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C6 Corvette Z06, Only More So

2006 Corvette Z06, convertible and coupe
There was no Z06 available for 2005, but it was no secret to Corvette followers that one would be available in 2006. The demand was there; with 20% of Corvette sales devoted to the club racing favorite GM had no choice but to continue the tradition.

The year off was a good thing as when the Z06 became available, it was truly something special. The engine displacement was 427 cu. in. (7.0 liters), a magic number for Corvette fans that recalled fond big block memories not seen since 1969. The 2006 iteration was a different displacement on the Gen IV "small block" engine, not a separate engine family as with the C2 and C3 Corvettes.


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Miles: 15,000
Location: West Chester, PA

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2006 Corvette Z06 engine cover
2006 Corvette Z06 engine 2006 Corvette Z06 engine
The 2006 Z06 motor could honestly be described as a race car engine that was street legal. The specification sheet had a lot in common with what was found in the C5-R racing engine that won the GTS class at Le Mans and the 24 hours of Daytona overall. On the 2006 corvette Z06 specs list was titanium connecting rods, CNC ported heads with titanium intake valves and sodium filled exhaust valves, an 11.0:1 compression ratio and cast aluminum flat top pistons.

2006 Corvette Z06 lubrication system Possibly the most impressive feature of the Z06 motor is visible from the outside by comparing the Z06 motor to any other Corvette motor. There is no oil cap on the engine cover. That's because the Z06 has dry sump lubrication, an advanced and expensive addition that consists of a separate eight quart oil tank (above right, with the oil fill cap, and the oil level dip stick; complete system is to the right) and a pump to feed the engine oil. Not storing the oil in a sump at the bottom of the engine prevents oil starvation, which can occur in competition under sustained high speed cornering. Although common in race cars and high dollar exotics, dry sump lubrication is typically unheard of in cars costing less than $100,000. The oil tank takes the place of the battery which was moved to the luggage compartment.

2006 Corvette Z06 engine 2006 Corvette Z06 dry sump oil tank
Want to have some fun with your motorhead friends? Show them a Corvette C6 Z06 engine bay and ask them to find the oil filler cap. They'll probably look all over the engine, not find it and then give up. You can then point them to the rear right corner where the oil sump tank and the oil filler are located. Inform them of the advantages of dry sump lubrication and they will then have a new appreciation for the Corvette as a serious performance vehicle.
2005 Corvette C6 Coupe in Monterey Red

2006 Corvette Options, Prices

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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What does the memory package include on a 2006 3LT convertible?

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