2006 Chevrolet Corvette Overview

Introduction

The Chevrolet Corvette is the best high-performance value in America. It delivers supercar performance for the price of a midsize luxury sedan.

The Corvette is available as a coupe or convertible. The Corvette coupe and Convertible are powered by a 6.0-liter V8 generating an impressive 400 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission is standard. An optional six-speed Paddle Shift automatic can be shifted manually with levers on the steering column. The Z06 has a 7.0-liter V8 producing 505 horsepower, with racecar features such as dry-sump lubrication and coolers for the power steering pump, gearbox and rear differential. Beyond the engine, the Z06 includes hydro-formed aluminum frame rails; its hardtop is fixed in place; its brakes are upgraded; its tires are huge and it's offered only with the six-speed manual transmission.

For 2006, the Chevrolet Corvette gets a new model: the ultra-high performance Z06 model. An optional paddle shift transmission is also available.

The Chevrolet Corvette is the best high-performance value in America. The Corvette delivers supercar performance for the price of a midsize luxury sedan.

The Corvette comes in a coupe hatchback or a convertible. Instead of conventional door handles the Corvette features Keyless Access by using the key fob. The Corvette is powered by a 400 hp 6.0-liter LS2 V-8 engine controlled by a six-speed manual gearbox or a paddle-shifted six-speed automatic. The automatic transmission has two electronically controlled automatic modes, Drive and Sport, depending on your driving mood. There is also a high performance model of the Corvette called the Z06. It upgrades the chassis, adds more aggressive styling, and uses a LS7 505 horsepower V-8 to provide peak sports car performance.

For 2007, the Chevrolet Corvette receives an enhanced stereo, small changes in optional packages, and a larger glove compartment.

The Corvette is a two-seat sports car available as a targa-roof coupe, convertible, or high-performance Z06 hardtop coupe. The coupe and convertible come with a 430 hp LS3 6.2-liter V-8 engine and six-speed manual transmission. An optional dual-mode exhaust increases the horsepower to 436 hp. A six-speed automatic with steering wheel paddle shifters is available. The Z06 comes with a 505 hp LS7 7.0-liter V8 engine, sport handling suspension, and bigger wheels and tires. The Z06 is only available with a six-speed manual transmission.

For 2008, the Chevrolet Corvette gets interior improvements, engine upgrades, and new split-spoke aluminum wheels.

The Corvette is a two-seat sports car available as a targa-roof coupe, convertible, or the high-performance Z06 and new ZR1 hardtop coupes. The coupe and convertible come with a 430-hp LS3 6.2-liter V8 engine and six-speed manual transmission. An optional dual-mode exhaust increases the horsepower to 436-hp. A six-speed automatic with steering wheel paddle shifters is available. The Z06 comes with a 505-hp LS7 7.0-liter V8 engine, a six-speed manual transmission, sport handling suspension, and bigger wheels and tires. The amazing new ZR1 comes with a supercharged 638-hp LS9 6.2-liter V8, a six-speed manual transmission, Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension, special carbon fiber components and Brembo ceramic brakes.

For 2009, the Chevrolet Corvette is a carryover except for the all-new ZR1 model.

The Chevrolet Corvette is the best high-performance value in America. The Corvette delivers supercar performance for the price of a midsize luxury sedan. New for 2010 is the Z16 Grand Sport Coupe and Convertible trims.

The Corvette is a two-seat sports car available as a targa-roof coupe, convertible, or the high-performance Z06 and new ZR1 hardtop coupes. The coupe and convertible come with a 430-hp LS3 6.2-liter V8 engine and six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic with steering wheel paddle shifters is available. An optional dual-mode exhaust increases horsepower to 436-hp. The new Grand Sport trim adds a performance package to the coupe and convertible with a sportier suspension, wider wheels, tires, and fenders, and high performance brakes. The Z06 comes with a 505-hp LS7 7.0-liter V8 engine, a six-speed manual transmission, sport handling suspension, and bigger wheels and tires. The amazing ZR1 comes with a supercharged 638-hp LS9 6.2-liter V8, a six-speed manual transmission, Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension, special carbon fiber components and Brembo ceramic brakes. All manual transmissions now include launch control.

For 2010, the Chevrolet Corvette adds the new Grand Sport trims to the coupe and convertible. The Z06 and ZR1 carry over from 2009.