Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

[Z06] Bowling Green visit

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 10:46 PM
  #1  
laughac's Avatar
laughac
Thread Starter
Advanced
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 60
Likes: 3
From: Stephens City VA
Default Bowling Green visit

Got to be the first person to start a newly built Z06 with zero miles during a tour of the Bowling Green plant! They let me step onto the assembly line at the final inspection area, sit in the car, and press the start button.

After watching the assembly of standard C6's, Z51's, and Z06's I am thoroughly impressed with our American supercar. The aluminum frame, it's dry-sump 427 LS7 engine, massive 14" brake rotors, carbon fiber front ent, and 3" exhaust make it a truly purpose-built performance car.

The performance of the new Z06 makes me proud to be an American and at least a C4 owner.

Can someone direct me to a web site that lists the performance specs of the C5 Z06 so I can at least set my sights on that next?
Reply
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 12:50 AM
  #2  
Z06-Nomad's Avatar
Z06-Nomad
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,077
Likes: 1
From: Greenville SC
Default

Originally Posted by laughac
Got to be the first person to start a newly built Z06 with zero miles during a tour of the Bowling Green plant! They let me step onto the assembly line at the final inspection area, sit in the car, and press the start button.

After watching the assembly of standard C6's, Z51's, and Z06's I am thoroughly impressed with our American supercar. The aluminum frame, it's dry-sump 427 LS7 engine, massive 14" brake rotors, carbon fiber front ent, and 3" exhaust make it a truly purpose-built performance car.

The performance of the new Z06 makes me proud to be an American and at least a C4 owner.

Can someone direct me to a web site that lists the performance specs of the C5 Z06 so I can at least set my sights on that next?
Yep, Bowling Green factory tour is always fun. Been there 3 times and never get tired of it.

Read the FAQs for specs etc.

MD

Last edited by Z06-Nomad; Dec 14, 2006 at 12:53 AM.
Reply
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 05:59 PM
  #3  
lastlancer's Avatar
lastlancer
Instructor
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 191
Likes: 0
From: Abilene TX
Default

Ive toured the plant.....the def. have their sh*t together
Reply
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 07:20 PM
  #4  
USA1 427's Avatar
USA1 427
Safety Car
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,979
Likes: 743
From: PA
Default

Did they give you the "birth certificate"? Very cool.
Reply
Old Dec 16, 2006 | 08:37 AM
  #5  
go4brokeZ06's Avatar
go4brokeZ06
Intermediate
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
Default

I toured it in 1996, very cool. I would enjoy it more now that I have one of the best. Congrats on starting the c6!
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2006 | 11:54 PM
  #6  
laughac's Avatar
laughac
Thread Starter
Advanced
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 60
Likes: 3
From: Stephens City VA
Default

Yes, they gave me a "Birth Certificate" for that Z06. Gotta get one someday. For now I'll enjoy my C4 and dream of adding tweaks to make it perform almost as well.
Reply
Old Dec 18, 2006 | 08:32 AM
  #7  
JimmyZ06's Avatar
JimmyZ06
Racer
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 419
Likes: 0
Default

Maybe next year we will go
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Bowling Green visit





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:34 PM.

story-0
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-1
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE
story-3
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

Slideshow: 5 most and least popular Corvette model years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 13:25:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette buyer's guide

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-17 16:41:08


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)

Slideshow: 10 things C8 Corvette owners hate, but won't tell you.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-01 18:36:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!

Slideshow: Should you add one of these incredible Corvettes to your garage?

By Brett Foote | 2026-04-01 18:14:05


VIEW MORE
story-7
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)

Slideshow: Every Corvette Grand Sport explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-26 07:13:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!

Slideshow: Breaking down the 2027 Grand Sport, Grand Sport X, Stingray, and LS6 V8.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-03-26 13:48:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!

Slideshow: 5 reasons bad drivers crash sports cars & 5 ways to avoid a costly shame!

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-25 16:32:55


VIEW MORE