The latest incident happened at this years best drivers car competition where the z06 actually received a dnf. Car and driver names the 2020 corvette stingray to its 10best list. The latest in a long line of obscurely named corvettes that go like stink. C5 z06 is the nicer car to drive on track my old c6 was great, but things overheated on track due to insufficient cooling. Corvette c5 miscellaneous parts southern car parts. Our test results from every corvette since 1955 is a testament to how far. The 03 z06 is basically carryover from 02, but collectors will note the new 50thanniversary exterior badges.
The z06s braking system featured larger, 14inch front rotors and inch rear rotors, all of which were crossdrilled for added cooling. Heres how it went down, according to general motors and everyone. 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. A truly worldclass corvette, and a true american gladiator. Apr 10, 2019 the chevrolet corvette has always provided good bang for your buck, and thats especially true of a used z06. For the past 50 years, the corvette has been americas sports car, a u. The new 650 horsepower chevrolet corvette z06 is a fucking amazing car, but its had its share of mechanical headaches for owners.
C5 corvette z06 for sale is ready to tear things up in. C5 corvette suspension upgrades to increase performance part. The z06 arrived in 2000 for the 2001 model year with an allaluminum 5. The midengine corvette z06 could destabilize the supercar status quo with an exotic engine, hairraising performance, and price that vastly undercuts ferraris. 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.
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. Corvette value for performance as inspired by car and driver. The c5 corvettes z06 variant made its debut for 2001, reviving an option code last used on the 1963 c2 sting ray. Check out the pictures to see any defects and actual condition of the item, as they are part of the description. 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. C5 z06 track day upgrades texas track works alignments.
Out on the road course, the z06 bestows confidence on the driver, by keeping the pilot involved in whats happening. 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. Stumble upon a nest of corvette aficionados, and youll hear more obscure alphanumeric sequences. The performanceoriented c5 corvette with the z06 package had a 0to60 miles per hour time of 4. 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. 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. Why the corvette z06 flunked motor trends big performance. The corvette endures because it has always represented a performance value. 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. Chevrolet corvette z06 features and specs at car and driver. In this characteristic, however, the vette is already quite impressive. For the price of a new cheapo honda or toyota you can have a car that will do 0 60 in 4.
C5 c6 c7 corvette how to build a track corvette on budget. How to buy c5 corvette z06 chevrolet corvette z06 buyer. The chevrolet corvette c5 z06 is a highperformance version of the c5 corvette sports car. 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 c5 z06 will be a killer car no matter what happens.
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. The cheapest trackday hero you can get is a c5 corvette z06. Miscellaneous parts and accessories for the c5 corvette. 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. The headup display, not available on the corvette 5.
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. 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. The new car scampers there in four seconds flat, 0. It now looks like the 2020 corvette stingray has been named one of the 10best vehicles of 2020 by car and driver magazine. The showroom stock category, called t1, is the least expensive. The z06 s interior appearance is attractive efficient and focused on providing information to the driver. How to buy c5 corvette z06 chevrolet corvette z06 buyers guide. The z06 was the official pace car for both the 2006 daytona 500 and the indianapolis 500 race. Car and driver tests 20 corvette z06 vs zr1 corvetteforum.
The c7 is a nonz07 with stage 2 aero and on pilot sport cups. Secrets of the 2001 chevrolet corvette z06 car nerds. The firstyear cars have the least amount of power of the c5 z06s run, but dont dismiss them out of hand. 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. Theres nothing else like it for the money primary use. 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. Sportfun spirited driving, track racing, offroading, etc. For the price of a solid 2004 z06, you can get a much older car that doesnt go as. 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. Chevrolet had released an extremely potent car with daily driver usability as well as a full. The c5 corvette may be the ultimate performance bargain. According to rogers, the current setup on the c5 z06 took him to 1st place in champ tour.
Introduced by chevrolet as their corporate and performance flagship, production began in 2001 and ended with the 2004 model year. Whats even better is that today, c5 z06s represent one of the best used car values available. The c5 corvette z06 is the best performance bargain. 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.
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. The c5 is an excellent choice to race in the t1 category. Thats right, the z06 corvette now pounds the pavement with 405 horsepower. 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. Because the last two times the magazine tested the car, in both instances there were significant problems e. The z06 is capable of reaching 150 mph in just 28 seconds, which is 2. The c5 corvette z06 is the best performance bargain available. 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 other side, weight, is not likely to change until the nextgeneration c6 rolls out. Ive owned my04 z06 for over 5 years, bought it used with 30k miles and now it has 54k. 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. My 2006 le mans blue z06 was a much better car all around. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Jan 7, 2015 c5 z06 production numbers by year and color. It also flunked out of motor trends heavily hyped best. With incredible performance at an incredible price, the c8 corvette is also the best corvette yet. Motor trends corvette z06 fails to finish best drivers. Why the corvette z06 flunked motor trends big performance car. 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. Yet, after a week in this car, i find no evidence to support that belief. Feb 05, 2008 the c6 z06 is a more difficult car to drive than its c5 counterpart. The fifthgens z06 used the hardtopcoupe body and was engineered to be the.
The c6 chevrolet corvette z06 is a performance bargain. Chevrolet corvette z06 specs for other model years. But the z06 s top is fixed, a design chosen by engineers because that. The early c6 z06 makes a lot of horsepower, but its not as reliable as a c5 z06.
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. Considering weve had trouble slipping 460hp vipers under the foursecond mark and that a z06 has never hit 60 in less than 4. 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. Why the c5 corvette is the best budget track car drivingline. There are three major challenges a new owner must overcome. 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. 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. The c5 is a well sorted dedicated track car on slicks. 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. We are already living in fear of the commemorative decal package in which gm must be planning to mummify americas favorite sports car. Racing variants include the c5r, a 24 hours of daytona and 24 hours of le mans gtsgt1 class winner. Gm claims a 12pound decrease in the z06 s curb weight to 3118 pounds, in part due to the lighter speedline wheels.
Car and driver recorded a 060 mph 97 kmh acceleration time of 3. It should make sense that, since chevy hasnt officially revealed the new corvette z06, we can only speculate on how much itll cost. By the time chevrolet got around to redesigning the c5 corvette into. 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.
First, the c6zs extra 100 hp demands added finesse, lest the tires. Ambient temp was 91f and there were no overheating issues with the c7 z06. How serious is chevys updated z06 about becoming an instantly greater corvette. Chevrolet corvette z06 features and specs car and driver. Following a video that showed a 2020 corvette z51 keeping up with a porsche gt3. The z06 contains the following enhancements over the standard c6 corvette. 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. Best car ive ever owned and ive owned nearly 30 of them. The chevy corvette c5 z06 is an insane sports car bargain duration. Our test results from every corvette since 1955 is a testament to how far cars have evolved since.
Tires are the next consideration once you decide that your general maintenance items are all in order. 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. Name one way a great car can become instantly greater. Called the z06, it represents a variant of the c5 corvette enhanced with a comprehensive package of gofast upgrades designed to make it the. Car and driver pumps the brakes on claims that the 2020 corvette z51 can.
I dont think well go to the track in the next decade and realize that there are no c5 z06s there. Jul 15, 2003 sporting a c5r le mans stripe, the z06 commemorative edition gets a lightweight carbon fiber hood. Once the c6s get into the low 40s, there will be some seriously fast cars out there since the upgrades arent that expensive. Invariably, however, some fellow with a tuned gtr or 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. A fast, comfortable, reliable car usually does well. 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. May 01, 2008 with the arrival of the c6 z06 in late 2005, owners of modified corvettes were faced with a conundrum. The zr1 is the fastest and most expensive production corvette ever. That makes this z06 half a second quicker than the fastest c5 weve ever tested and quicker than the zr1 model. 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.
Never really had a problem with it so the dealer was thank god out of the loop for the most part. What a great car, i still love the looks of it, how it handles, the power ls6, brakes and the list goes. Interior wise, some in the automotive press say the c5 corvette interior looks cheap. Oct 24, 2016 the chevy corvette c5 z06 is an insane sports car bargain duration. The c5 coupe features a bodycolored removable roof panel as standard equipment. 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.