b4i4getit

How did the Z06 name originate ? Did they have a performance version years ago in a six-cylinder configuration ?

jeffgdula

It is just another RPO code like Z28 or Z51. I dont know the specifics but it was a race-specific option (bigger gas-tank etc.) on some C2s around 1963 I beleive. Do a search for Zora Duntov and Z06 and I think you will find some good info.

-vet

'Z06' was an option code introduced for the 1963 model year Corvette coupe and convertible. It was an option package that included metallic brakes with a dual circuit master cylinder and extra brake cooling features. It was only available with the 327 375HP fuel injection motor. As this was a racing package a 36 gallon fuel tank was included in the initial package. The final feature included in the package was the new for 1963 3 ear knock off wheels. However production quality problems saw no 1963 Corvettes delivered with these wheels from the factory. Due to these delays the option package was revised to just the suspension and brakes option package at a reduced price. There was at least one convertible build with the Z06 option in 1963. The 36 gallon gas tank was then offered as a stand alone option. One of the less than 200 'big tank' Corvettes built also had Air Conditioning for an unusual combination of features. The Z06 option code was only to denote special equipment like A01 meant tinted glass or M22 indicated a heavy duty transmission.

Low12s

great info!

GTC

Yes, 1963. And GM brought back the Z06 rpo to denote the high performance fixed roof coupe introduced in '01.

HighwaySpeed

Z06 = On The 6TH Day Of Zardoz, This Model Was Born

Z-07 freak

It’s just a simple G. M. RPO code. A "Z" code usually indicates a special package.
Z-71 “off road” package for Silverados. Z-28s for high end Camaros. Z-26 for Brettas, among other GM models.

Corvettes have had a lot of “Z” codes through the years.
Z-06, ZR-1 and Z-07 have been used twice. Z4Z is used for Indy Pace Car packages. There was even a Corvette ZR-2 in 1971, but it was latter used on S-10/blazers in recent years.

TommyV

You are a "Z" freak. Thanks for the info.

Miaugi

I like Z post!

ufso

...and Zardoz stands for...The wiZARD of OZ...