Vehicle Description
Longtime Corvette plant manager Wil Cooksey was known for his
passion for the storied vehicle. A member of the Corvette Hall of
Fame and as enthusiastic a brand ambassador as there ever was, he
was thoroughly liked by his workers during his tenure, while also
known to conduct on the spot evaluations of his plant's output that
would, at times, result in a given part getting tossed, because Wil
saw something that just didn't pass muster. To commemorate his
retirement, his crew got together to create a special edition
Corvette model bearing a one of a kind color combination, unique
wheels and special interior appointments. This 2008 Chevrolet
Corvette Z06 Wil Cooksey Edition is the result of their inspiration
and efforts.
Because of its great looks, one could scarcely go wrong with a Z06
in ANY configuration, but the special edition touches, namely the
outstanding Crystal Red Metallic exterior that's ornamented by a
tapered black stripe down the center of its hood with commemorative
"427" on each side, really DID turn out to be as exceptional as
those loyal crew members had intended. It's on great display here,
as this 'Vette has been extremely well protected over its lifetime.
With that care, and the aid of barely perceptible layers of 3M
protectant film on its front end and rear fenders, accounting for
its museum-quality appearance. Every bit a worthy contender to its
European counterparts both in terms of aesthetics and sheer power,
this really is a great looking, refined car. The exterior is all
about graceful curvature - even the side mirrors look as if they've
been sculpted - and the combination of its ultra-aerodynamic
presence and slight incline from front to back, as if coiled to
strike, gives it the appearance of moving at a high rate of speed
even when standing still.
The special edition black and gray interior appears as if it has
seldom seen occupants, showing almost no wear at all. Surprisingly
roomy and very comfortable even if it weren't a sports car, this is
a great driver's environment. The high backed two-tone buckets have
deep bolsters to hold you in place while attacking corners, and a
low-slung shifter sits within easy reach in an inspired center
console accented with carbon fiber that matches the exterior. All
the comfort-forward options you'd want are right here, including a
climate control system still very much at the top of its game, a
steering column that both telescopes and tilts, cruise control,
heated power seats and a Kenwood AM/FM/CD system that also features
Satellite Radio connectivity. The trunk area in back is
impressively clean and lined with an unwrinkled and unstained swath
of gray carpeting bearing a Z06 logo.
No mere icon, this is a world-class performer. The 427-cubic inch
engine underneath that lengthy hood carries no less than 505
horsepower. Connected to its 6-speed manual transmission, the
powerplant endows this 'Vette with spectacular abilities - clocking
well under 4.0 seconds from 0-60, a sub 12-second quarter-mile time
and a top speed of just under 200mph. By any measure, rarified air.
You'll notice the custom dipped covers in the engine bay adding a
splash of flair, but if you prefer, the stock originals also come
with the car. This show-stopping American sports car sits on a set
of special edition Spider polished aluminum wheels - 18" in front,
19" in back - outfitted with Goodyear Eagle F1 tires.
Looking for a special edition American sports car that really IS
special by any measure? You have to check out this 2008 Chevrolet
Corvette Wil Cooksey Edition. Call today!
