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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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I obviously know what the Z06 is, but what are the other versions I've heard about (Z16)?
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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Z16 is the Commemorative Edition version of the Z06. Same engine/trans/suspension, but it includes the paintwork/graphics/emblems of the Comm Ed. The unique items that the Z16 has over a "standard Z06" are the polished wheels and the carbon fiber hood.
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Z16 is the Leman's Commemorative Model with a carbon fiber hood and stripes. It's painted Leman's Blue and was available in 2004. Has special badging celebrating Leman's victories.

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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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Regular Production Options (RPOs) are codes used by all G.M. vehicles.

"Z" designates a package.
ie, a few;
Z51 - performance package (C4, C5 and C6)
ZR1 - special performance package (C4 and was also used in C3s)
Z4Z - Indy pace cars
Z16 - `96 Grand Sport, `04 C.E. pckg. for the Z-06
Z07 - adjustible HD suspension pckg. (my favorite)
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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Default Here is a Z16

Just happens to be mine.

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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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For a car thats not yellow, thats a great looking car.
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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Here's mine... Check out www.z16.org for everything you ever wanted to know about the Z16!




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Mines a "Z15" CE Coupe (non-Z06). It's also LeMans Blue (no stripes), with Shale interior, and an LS-1.
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Here are the other versions of the Commemorative cars....



Only the Z16 Z06 had the carbon fiber hood (first production use of CF) and the stripes. It was also the only Z06 to come from the factory with high polished wheels. The CE cars all came in LeMans Blue to commorate the success the C5R had at the 24 hours of Le Mans.

A beautiful color - so much so that it is an optional color on the '05 and '06 C6.

Here's a link to a great article on the Z16...

http://corvetteactioncenter.com/spec...roadtest1.html

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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Here are the other versions of the Commemorative cars....



Only the Z16 Z06 had the carbon fiber hood (first production use of CF) and the stripes. ...
Not true, the Z18 export CE Coupe had the CF hood and strips as well.

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Originally Posted by StephenT
Not true, the Z18 export CE Coupe had the CF hood and strips as well.
Of course you are correct - stupid me. How could I forget about the 150 cars sold in Europe.....

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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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In any configuration, it is still a wonderful car!

Gotta love the color

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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Of course you are correct - stupid me. How could I forget about the 150 cars sold in Europe.....


Actually GM only made 46 out of the proposed 150
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 02:57 PM
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Hello Son. You got some good info here. Even I learned something.
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Originally Posted by TriStar
Mines a "Z15" CE Coupe (non-Z06). It's also LeMans Blue (no stripes), with Shale interior, and an LS-1.
Mine too but I added the stripes

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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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Z16 and Z18 VINs are listed here:

http://www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com/Z16-Z18.htm

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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JR Germany
Z16 and Z18 VINs are listed here:

http://www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com/Z16-Z18.htm

Regards JR
Handy link!
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by JR Germany
Z16 and Z18 VINs are listed here:

http://www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com/Z16-Z18.htm

Regards JR
Hello JR, nice to see you on 'this side of the pond'!

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