Performance Review: Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chevrolet Corvette Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.This particular Chevrolet Corvette has a 7011cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Corvette shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Corvette's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1420 kgs (3130 lbs) this makes the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in the same weight category as the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Chevrolet Corvette shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 7011cc 16V V8 engine produces 505 bhp (376 kW) @ 6300 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 470 lb-ft (637.2 Nm) @ 4800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Chevrolet Corvette you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2011 Lexus LFA Nurburgring (380.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chevrolet Corvette.

The Chevrolet Corvette has a Power to weight ratio of 355.6 bhp per ton and 330.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 Corvette competing with the 2011 Lexus LFA Nurburgring (380.4 bhp per ton) or the 2016 Ferrari GTC4Lusso 6.3L V12 (379.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Chevrolet Corvette generating around 330.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2003 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren (355.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2002 Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12 (355.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.8 secs, this made the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 as fast as the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 (3.70 secs) the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (3.70 secs) the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 992 (3.70 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 992 (3.70 secs). This Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is also faster than the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (3.80 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (3.80 secs) the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (3.80 secs) the and the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Corvette and the 1998 Maserati 3200 GT FH 3.2 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Chevrolet Corvette on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.54 secs @ 118.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 Maserati 3200 GT FH 3.2 Turbo (11.50 secs), the 2009 Mercedes S Class 63 L AMG (11.50 secs), and the 2000 Subaru Impreza P1 - Classic (11.52 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has a maximum speed of 198mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 Corvette equals the 2017 Bentley Continental Supersports 6.0 W12 Bi Turbo (209 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 then how about the 2017 Bentley Continental Supersports 6.0 W12 Bi Turbo (209 mph), the 2006 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren 722 Edition (209 mph), or the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 mph).

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