Whats the difference between a C5 and a ZO6 vette?
11-02-2004, 09:26 PM
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Whats the difference between a C5 and a ZO6 vette?
I am new here.
I will be shopping for a Vette this winter and would like to know what the diff. between C5's and ZO6's are. Any suspension, horsepower, looks???
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P.S
Is the height of the factory suspension adjustable? I have been reading other peoples posts and I dont hear anybody talking about lowering springs, just tighting bolts to lower ride height.
I will be shopping for a Vette this winter and would like to know what the diff. between C5's and ZO6's are. Any suspension, horsepower, looks???
Thanks
P.S
Is the height of the factory suspension adjustable? I have been reading other peoples posts and I dont hear anybody talking about lowering springs, just tighting bolts to lower ride height.
11-02-2004, 09:53 PM
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Welcome to the forum! :party
The Z06 is a stripped down "race" version of the C5.
The power seat does not have all the adjustments along with the above listed differences.
The Z also has rear brake cooling ducts.
In the engine: the compression ratio is higher in the Z and has different fuel rails.
That's all I can think of without repeating the others.
Oh yeah ... the coupe (C5) is offered in more colors than the Z.
The Z06 is a stripped down "race" version of the C5.
The power seat does not have all the adjustments along with the above listed differences.
The Z also has rear brake cooling ducts.
In the engine: the compression ratio is higher in the Z and has different fuel rails.
That's all I can think of without repeating the others.
Oh yeah ... the coupe (C5) is offered in more colors than the Z.
11-02-2004, 09:56 PM
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Better shocks and sway bars on Z06. Different differential and transmission in the Z06. More HP in the Z06 (up to 60 depending on the year), non-runflat tires on the Z06 with no pressure sensors, only 6-speed available in the Z06, fixed roof (no targa) on the Z06, Titanium exhaust on the Z06. Probably more differences, just can't think of them right now.
11-02-2004, 10:34 PM
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Welcome to the Forum! 
For your reading enjoyment:
The 2001 Z06
The New 2002 Z06
2001 Press Release – More Performance
2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE - Official Press Release - June 20, 2001
....and lots more info here:
Corvette Model Center
Hope this helps and good luck finding the right new ride!
For your reading enjoyment:
The 2001 Z06
The New 2002 Z06
2001 Press Release – More Performance
2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE - Official Press Release - June 20, 2001
....and lots more info here:
Corvette Model Center
Hope this helps and good luck finding the right new ride!
11-02-2004, 10:35 PM
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11-03-2004, 07:43 AM
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In addition to the technical information provided,
The "Z06" is a model designation within the Corvette lineup, alongside the "Coupe" and "Convertible". It replaced (built on) the "Hardtop" model. They're all C5s.
If the C6 ends up using the Z06 name, I think more people will begin correctly referring to the C5 Z06 as just that, the C5 Z06.
Originally Posted by Fuelie driver
The Z06 is a C5!!! But not all C5s are Z06s!!!! 
The "Z06" is a model designation within the Corvette lineup, alongside the "Coupe" and "Convertible". It replaced (built on) the "Hardtop" model. They're all C5s. If the C6 ends up using the Z06 name, I think more people will begin correctly referring to the C5 Z06 as just that, the C5 Z06.
