Corvette Z06 On Sale in Australia

csv8 · 03-05-2006, 07:21 PM

The new Corvette Z06 is the best high-performance sports car value in the world, period. Chevrolet engineers and designers took lessons learned from their ultra-successful C5-R Corvette Racing program and applied them directly to the new ZO6, and the results are spectacular. With 500HP in an approximately 3130-pound (1419.7 kg) package, the ZO6 delivers 0-60 performance of less than 4 seconds, will cover the quarter-mile in the 11's, and deliver a top speed in excess of 190 mph. It is the fastest, most powerful car ever offered by Chevrolet and GM.

The new Z06 was developed in conjunction with the all-new Corvette C6-R ALMS racer, and the engineers ended up with a totally unique vehicle that has its own powertrain, body structure and chassis system, which are distinct from other Corvette models.

Most impressive is the new "LS7" 7.0-liter/427-cubic-inch Gen IV V-8 with lightweight reciprocating components that was directly lifted from the all-conquering C5-R. This small-block 427, which will be hand built at GM Powertrain's new Performance Build Center in Wixom, MI, delivers 500 horsepower at 6200 rpm, 475 lb.-ft. of torque at 4800 rpm, has an 11.0:1 compression ratio and a 7000 rpm redline, and features titanium connecting rods and intake valves, and a dry-sump engine lubrication system.
The 'vette will cost $230k. www.corvettequeensland.com.au full details

BlueRaven · 03-05-2006, 07:29 PM

yeah, but the American Ford GT is better

XRQTOR · 03-05-2006, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueRaven

yeah, but the American Ford GT is better

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Ultimatefighter · 29-09-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueRaven

yeah, but the American Ford GT is better

I ain't seen any ford or dodge that can beat my Vette!! not even those over
rated Euro's..

**Falcon Coupe** · 29-09-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultimatefighter

I ain't seen any ford or dodge that can beat my Vette!! not even those over
rated Euro's..

You dug up a year old thread for that fine 1st post.

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XRQTOR · 29-09-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultimatefighter

I ain't seen any ford or dodge that can beat my Vette!! not even those over
rated Euro's..

Assuming you own a C6 Zo6 it's a nice car but still not worthy of the Ford GT.

Bent8 · 29-09-2007, 10:43 PM

The Z06 is essentially a track car, which means it's gonna give you a sore backside on the average road (especially on our roads).

Then there's the price, for $230K you can get a new FPV GT, supercharge it, stick some Koni's on it, tint, CAI, tune etc etc and have change to build your own private race track to drive it on...and then at the end of the day, drive home in complete comfort.

Can't do that with the Vette let alone carry 5 adults or tow a luxury boat plus to top it all off, it's not even a FORD!!!

XRQTOR · 29-09-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bent8

The Z06 is essentially a track car, which means it's gonna give you a sore backside on the average road (especially on our roads).

Then there's the price, for $230K you can get a new FPV GT, supercharge it, stick some Koni's on it, tint, CAI, tune etc etc and have change to build your own private race track to drive it on...and then at the end of the day, drive home in complete comfort.

Can't do that with the Vette let alone carry 5 adults or tow a luxury boat plus to top it all off, it's not even a FORD!!!

Why compare it against an aussie falcon period, i mean they were both built for difference purposes. The Zo6 is a raw sports car while the GT is a family/company car platform. As for the price there not $23oK because thats what they cost from the factory its $23ok cause theres at most 2-3 shops who are raw's accredited that can convert & compliance them hence they charge what ever they feel like, i saw a Shelby GT5oo advertised in perth today for $22o,ooo. New their $45,ooomsrp but go between 5o-6ok with dealer markup's.

chevypower · 03-05-2006, 07:30 PM

What a stupid price for a Vette

WINDSR · 03-05-2006, 07:31 PM

Who would buy one if they had the money? NOT ME!

MrSparkle · 03-05-2006, 07:32 PM

Check where the shifter is! (Right click - Open the link in a new window, its a big pic)
http://www.corvette.com.au//_images/interior%20rhd.JPG

Sensational engine and performance, but look at that interior! Hideous!

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Martyvan · 03-05-2006, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSparkle

Check where the shifter is!
Sensational engine and performance, but look at that interior! Hideous!

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Is that inspector Gadget's version of the vette?

blutura · 03-05-2006, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSparkle

Check where the shifter is! (Right click - Open the link in a new window, its a big pic)
http://www.corvette.com.au//_images/interior%20rhd.JPG

Sensational engine and performance, but look at that interior! Hideous!

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lol, you'd have to always drive with a friend in the passenger seat.

''ok, i'm clutching now, so, can you shift to second for me?, thanks"

parawolf · 03-05-2006, 07:38 PM

Oh lawd, the shifter location... And the entire interior - eww the Ford GT is just class class class by comparison.

charles_wif_xf · 03-05-2006, 07:47 PM

Right on parawolf. I have seen better finished and better looking interiors in Daewoo POS boxes. What sort of money are they landed, converted and complianced here in Oz?

347Stroker · 03-05-2006, 07:48 PM

Looks like a tarted up mix of VP and VT Commodore dashes....and FFS, whats the deal with the shifter, too lazy to engineer moving it.

galaxy xr8 · 03-05-2006, 07:51 PM

I have a soft spot for the Vette's, if I had the money I would try one, it would be parked right next to the Ford GT, he,he.

XRQTOR · 03-05-2006, 08:22 PM

There's 2 twin turbo ford GT's in the states, one is making over 1ooorwhp on an unopened engine.

YuGoStaR · 03-05-2006, 08:26 PM

That shifter is an embarrassment. They should be ashamed.

**TUF_302** · 03-05-2006, 08:46 PM

OMFG!!! 230grand

: , they can stick that up there freckale, id rather buy a house and a typhoon with 230g!!!

freaky · 03-05-2006, 08:46 PM

is it just me, or does that interior look cheap n nasty

Bossxr8 · 03-05-2006, 09:24 PM

You'd need a left arm about a meter longer than the right just to change gears. Thats shocking, at least FTE moved the shifter further over in the Oz spec Mustang Cobra's, but I guess thats the difference between a factory conversion and a backyard job.

Falcon Freak · 03-05-2006, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by freaky

is it just me, or does that interior look cheap n nasty

It's not you.

FF

FPV8U · 03-05-2006, 09:20 PM

C6 Zo6 is a bloody nice car, but if i had the money for that i would proably have enough for a GT and i would prefer one of them, still a nice car though!

Olympus · 03-05-2006, 10:14 PM

$230K? Tell 'em there dreaming. And that interior is revolting.

EFFalcon · 03-05-2006, 10:19 PM

knock over drinks while changing gears

Danny · 03-05-2006, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by EFFalcon

knock over drinks while changing gears

Just like driving a Manual EF hey?

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Seriously, I looked at that Interior and I just can't stop thinking "Oh my god!" I think almost every car maker on the market strives to have an interesting psuedo euro interior these days, even on the cheapest of the cheap cars.

Yet heres a car worth on the nearside of 300 grand and thats what you get!
A big silver plactic cover over generic stereo and HVAC controls and vents is NOT what you'd expect in a car that price, It looks like on old proton (GM, haha) Daewoo interior! You can get a ferrari for that, or sit in a recent model AMG merc for that!! I cant beleive that they have done that with the interior! And Dont get me started on the Mitsu 380 Tiller with the vette logo stuck on it......

**Falcon Coupe** · 03-05-2006, 10:24 PM

230k is way too much for that interior, Ford GT all the way, save $ too.

MeestaNob! · 03-05-2006, 10:43 PM

How much? No sir!

Edit: Just saw the interior. Wowee, I cant image a WORSE place to spend my time driving for $230K. Perhaps the designers think you'll be too busy concentrating on the world wizzing past at 200+kph to care how appalling it really is.

blutura · 03-05-2006, 10:47 PM

the funny thing is, the interior in my '88 MR2 is nicer than that, and I could make it go much faster, stop heaps harder and handle far better than that for a LOT less than $230K!