C6 Corvette Z06 - The Ultimate Performance Topic

[nthfinity]

2006-->? Chevrolet Corvette Z06
http://serv2.imagehigh.com/files/ih000001/12444_2271765g2oy.jpg (http://www.imagehigh.com)
Horsepower
505 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
470 ft-lbs @ 4800 rpm
http://Serv1.imagehigh.com/files/ih000001/27322_c5z06vsC6z06_DynoChart.jpg (http://www.imagehigh.com)
Engine Tech
7.008 Liter OHV (pushrod) V8 2 valves/cylinder
Aluminum Block/Heads
suspension tech
Front ; Rear: Control Arms, Transverse leaf spring anti roll bar; leaf spring, anti roll bar, control arms, transverse

Transmission Tech
Six speed manuel
1st; 1................2.66/9.10/(7000) 61 mph
2nd; 1................1.78/6.09/(7000) 91 mph
3rd; 1................1.30/4.45/(7000) 125 mph
4th; 1.................1.00/3.42/(7000) 162 mph
5th; 1.................0.74/2.53/est (6300) 198 mph
6th; 1.................0.50/1.71/na* -> (7000)315***
Final Drive ratio...3.42:1
Engine rpm @ 60mph in top gear: 1300rpm

Gross Vehicle Weight
3132 lbs(autotrader), 3151 lbs (MT)
Tires
runflats
Front 275/35ZR18 87Y
Rear 325/30ZR19 94Y

Top Speed
198?mph in 5th gear @6300 rpm

Accelleartion
0-60
4.0 seconds, 3.9 seconds
0-100
8.2 seconds, 8.8 seconds
1/4 Mile
12.0 @124 mph, 12.2 @120.7 mph

Braking (in ft.)
60-0
110 ft. , 109 ft.
70-0
80-0
197 ft.
100-0
308 ft.

Handling

Skidpad
.95 g avg. , .99 G avg.
Emergency Lane Change MPH
600 ft. Slolam
70.8 mph
700 ft. Slolam
69.6 mph
figure 8
MT Figure Eight: 24.9 @ 0.79g avg

lap times (at whatever tracks available and found to be listed alfabetically)

Leguna Seca
1:47.3 seconds
Nurburgring
7:42.9
Top Gear Track
1:22.4
Bedford
1:24.45
Hockenheim[b]
1:11.5

This topic, and the others like it will be updated with the stats posted by other members, and myself. If there are other technical aspects that i might be missing, feel free to post them. However, [b]while posting, quote your source of the data to keep us all honest... and use a scan if it is not online.

I will edit all the data into the first post to make it all as easy to find when referencing the info in the future.

I hope everybody finds these topis useful, and informative!

[666fast]

From Motortrend Magazine

Powertrain/Chassis

Drivetain layout: Front Engine, RWD
Engine Type: 90 degree V8, aluminum black/heads
ValveTrain: OHV, 2 vlaves/cylinder
Displacement: 427.6 cu in/7008cc
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Power (SAE NET): 505hp @ 6300rpm*
Torque (SAE NET): 470 lb-ft @ 4800rpm*
Redline: 7000rpm
Weight to Power: 6.2lb/hp
Transmission: 6 Speed manual
Axle/Final Drive Ratios: 3.42:1 / 1.71:1
Suspension, Front ; Rear: Control Arms, Transverse leaf spring anti roll bar; leaf spring, anti roll bar, control arms, transverse
Steering Ratio: 16.1:1
Turns Lock to Lock: 2.9
Brakes, F/R: 14.0 Vented, drilled discs / 13.4 vented, drilled discs, ABS
Wheels, F/R: 18 x 8.5in / 19 x 12.0in, cast aluminum
Tires: 275/35ZR18 87Y / 325/30ZR19 94Y, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMT

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 105.7 in
Track F/R: 63.5/ 62.1 in
Length x Width x Height: 176.5 x 75.9 x 49.0 in
Turning Circle: 39.0 ft
Curb Wieght: 3151lb
Weight Distribution, F/R: 51/49 %
Seating Capacity: 2
Headroom: 37.9 in
Legroom: 43.0 in
Shoulder Room: 55.0 in
Cargo Volume: 22.4 cu ft

Test Data

Acceleration to MPH

0-30: 1.7 sec
0-40: 2.0
0-50: 3.0
0-60: 4.0
0-70: 4.9
0-80: 5.8
0-90: 7.0
0-100: 8.2
Passing, 45-65mph: 1.7 sec
Quarter Mile: 12.0sec@ 124mph
Braking, 60-0 MPH: 110ft
Braking, 100-0 MPH: 308ft
600FT Slalom: 70.8 avg
Lateral Acceleration: 0.95g avg
MT Figure Eight: 24.9 @ 0.79g avg
2.2-MI Road Course Lap: 107.3 sec @ 75.1mph avg
Top Gear Revs @ 60 MPH: 1350rpm

Consumer Info

Base Price: $65,950
Price as Tested: $70,185
Stability/ Traction Control: Yes/yes
Airbags: Dual Front
Basic Warranty: 3yrs/36,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty: 3yrs/36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance: 3yrs/36,000 miles
Fuel Capacity: 18.0 gal
EPA City/HWY Econ: 16/26 mpg
MT Fuel Economy: 20.3mpg
Recommended Fuel: Premium Unleaded

*SAE certified

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[nthfinity]

^^^^^^^
:clap: 0X :D

do you know what road course was used?

[sentra_dude]

According to evo, 6th Gear is good for 315mph! :lol: :D :P

Awesome idea for topics Nth!!!

Validation: http://www.jabbasworld.net/photopost/data/503/evo89z06grouptest15.jpg (First column, 3rd paragraph down)

edit, found some more crap:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/download/0512_rivals_data_panel.pdf

Road & Track has a very in-depth test, and this one also included the SRT-10 Coupe, so whenever that topic comes around we can use the data panel over there too...

Gear/Ratio/Overall/(RPM) MPH

1st; 1...2.66/9.10/(7000)61
2nd; 1...1.78/6.09/(7000)91
3rd; 1...1.30/4.45/(7000)125
4th; 1...1.00/3.42/(7000)162
5th; 1...0.74/2.53/est (6300) 198
6th; 1...0.50/1.71/na* -> (7000)315***
Final Drive ratio...3.42:1
Engine rpm @ 60mph in top gear: 1300rpm

*=top speed reached in 5th Gear
***=evo's claim

http://i1.tinypic.com/x5xysi.jpg

[666fast]

^^^^^^^
:clap: 0X :D

do you know what road course was used?

My bad, fogot to add that in. It was the one and only Leguna Seca.

The R&T article Sentra dude is talking about, I have it. I'll scan it in and post it tomorrow.

[nthfinity]

http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=39390
TG test track:
1:22.4 :-D

[paradizzy]

I was looking for LS7 power curve from internet but could not find it. Maybe I was looking it wrong way. But can anyone post it here please. I'm sure someone have seen it.

[nthfinity]

http://Serv1.imagehigh.com/files/ih000001/27322_c5z06vsC6z06_DynoChart.jpg (http://www.imagehigh.com)

;)

comparing the LS7 vs. LS6

[paradizzy]

thanks alot :)
this one is quite good

[Viper5703]

I know a lot of this has already been covered, but some of it is new to this forum. Source is http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2006/LS7.shtml

LS7 Engine Details:
4.125" Bore
4" Stroke
Forged Steel Crankshaft
6 bolt forged steel main caps
Titanium Connecting Rods (480 Gr each)
Cast Aluminum Flat top pistons
56mm dia Titanium Intake valves
41mm dia sodium-filled Exhaust valves
8 qt Dry Sump Oil system
.591" lift camshaft
90mm throttle body

[nthfinity]

http://www.jabbasworld.net/photopost/data/503/evo91fastclub22.jpg
Bedford 1:24.45

[DesertWombat]

I scan this out of EVO. They weighed the Z06 with all fluids and a full tank of fuel and got 1443kg. They also calculated the power to weight ratio according to the measured weight.

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/3097/evo91z060qq.jpg

[nickthaskater]

Some more 0-60mph performance times -

Motor Trend - 3.5 seconds
"We bolted our own test equipment to a car at GM's Milford Proving Ground and found it had grunt enough to hurl this 3147-pound coupe to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds"
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0510_2006_chevrolet_corvette_z06/index.html

Car and Driver - 3.6 seconds (October 2005)
"A few days after our trip, we took a Z06 to GM's Milford proving ground and tested it. It ripped to 60 mph in only 3.6 seconds, hit 100 in 7.9, and 150 in 17.5."
http://www.caranddriver.com/roadtests/9991/chevrolet-corvette-z06-page2.html

Car and Driver - 3.4 seconds (December 2005)
"We're still buzzing over the Z06's ferocious 3.4-second burst to 60 mph. That's two-tenths quicker than the Z06 we tested in October."
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/11103/2006-chevrolet-corvette-z06.html

*The Car and Driver bit from October also has 0-100mph and 0-150mph times

[yg60m]

There will be a complete french test of the Z06 in 10 days by a very serious belgium-french magazine, can't wait for the results :wink:

[bmagni]

From C&D Sept 2006

0-60 mph: 3.5s
0-100 mph: 8.3s
0-150 mph: 17.7
5-60 mph: 4.0

braking 70-0: 146 feet

1.6 mile course: 1:15.85

300 ft skidpad: 1.01 g

[gangajas]

The Chevrolet is clearly faster than the Dodge:

http://i10.tinypic.com/3095u2b.jpg

http://i10.tinypic.com/2r6p1c8.jpg

Z06 (left) SRT-10 (right)

http://i9.tinypic.com/30d9obc.jpg
http://i10.tinypic.com/29lk9xt.jpg

http://i10.tinypic.com/436iq2s.jpg

[5.7 V10]

I've already seen the test, if you or anyone else would like the full article i'll happily post it. :D

Anyways, the Z06 is a rocket and it's Hockenheim time is amazing. Cars in that 1:11 -- sector include:

996 GT3RS: 1:11.8
Zonda S: 1:11.8
997 GT3: 1:11.7
996 GT2 MK2: 1:11.6

It's extremely close to the Pagani Zonda F too: 1:10.8

[jorge]

I've already seen the test, if you or anyone else would like the full article i'll happily post it. :D



Please :)

Edit:
topic split, with full scans moving to the scans section

:arrow: http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=43550

[Just_me]

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7-litres V8 engine
bore x stroke: 104.8 x 101.6 mms
compression: 11.0 : 1
512 PS at 6,300 rpm
72.2 PS/litre
637 NM at 4,800 rpm

0-100 km/h: 4.5 secs.
0-160 km/h: 8.9 secs.
0-200 km/h: 13.6 secs.

Vmax: 320 km/h

kerb weight: 1440 kg
power-to-weight: 355.55 PS/ton

100-0 km/h: 35.1/34.4 m with cold/warm brakes
200-0 km/h: 140.2 m

av. fuel consumption in test: 17.4 l/100 km

18 m slalom: 68.2 km/h
36 m slalom: 134 km/h
110 m evasion test: 142 km/h

wet handling: 1:32.7 mins.

Nurburgring: 7:49 mins.
Hockenheimring: 1:11.7 mins.



Quote:

"The Corvette Z06 is both, a cruiser and a racer"

"nearly perfect, powerful engine, the chassis and supsension stand the charges of a challenging track like the Nurburgring easily, exact gear shifts and an easy clutch, slight oversteeer leads to best lap time"

"even thogh the clutch feelsa abit weak it stands the power of the 8-cylinder engine"

[dali]

Very nice performance, even if the test car didn't reach the acceleration numbers of previous tests. Probably the best value for money these days!

[gangajas]

The Audi R8 is only 1 second slower at Hockenheim and the Gallardo Superleggera beats it with ease. Good numbers anyway.

[Just_me]

The Audi R8 is only 1 second slower at Hockenheim and

on hockenheim 1 second is more than 1 second if you know what I mean.

[dutchmasterflex]

1 full second is big.

Not surprised, and it's about time America regains the respect that has been due for quite a while ;)

Thanks Just Me

[inso]

Thanks, nice article.

Do you possible have access to the rest of the article :oops:

[yg60m]

Thanks mate :D I love this beast :P

[nthfinity]

1 full second is big.

Not surprised, and it's about time America regains the respect that has been due for quite a while ;)

Thanks Just Me

on a tight track like Hockenheim, 1 second is HUGE, meaning the car made up in the turns as well :)

Also, i'm wondering where the lap times of the Gallardo Superlagerra are since gangajas is mentioning it...

[gangajas]

1 full second is big.

Not surprised, and it's about time America regains the respect that has been due for quite a while ;)

Thanks Just Me


Also, i'm wondering where the lap times of the Gallardo Superlagerra are since gangajas is mentioning it...

Here it is:

http://i15.tinypic.com/66yayoy.jpg

[paradizzy]

Do you have also the other two pages with engine performance graph and the test results for he Z06?