The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for 2006: Improving on 2005
The Chevrolet Corvette is a 2-door car available at your Chevrolet dealer. The Corvette came in two configurations: Base and Z06. The Z06 configuration is powered by the 7.0-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 27 – 28 highway miles and 17 – 18 city. The Corvette competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.
Standard equipment in the Corvette for 2005 and 2006 includes the 7.0 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 6-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Corvette.
For the 2006 Corvette, the fuel configuration is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 18.00 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Corvette comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.
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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $43,690 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $39,103. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
The 2006 Corvette gets 27 – 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 – 18 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.
The vehicle is available in Arctic White, Black, Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic, Lemans Blue Metallic, Machine Silver Metallic, Monterey Red Metallic, Velocity Yellow Tintcoat, and Victory Red.
The standard warranty period for the Corvette is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 sold well in 2006. 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.