[Z06] differences between c5 and z06
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differences between c5 and z06
hi, sorry for the basic question, im new to the corvette scene....trying to find out which to buy, always been a big fan...just wanna know what im spending another 9 k on....i know the horsepower difference but thats it, any help would be appreciated...thanks every1...... :jester
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Re: differences between c5 and z06 (MitchellDavidson)
the Z is much more of a no-compromise sports car. It has hard edges and an anti-social element. It's for serious drivers versus cruisers. The C5 is a world class sports car, the Z06 is a legitimate super car.
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Re: differences between c5 and z06 (JerryL)
the Z is much more of a no-compromise sports car. It has hard edges and an anti-social element. It's for serious drivers versus cruisers. The C5 is a world class sports car, the Z06 is a legitimate super car.
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Re: differences between c5 and z06 (vegastoy)
ok i appreciate all of the great quotes about the z06, but it still didnt answer my question....what is the difference...ie:exhaust? intake?brake size or calipers? examples please not just glory stories, lol...thanks...joe :seeya
[Modified by vegastoy, 6:26 AM 1/12/2002]
[Modified by vegastoy, 6:26 AM 1/12/2002]
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Re: differences between c5 and z06 (vegastoy)
Vegas-
According to the 2002 Corvette brochure, here are the differences:
Engine:
exclusive cylinder heads, special light weight valve train, camshaft, intake, pcv system, enhanced LS6 engine block. 405 hp, 400 lb. ft. torque., special air filter box and MAF sensor
Driveline:
Special high strength driveshaft, heavy duty clutch, special gearing in the 6-speed man. gearbox, 3:42 anti-spin diff with shot-peened ring gear, special front brake pads, special Z06-only suspension (springs, roll bars, end links, tire alignment), "trans overtemp" warning light, wider wheels w/ wider non-runflat Eagle F1 Supercar tires
Other stuff:
Front air inlet screens, rear brake cooling ducts, specific instrument cluster, standard HUD, titanium exahust sustem with no "pup" cats, special thinner window/windshield glass to reduce wieght.
I think that's about it. Pretty significant differences. Also, the Z06 is a fixed-roof copue only, no targa tops or convertibles.
Here is a link to the Chevy website with a head to head between Z06 and regular C5 specs:
http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/index_features.htm
Mandatory reading on the 2001 LS6 engine:
http://www.idavette.net/hib/ls6/INDEX.HTM
2001 Z06 Road Test:
http://www.idavette.net/hibz06/index.htm
Enhancments in the 2002 Z06 model:
http://www.c5registry.com/2k2z06/index.htm
When you read these, you'll know the Z06. When you test drive one, you'll buy it.
[Modified by Keystone, 1:54 PM 1/12/2002]
According to the 2002 Corvette brochure, here are the differences:
Engine:
exclusive cylinder heads, special light weight valve train, camshaft, intake, pcv system, enhanced LS6 engine block. 405 hp, 400 lb. ft. torque., special air filter box and MAF sensor
Driveline:
Special high strength driveshaft, heavy duty clutch, special gearing in the 6-speed man. gearbox, 3:42 anti-spin diff with shot-peened ring gear, special front brake pads, special Z06-only suspension (springs, roll bars, end links, tire alignment), "trans overtemp" warning light, wider wheels w/ wider non-runflat Eagle F1 Supercar tires
Other stuff:
Front air inlet screens, rear brake cooling ducts, specific instrument cluster, standard HUD, titanium exahust sustem with no "pup" cats, special thinner window/windshield glass to reduce wieght.
I think that's about it. Pretty significant differences. Also, the Z06 is a fixed-roof copue only, no targa tops or convertibles.
Here is a link to the Chevy website with a head to head between Z06 and regular C5 specs:
http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/index_features.htm
Mandatory reading on the 2001 LS6 engine:
http://www.idavette.net/hib/ls6/INDEX.HTM
2001 Z06 Road Test:
http://www.idavette.net/hibz06/index.htm
Enhancments in the 2002 Z06 model:
http://www.c5registry.com/2k2z06/index.htm
When you read these, you'll know the Z06. When you test drive one, you'll buy it.
[Modified by Keystone, 1:54 PM 1/12/2002]
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Re: differences between c5 and z06 (vegastoy)
1st gear on the regular C5 is a 2:66/1 ratio vs. 2:99/1 for the Z06. That gets you going quicker aside from the other differences mentioned above.
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