Vehicle Description
When Chevrolet introduced the C6 Z06 in 2006, they had three
magical numbers that would ring true with Bow Tie enthusiasts all
over the world: 427. While still technically a small block member
of the LS family of V8s, the LS7 in the Z06 was a fire-breathing
near-race piece, making the Z06 nothing short of a weapon, both on
the track and on the street. This particular 'Vette is an
extra-special Centennial Edition that celebrates Chevrolet's 100th
birthday, making it a collector's piece as well.
This nasty Carbon Flash Metallic 2012 Z06 remains in showroom fresh
condition throughout, and unlike many Z06s, hasn't been used as a
track toy or daily driver. With only 10,868 original miles, it has
been driven only on sunny days, and its spectacular condition bears
this out. Only 195 Z06s were built in this color, making it the
most popular color, but if you have the nastiest car on the block,
is there any other choice? As a beautifully preserved and expertly
maintained piece, the highest praise we can give this car is that
it is factory fresh in almost every way. It has never been damaged
or hit, and every single panel and every square inch of paint is as
it was applied in Bowling Green. The Z06 enjoys wider wheel flares
that give it a low, menacing stance as well as a custom front
fascia with a special air intake between the headlights. The effect
is subtle, but nobody will mistake a Z06 for a garden-variety
Corvette. Add in the carbon-fiber "100" logos on the b-pillars and
wheels that came with the Centennial Edition, and everyone knows
this is a special C6.
For all its race-inspired functionality, the Z06 is designed to be
a daily-drivable high-performance vehicle. To that end, comfort and
convenience are held to a very high standard. HID headlights, fog
lamps, leather seating, dual-zone air conditioning, cabin air
filtration and a heads-up display (HUD) with track mode and g-meter
are standard. The Z06 gauge cluster displays the Z06 logo on the
7000 RPM redline tachometer and has readout on the oil pressure
gauge to reflect the higher pressure of the dry-sump oiling system.
The seats feature exquisite leather surfaces with microfiber suede
inserts and red stitching, a beautiful dash with same red
stitching, and a plush suede-wrapped steering wheel with that
familiar "100" center badge that comes with this package. The
options list is plentiful, pretty much everything GM had available
in 2012 for their production cars is in this Corvette. As with the
exterior, the interior of the car is in superb shape, with only
very light signs of use.
But the real drama is under this 'Vette's skin. That 427 cubic inch
V8 is no joke, and with its aluminum construction, it weighs
several hundred pounds less than the legendary 427s of the '60s,
while extracting more performance than ever before. This one has
been upgraded with RPM's Stage 3 Z06 package (almost $10k worth of
performance goodies), adding even more power and violent sound to a
car that already had them in droves. All told, it makes huge
horsepower at the rear wheels, more than you'll likely ever need.
Yeah, impressive! The rear-mounted 6-speed transmission gets its
own set of gears that are designed for the output and power curve
of the LS7 engine, and includes a pump that sends transmission
fluid forward to be cooled in a dedicated heat exchanger. Massive
brakes are clamped by six piston calipers that have been painted
red, as is fashionable these days. Out back, four piston units
clamp large rotors, which are actually bigger than the front rotors
on the C5 Corvette. Those Z06 wheels were the largest ever fitted
to a Corvette up to that point: 18x9.5 up front and 19x12 out back,
featuring "100" badges on each one and wearing 275/35/18 and
335/30/19 performance tires all around.
With a factory buildsheet, an original window sticker, a complete
set of manuals, and loaded with options and upgrades, this is a
screaming bargain for this limited edition C6. Your right foot
won't know what year the accelerator pedal is, so why not take this
2012 Z06 3LZ home today?
