Oshawa, Ontario - GM Canada has announced that the 2006 Corvette Z06, the fastest Corvette ever, will arrive in dealerships this Fall with an MSRP starting at $89,900.
The Z06 will achieve 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds in first gear, and comes with a standard manual six-speed transmission. It carries a 7.0-litre (427 cid) V8 engine that makes 505 hp at 6300 rpm, and 470 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm, with a 7000 rpm redline.
Other features include an aluminum body structure with one-piece hydroformed perimeter rail frame and magnesium engine cradle; carbon-fibre composite front fenders, front wheelhouses and floors; dry-sump lubrication system; and engine, transmission and differential oil coolers and steering cooler.