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2001 Corvette C5 Z06

A Classic - Reinvented

Corvette Z06 Cutaway Drawing by David Kimble
David Kimble drawing courtesy of GM
For 2001 the hardtop Corvette offered some exciting performance upgrades and GM dipped into the past for a suitable nameplate: the Z06. Z06 was the designation for a special option package for race destined Corvettes in 1963 and was the brainchild of engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov.

The new Z06 was equipped to be a dual purpose car: one that is at home on both the race track and public roads. Track days for amateur race car drivers had become popular and the Corvette lineup now featured a worthy participant.



2001 Corvette For Sale

2001
Price: $23,900 obo
Exterior: BLACK
Interior: OAK
Miles: 35,000
Location: ENGLEWOOD, FL

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Black exterior, light oak interior, tan convertible top. 350hp LS1 engine, 6 speed manual transmission, posi rear-end (more)

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2001 Corvette Z06 Engine drawing by David Kimble 2001 Corvette Z06 Engine
2001 Corvette Z06 Power Curve The star of the new Z06 was the LS6 engine which was named in honor of the 454 cu in. 425 hp motor available in 1971. It is based on the LS1 that powers the convertible and coupe Corvettes; both engines have 5.7 liters (346 cu in) of displacement. The Z06 is rated at 385 hp @ 6,000 RPM and the LS1 is 350 hp @ 5,600 RPM. See the power curve to the right. The increase is due to higher compression cylinder heads (LS6 > 10.5:1; LS1 > 10.1:1) with improved porting, larger fuel injectors, a more aggressive camshaft, stronger valve springs and better crankcase pressure management along with speedier oil return. Backing up the improvements (pun intended) was a less restrictive lighter weight titanium exhaust system. Red engine covers gave the LS6 some visual distinction.
Worth noting is the 385 hp rating of the LS6, which is 10 hp more than the LT5 found in the 1990 ZR-1. The simpler and less pricey two valve single camshaft design had conclusively proved itself over the complex and expensive four valve / four cam concept.

2001 Corvette Weight Specifications
Coupe Convertible Z06
Curb Weight, est. (kg/lbs) 1,458 / 3,214 1,456 / 3,210 1,413 / 3,115

2001 Corvette Options, Prices

RPO Description Production Price
1SB** Preferred Equipment Group-Convertible 1,710 (4.80%) $1,769.00
1SB* Preferred Equipment Group-Sport Coupe 2,514 (7.06%) $1,639.00
1SC*** Preferred Equipment Group-Sport Coupe 11,558 (32.44%) $2,544.00
1SC**** Preferred Equipment Group-Convertible 11,881 (33.35%) $2,494.00
79U Millennium Yellow with tint coat 3,887 (10.91%) $600.00
86U Magnetic Red Metallic Paint (coupe and convertible) 3,322 (9.32%) $600.00
AAB Memory Package (Z06 hardtop) 4,780 (13.42%) $150.00
B34 Floor Mats 34,907 (97.98%) $25.00
B84 Body Side Moldings 20,457 (57.42%) $75.00
C2L Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) 5,099 (14.31%) $1,100.00
CC3 Removable Roof Panel, blue tint (coupe) 4,769 (13.39%) $650.00
DD0 Electrochromic Mirrors (Z06 hardtop) 4,576 (12.84%) $120.00
F45 Selective Real Time Damping (coupe and convertible) 5,620 (15.77%) $1,695.00
G92 Performance 3.15 Axle (automatic, coupe and convertible) 12,882 (36.16%) $300.00
MN6 6-Speed Manual Transmission (coupe and convertible) 16,019 (44.96%) $815.00
N73 Magnesium Wheels (coupe and convertible) 1,022 (2.87%) $2,000.00
QF5 Polished Aluminum Wheels (coupe and convertible) 22,980 (64.50%) $895.00
R8C Corvette Museum Delivery 457 (1.28%) $490.00
U1S Remote 12-Disc Changer (coupe and convertible) 14,198 (39.85%) $600.00
UL0 Delco Stereo Cassette (replaces standard radio) 6,844 (19.21%) n/a
UN0 Delco Stereo System with CD 28,783 (80.79%) $100.00
V49 Front License Plate Frame 18,935 (53.15%) $15.00
Z51 Performance Handling Package (coupe and convertible) 7,817 (21.94%) $350.00

Total Production: 35,627
Coupe: 15,681 (44.01%)
Convertible: 14,173 (39.78%)
Z06: 5,773 (16.20%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 346 cu. in. 350 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $40,475.00.
Base Corvette Convertible with 346 cu. in. 350 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $47,000.00.
Base Corvette Hardtop Z06 with 346 cu. in. 385 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $47,500.00.



2001 Packages

RPO Description Contains Production Price
1SB

Preferred Equipment Group - Coupe

Six way power passenger seat, dual zone A/C, auxillary lamps, memory package and luggage / parcel shade. 2,514 (7.06%) $1,639
1SC

Preferred Equipment Group - Coupe

1SB equipment + electrochromic mirrors, heads-up instrument display, twilight sentinal and telescopic power steering column 11,558 (32.44%) $2,544
1SC

Preferred Equipment Group - Convertible

1SB equipment + electrochromic mirrors, heads-up instrument display, twilight sentinal and telescopic power steering column 11,881 (33.35%) $2,494

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top
11 Light Pewter Metallic 3,462 (9.72%) Black / Light Gray / Red Black / White
12 Quicksilver Metallic 4,822 (13.53%) Black / Light Gray / Red Black / White
28 Navy Blue Metallic 2,587 (7.26%) Black / Light Gray / Light Oak Black / Light Oak / White
40 Speedway White 2,465 (6.92%) Black / Light Gray / Light Oak / Red Black / Light Oak / White
41 Black 6,971 (19.57%) Black / Light Gray / Light Oak / Red Black / Light Oak / White
70 Torch Red 7,192 (20.19%) Black / Light Gray / Light Oak / Red Black / Light Oak / White
79 Millennium Yellow 3,887 (10.91%) Black Black / White
86 Magnetic Red Metallic 3,322 (9.32%) Black / Light Gray / Light Oak Black / Light Oak / White
91 Dark Bowling Green Metall 919 (2.58%) Black / Light Gray / Light Oak Black / Light Oak / White

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JIM HOTTON(Sun City, Arizona, US)says...

What is the offset front and rear on an 01 base convertible?

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Martysays...

In the 2001 Notes, the horsepower should be 350.

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Martysays...

In the notes, it should say 350 horsepower.

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Corvette Story Webmaster(California, US)says...

Marty:

Like my Dad used to say, "when you're right, you're right". The notes have been updated, thank you for taking the time to write.

~paul


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