[Z06] what does Z06 stand for?

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Jun 30, 2008 | 12:02 PM

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bvillezo6

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Jun 30, 2008 | 01:39 PM

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BlackZ06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by only59

In 1963 the Z06 option did not include a motor. The motor was a separate line item, the L84.

Not true ....

In 1963 there were 4 motors available .......

Standard (not an "option" so no RPO assigned) 327 CI - 250 HP - 350 Tq
L75 - 327 CI - 300 HP - 360 Tq
L76 - 327 CI - 340 HP - 344 Tq
L84 - 327 CI - 360 HP - 352 Tq

If you ordered RPO Z06 (Special Performance Equipment Group) that would add the following items to your build sheet ....

L84 engine
M20 close ratio four speed
N03 36.5 gal fuel tank
P48 "knock off" wheels (listed on the sheet but none known to have been delivered)
G81 "Positrac" rear axle

Also included as part of the package was "special heavy duty" power brakes (above the J65 option), and heavy duty suspension pieces such as stiffer shocks, beefier springs, and a front anti-roll bar.

The engine was not an "option" ..... the Z06 "package" included L84.

Jun 30, 2008 | 01:41 PM

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BlackZ06

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Originally Posted by Pumba

The second digit in the string is the number ZERO, not the letter O.

Unfortunately, most of us pronounce it Z OH 6. Technically, it should be pronounced Z ZERO 6 or Z6.

Second digit is a ZERO ..... so if you have a Z06 in the UK it is a "Zee Zed Six ......"

Jun 30, 2008 | 03:23 PM

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only59

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Originally Posted by BlackZ06

The Z06 line item by itself did not include a motor. THAT is true. They did indeed add the L84 360HP engine, but that was not part of the Z06 line item, it was a separate line item, and yes , required. Thats what I said....

enjoy the Beer !

Last edited by only59; Jun 30, 2008 at 03:35 PM.

Jun 30, 2008 | 04:45 PM

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hotwheels57

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It's an acronym for zoom...zoom...zoom...zoom...zoom...zoom. ..

Jun 30, 2008 | 06:35 PM

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jochumr

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Originally Posted by hotwheels57

It's an acronym for zoom...zoom...zoom...zoom...zoom...zoom. ..

damn and i thought it was vette code for "see ya sucker"

Jul 2, 2008 | 09:29 AM

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Pumba

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZ06

:agree:

Second digit is a ZERO ..... so if you have a Z06 in the UK it is a "Zee Zed Six ......"

I believe the British subjects would say Zed Zero Six

Jul 2, 2008 | 10:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZ06

Second digit is a ZERO ..... so if you have a Z06 in the UK it is a "Zee Zed Six ......"

Hi Guys -

Round 157 of this discussion lol........

The hangup here is on the verbal technicality.

Technically, it IS a zero digit.

However, in my own personal conversations with Dave Hill - the Chief Engineer of the C5 Corvette and C5 Z06, Dave referred to the car as a "zeee-oh-six".

Techically speaking, you can spell your child's name "Bob" and pronounce the name "Carl".

I think I will refer to the car as the people who designed and built it do, with no disrespect for those who get hung up on language technicalities.

George Carlin made a very good living pointing out these arcane bits of verbal trivia.

best regards-

mqqn