Car of the Year for 2007: The Chevrolet Corvette Z06
There have been several award-winning cars from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Corvette of 2007. There are two trim levels to the Corvette, including Z06 and Base. The Z06 version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2006 the popular 7.0 liter has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers nationwide.
2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Specs
The Corvette Z06 is equipped with a General Motors 7.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Corvette uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2007 Corvette is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.00 gallons.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Corvette Z06 are 72.60 inches wide by 174.60 inches long. It sits 49.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 105.70 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Corvette is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
Pricing is a vital consideration when shopping for a car. The Chevrolet Corvette lists at $42,503 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $39,604. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 2-door coupe.
MPG Ratings
The 2007 Corvette gets 27 – 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 – 18 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.
In 2006 and 2007 the Corvette Z06 was availble in the exterior colors of Arctic White, Atomic Orange Metallic, Black, Lemans Blue Metallic, Machine Silver Metallic, Monterey Red Metallic, Velocity Yellow Tintcoat, and Victory Red. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 sold well in 2007. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Corvette.