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2006 Corvette C6 Z06 Coupe in Victory Red

2006 Corvette C6 Z06 Coupe in Victory Red

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Body Specs

Model Code: 1YY07 (Coupe)
1YY67 (Convertible)
1YY87 (Z06)
Wheelbase - Coupe, Convertible, Z06: 105.7 inches / 2,685 mm
Length - Coupe, Convertible: 174.60 inches / 4,435 mm
Length - Z06: 175.60 inches / 4,460 mm
Width, not including mirrors - Coupe, Convertible: 72.60 inches / 1,844 mm
Width, not including mirrors - Z06: 75.90 inches / 1,928 mm
Height - Coupe, Convertible, Z06: 49.00 inches / 1,245 mm
Front Track: 62.10 inches / 1,677mm
Rear Track: 60.70 inches / 1,542 mm
Min. Ground Clearance: 3.7 inches
Head Room: Coupe: 38 inches / 962.0 mm
Shoulder Room: 55 inches / 1,397 mm
Hip Room: 54 inches / 1,371 mm
Leg Room: 43 inches / 1,092 mm
Cargo Capacity: 22 Cubic Feet
/ 634 Liters
(Coupe, Z06)
11 Cubic Feet
/ 295 Liters
(Convertible, top up)
5 Cubic Feet
/ 144 Liters
(Convertible, top down)
Tire Size: P245/40ZR-18 (Front)
P285/35ZR-19 (Rear)
(Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, Extended Mobility)
Tire Size, Z51 Sport Package: P245/40ZR-18 (Front)
P285/35ZR-19 (Rear)
(Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, F1 Supercar Extended Mobility)
Tire Size, Z06: P275/35ZR-18 (Front)
P325/30ZR-19 (Rear)
(Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, F1 Supercar Extended Mobility)
Wheel Size - Coupe, Convertible: 18 inch x 8.5 inch (Front)
19 inch x 10 inch (Rear)
Wheel Size - Z06: 18 inch x 9.5 inch (Front)
19 inch x 12 inch (Rear)
Wheel Type: Cast Aluminum, Front and Rear
Recommended Tire Inflation: 30 PSI Front / Rear
Compact Spare Tire Inflation: 60 PSI
Manual Six Speed Transmission: 1st Gear 2.66:1
2nd Gear 1.78:1
3rd Gear 1.30:1
4th Gear 1.00:1
5th Gear .74:1
6th Gear .50:1
Reverse Gear 2.90:1
Final Drive Ration 3.42
Tremec T56 Manual Six Speed Transmission - Z51 Sport Package: 1st Gear 2.97:1
2nd Gear 2.07:1
3rd Gear 1.43:1
4th Gear 1.00:1
5th Gear .71:1
6th Gear .57:1
Reverse Gear 3.28:1
Final Drive Ration 3.42
Hydra-Matic 2006 6L80 (MYC) Six Speed: 1st Gear 4.03:1
2nd Gear 2.36:1
3rd Gear 1.53:1
4th Gear 1.15:1
5th Gear 0.85:1
6th Gear 0.67:1
Reverse Gear 3.06:1
Final Drive Ration 2.56
Standard Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.0 Gallons / 68.0 Liters
Battery, Cold Cranking Amps: 590
Battery Replacement Model Number: 86-3YR
EPA Fuel Economy: Manual Transmission (Coupe, Convertible)
16 MPG (City) / 26 MPG (Highway) / 19 MPG (Combined)
Automatic Transmission (Coupe, Convertible)
15 MPG (City) / 25 MPG (Highway) / 19 MPG (Combined)
Manual Transmission (Z06)
15 MPG (City) / 24 MPG (Highway) / 18 MPG (Combined)
Maximum Cruising Range - Coupe, Convertible: 534.8 Miles (Manual Transmission)
477.5 Miles (Automatic Transmission)
Weight: 3,199 lbs / 1,451 kg (Convertible)
3,179 lbs / 1,442 kg (Coupe)
3,130 lbs / 1,419 kg (Z06)
Weight Distribution: 51% Front, 49% Rear
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element:
(Coupe, Convertible, Z06):
10345066


Engine Specs

Designation: LS2 (Coupe, Convertible)
LS7 (Z06)
Type: 90° V8, Pushrod, OHV (overhead Valve)
Displacement - Coupe, Convertible: 6.0 liters / 364 cubic inches (LS2)
Displacement - Z06: 7.0 liters / 427 cubic inches (LS7)
Bore / Stroke - Coupe, Convertible: 4.00 inches (101.62 mm) / 3.62 inches (92.0 mm)
Bore / Stroke - Z06: 4.125 inches (104.8 mm) / 4.00 inches (101.6 mm)
Horsepower: 400 hp @ 6,000 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS2)
505 hp @ 6,300 RPM (Z06 LS7)
Torque: 400 lbs. - ft. @ 4,400 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS2)
470 lbs. - ft. @ 4,800 RPM (Z06 LS7)
Fuel Induction System: Sequential Fuel Injection
Fuel Requirement - Coupe, Convertible: Premium Recommended
Fuel Requirement - Z06: Premium Required
Redline (RPM): 6,500
Compression Ratio - Coupe, Convertible: 10.9:1
Compression Ratio - Z06: 11.0:1
Alternator: 50 Amps (idle), 120 Amps Maximum
Cylinder Head Material: Cast Aluminum
Cylinder Block Material: Cast Aluminum
Engine Oil Capacity - Coupe, Convertible: 5.5 Quarts, with filter
5.0 Quarts, without filter
Engine Oil Capacity - Z06: 8.0 Quarts, with filter
7.5 Quarts, without filter
Recommended Oil: 5W/30 Mobil 1 Synthetic or Equivalent
Recommended Oil Change Interval: 15,000 miles or One Year, under normal use
Engine Oil Filter - Coupe, Convertible: AC Delco Tyoe PF46
Engine Oil Filter - Z06: AC Delco Tyoe PF48
Engine Coolant Capacity: 12.6 Quarts (Coupe, Convertible, Z06)
Radiator Core Material: Aluminum
Fill Cap Pressure Rating: 15 PSI
Fill Cap Pressure Test Rating (Max.): 20 PSI
Emission Control System: Three Way Catalyst
Air Injection Reactor (AIR)
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
Air Cleaner Filter - Coupe, Convertible: GM p/n 10342024
AC Delco p/n A2945C
Air Cleaner Filter - Z06: GM p/n 1576148
AC Delco p/n A3077C
Coolant Surge Cap: 15 PSI
GM P/N 10296465
Assembly Site: Romulus, MI


Engine Specs - Ignition System

Spark Plug Model - Coupe, Convertible: AC P/N 41-985; GM Part No. 12571164
Spark Plug Model - Z06: AC P/N 41-104; GM Part No. 12571165
Spark Plug Thread: 14.0 mm
Spark Plug Tightening Torque: 11 lb. ft / 15 N-m
Spark Plug Gap: 1.0 mm (0.040 inch)
Spark Plug Wire Resistance: 188 - 312 Ω


Chassis Specs

Structure / Frame: Integral Perimeter Frame with Center Backbone / All Welded Steel Body
Suspension - Front: Independent SLA (Sort Long Arm) double wishbone cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber.
Suspension - Rear: Independent SLA (Sort Long Arm) double wishbone cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber.
Steering: Speed sensitive, magnetic power assisted rack and pinion
Steering Ratio: 16.1:1
Steering Turns, Lock to Lock: 2.66
Turning Circle, Curb to Curb: 12.0 M / 39.4 ft.

Brake Specs

Type: Power Assisted, Four Wheel Vented Disc with Four Wheel ABS
Rotor, Front: Outer Working Diameter: (325 mm.) 12.8 inches
Thickness: (32 mm.) 1.26 inches
Rotor, Rear: Outer Working Diameter: (305 mm.) 12.0 inches
Thickness: (26 mm.) 1.0 inches
Rotor, Front - Z51 Performance Package: Diameter: (340 mm.) 13.4 inches
Thickness: (32 mm.) 1.26 inches
Rotor, Rear - Z51 Performance Package: Diameter: (330 mm.) 13.0 inches
Thickness: (26 mm.) 1.0 inches
Rotor, Front - Z06: Diameter: (355 mm.) 14.0 inches
Thickness: (32 mm.) 1.3 inches
Rotor, Rear - Z06: Diameter: (340 mm.) 13.4 inches
Thickness: (26 mm.) 1.0 inches

2006 Corvette Options

RPO: Description Production:    Price
19U LeMans Blue exterior paint 3,459 (10.17%) $300.00
2LT* Equipment Group - Coupe 1,904 (5.60%) $1,495.00
2LZ** Preferred Equipment Group - Z06 4,854 (14.27%) $2,900.00
3LT*** Preferred Equipment Group - Coupe 10,953 (32.19%) $4,795.00
3LT*** Preferred Equipment Group - Convertible 9,972 (29.31%) $3,395.00
45U Velocity Yellow exterior paint 4,122 (12.12%) $750.00
80U Monterey Red exterior paint 5,052 (14.85%) $750.00
C2L Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) 3,726 (10.95%) $1,400.00
CC3 Removable Roof Panel, transparent (coupe) 3,561 (10.47%) $750.00
CM7 Power Convertible Top (3LT required) 8,537 (25.09%) $1,995.00
F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control (coupe and convertible) 5,709 (16.78%) $1,695.00
MX0 Six-speed Paddle Shift Automatic Transmission (coupe and convertible) 19,094 (56.12%) $1,250.00
Q44 Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels (Z06) 279 (0.82%) $295.00
QG7 Polished Aluminum Wheels (coupe and convertible) 16,133 (47.42%) $1,295.00
QL9 Polished Z06 Aluminum Wheels 3,449 (10.14%) $1,295.00
QX1 Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels (coupe and convertible) 887 (2.61%) $295.00
QX3 Chrome Aluminum Wheels (coupe and convertible) 2,803 (8.24%) $1,995.00
R8C Corvette Museum Delivery 1,172 (3.44%) $490.00
U3U AM/FM CD with DVD Navigation XM ($1,600 with 2LZ) 17,474 (51.36%) $3,340.00
UE1 OnStar System (coupe and convertible, 3LT required) 12,869 (37.83%) $695.00
US9 AM/FM 6-CD , Bose Speakers, XM Radio 10,690 (31.42%) $1,740.00
Z51 Performance Package (coupe and convertible) 10,338 (30.39%) $1,695.00

Total Production: 34,021
Coupe: 16,598 (48.79%)
Convertible: 11,151 (32.78%)
Hardtop: 6,272 (18.44%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 346 cu. in. 400 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $44,600.00.
Base Corvette Convertible with 346 cu. in. 400 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $52,335.00.
Base Corvette Z06 Coupe with 427 cu. in. 505 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $65,800.00.


2006 Packages
RPO Description Contains Production Price
2LT

Equipment Group Coupe

Includes side impact air bags, sports seats, six way power passenger seat, cargo net and luggage shade 1,904 (5.60%) $1,495
2LZ

Z06 Preferred Equipent Group

Includes side air bags, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors, heated seats, RPO U2K, cargo net, luggage shade and homelink. 4,854 (14.27%) $2,900
3LT

Preferred Equipment Group Coupe

Includes 2LT items + heads-up display, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors, memory package, heated seats, RPO US9 radio, compass and homelink. 10,953 (32.19%) $4,795
3LT

Preferred Equipment Group Convertible

Includes 2LT items + heads-up display, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors, memory package, heated seats, RPO US9 radio, compass and homelink. 9,972 (29.31%) $3,395

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top
10 Arctic White 1,588 (4.67%) Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Titanium Gray Black / Beige / Storm Gray
19 LeMans Blue 3,459 (10.17%) Ebony / Cashmere / Titanium Gray Black / Beige / Storm Gray
41 Black 7,243 (21.29%) Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Titanium Gray Black / Beige / Storm Gray
45 Velocity Yellow 4,122 (12.12%) Ebony / Cashmere / Titanium Gray Black / Beige / Storm Gray
67 Machine Silver 4,984 (14.65%) Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Titanium Gray Black / Beige / Storm Gray
71 Sunset Orange 1,729 (5.08%) Ebony / Cashmere Black / Beige
74 Victory Red 5,844 (17.18%) Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Titanium Gray Black / Beige / Storm Gray
80 Monterey Red 5,052 (14.85%) Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Titanium Gray Black / Beige / Storm Gray

Notes: All colors available with Z06 except codes 10 and 80.

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