mgrenwic

I'm not to well versed in Vette's yet and was curious what are the obvious differences b/w the two cars?

Both have aluminum frames now?
I understand the z06 body is slightly wider and I am familiar with both engines but I was curious what are the diff. in the details are?

musclecar6

There's not much difference. As you know, the big difference is the built supercharged engine. The Z06 is a wide body, with bigger wheels and tires to handle the significantly more powerful engine, IE. putting power to the ground and screaming around corners with a bigger foot print etc. Some content that is optional on the Z51 is included in all Z06's as standard equipment ( red calipers, mag ride,). The A8 tranny in the Z06 is beefed up to handle the extra HP/TQ. Bottom line is, the Z06 is a supercharged version of the Stingray Z51 built properly from the gound up. Is it worth the 20 grand more ? If one is just a cruiser, waxer, super thrifty type, etc, probably the Z51 is all one needs. On the other hand, if one wants a ride that will catapault you into the middle of next week just by tickling the throttle beyond normal Caddy cruising, then the Z06 will do that. To me, if you are a vette junkie and the budget will allow, don't even think about that low powered Z51. Go big !!!!!

punky

Z06 is an entirely different model of Corvette which is wildly different than the Sting Ray equipped with the Z51 package. Unfortunately there are some Corvette owners who attempt to convince themselves that they have purchased a different "model" of Corvette when they check the Z51 option box. It becomes downright comical when "Z51" owners attempt to blur the lines between their perceived model and that of the profoundly upgraded Z06 which is in fact the only other "model" of Corvette at this time in the C7 generation.

fusiongt

In other word
Z06=Z51x2

alienranch

rcooper

The Z06 is track oriented car with larger cooling area for brakes, e-dif and different areo packages, stages 1, 2, 3 which will give it better down force. About 200 more horses and 200 more pounds foot of torque. Although both cars come in targa and convertable form, the Z06 comes in a fixed roof coupe as standard. It is based on the same platform as the Stingray Z51 package and has many of the same features. The Z51 is a track capable car which is still a street car, the Z06, while many say it is a street car, if one adds the Z07 option package it becomes more of a track car, softer tires, carbon brakes and very aggressive areo package. This version of the Z06 is more designed for the track.
There is also a slight difference in the interior as it is driver centric in focus. Also note that the base price is about $79,000.00 and the options will quickly get it to $90,000 in a hurry.
But more importantly is this, it is still Corvette. There are differences in visual and in price but they still look very similar. Unlike F cars, where there is a huge difference between models.
And many will say that it is a separate model, but I believe that it is a factory modded version of the Stingray. Same car, just on steroids.

punky

Tell the guy that just coughed up 100 large for a new Z06 that his car is "slightly" upgraded from a Sting Ray and observe the response. 650HP is "slightly" different than 460HP. The scores of other upgrades make the Z06 only "slightly" better than a Sting Ray. Please put down the crack pipe.

davidtcpa

VINDIC8R

Z06 is a Z51 on steroids

mkr1966

blipit_

Just about everything. Standard brakes on Z06 are not the same as Z51, as someone said above.

musclecar6

My bad in saying there wasn't much difference between the Z51 and Z06 except mainly the much bigger engine. Forgot the measuring contest is always in play.

mgrenwic

What about the z07 package?

I thought that was just the full aero package but apparently its more?
I know it has ceramic brakes but what else?

fusiongt

there is a reason y they invented "Google search"

mgrenwic

There is a reason they invented this board.

ChucksZ06

Don't you know it. Difficult to have a discussion on this forum without some baby having his feelings hurt. Thin skinned and insecure for sure. lol

fdxpilot

Uhh, in a word, no. Like Stingrays, the Z06 comes in coupe or convertible body styles. All coupes are targa style, with one of three removable tops. Standard is the CFA body color painted Carbon Fiber roof. Available is the C2Z visible Carbon Fiber roof, and the CC3 transparent Lexan polymer top. You can also,get a dual roof package with either solid roof plus the clear top.

The fixed roof coupe died with the C6 generation.

themonk

Waiting for all the people who said that ordering a Z51 was a waste of money but yet sing the praises of the Z06.

mjw930

Or he could go to www.chevrolet.com and read the pages upon pages that describe, in great detail, what's different on a Z06 and get the real information from the source.

lsp408

Z51=**** star just start her first film

Zo6=**** star made enough money and upgrade from B to DD

Both are awesome and can provide plenty of fun time except one will get you there a lot quicker.