided on the 2006 Chevy Corvette Z06. I decided this because it has many different qualities, from it's slick looks, to its 505 HP V8 engine.

If the average person would walk up to the normal Corvette and the Corvette Z06, they would notice no difference. But if a car enthusiast, like myself, would look at it, the first thing that they would notice is the flared out corners in the front. The reason that Chevy decided to do this is for more down force in the corners. Another thing that they would notice is spoiler like, flair, in the back. This helps with the Corvette's aerodynamics. Another thing that helps with the aerodynamics is the scoop right in front of the hood, most of it's use is to help cool down the engine. The are scoops behind the front wheel and in front of the back wheel to help cool down the wheels. One other thing that Chevy decided to do is edge out the wheels so when the car comes down in the corners it wont rub. The interior of the car is very similar to the normal version of the Corvette. The only difference is the Z06 symbol in various areas of the interiors, example, the head of the seat.

The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 offers a 505HP V8 engine. You can just tell that Chevy was trying not only to build a newer, better engine, but to bring back that faster than fast Corvette that everybody knows. With an astounding 0-60 time of 3.7 seconds and doing the quarter mile in a mere11.5 seconds at 127 mph the only thing that the Z06 is missing is top end, which happens to be 198 mph. To me, 198 mph is still fast, but in the world of exotics, its border line. That's right, I said exotic, which is what the Z06 has turned into. Recently, "Road & Track" and "Car & Driver" did a comparison between the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the 2006 Dodge Viper, and the 2006 Ford GT! The Z06 came out with the overall victory.

For only being $65,000, after options, it is one of the best buys that you can find on the market today. If you are looking for a new ride and you have some cash to spare, $65,000 to be exact, I would pick up the new Corvette Z06. Being fast, luxurious and affordable (for it's market) it is the best thing you can get.