Vehicle Description
13,168 original miles. 100% original and unmodified. No track days,
no abuse, two meticulous owners. Well documented and properly
maintained. Big power in a package built for combat, the Z06 is the
driver's choice!This particular 2006 Corvette Z06 has just 13,168
miles on it. Less than 1000 miles a year. It has never seen rain
and certainly not snow, it has never been raced or abused, and it
remains 100% stock and original-every nut, bolt, fastener, and
piece of hardware is just as it was when the car was assembled. The
most recent owner was a meticulous sort, too, so the fluids have
been changed on schedule, regardless of mileage, and it has been
periodically exercised to keep it in top condition. It's also worth
noting that this car is equipped with the 2LZ package, which
included a long list of features, and is dressed in Velocity Yellow
(is there any other color that's more appropriate?). In short, this
car is pretty much as new in every measurable way and has been
properly maintained since it was delivered. I can't pick nits,
because there aren't any to speak of. The finish is glossy and
smooth and if there's a blemish in the paint, I can't find it. OK,
yes, the rubber chin spoiler has a few very minor scuffs which are
all but inevitable on a car this low, but otherwise it's extremely
clean. You want a Z06 that's been babied instead of raced and
abused, this is it.The interior is likewise almost new, with black
leather upholstery that shows some very, very minor comfort marks
on the driver's chair, but not much beyond that. The car magazines
always complain about Corvette interiors, but I can't really see
why. The buckets are comfortable but supportive. The combination of
black leather and carbon fiber accents looks high tech, and the
driving position is almost ideal for doing some serious combat. The
special Corvette threshold covers are a nice touch as you climb in
and the embroidered headrests and red stitching on the heated seats
remind you that this is no garden-variety Corvette. Everything is
here, including powerful A/C, power windows, locks, seats, and
mirrors, a heads-up display, trip computer, a tilt/telescope
steering column, and a navigation unit integrated with the
entertainment system. Since the Z06's mission was all-out
performance with an edge, there's a bit less sound deadening
material inside but you'll never miss it, and it was only available
with a fixed roof for rigidity. You only need the key fob in your
pocket and the car greets you as you approach-all you need to do to
fire it up is touch the button on the dash. There's also a
good-sized trunk and a powerful stereo, making the Z06 a great
choice for road trips, but be warned: it'll be very, very hard to
keep your foot off the loud pedal.The reason? 505 horsepower and
427 cubic inches. When I was working for a Corvette tuner on the
C5, we experimented with building 427s out of truck blocks and
dropping them into the C5, but with this Z06, the factory did it
one better: an all-aluminum 427 cubic inch LS7 V8. Big block power
in a featherweight package. It's easy to spot with the bright red
coil covers, but there's a lot of other goodness going on under the
skin. See, Corvette engineers were taking no prisoners when they
spec'd the Z06. There's a dry sump oil system that's immune to
cornering forces, so the engine never starves for oil. Titanium
connecting rods and intake valves shave precious reciprocating
weight. The exhaust valves are sodium-filled so they don't mind the
heat of battle. There's an extra-large radiator up front, plus an
oil cooler, transmission cooler, and differential cooler. There's
505 horsepower on tap and it sings to 7000 RPM without complaint, a
big engine that revs like a little one. It also starts instantly,
idles perfectly, doesn't get hot in traffic, has ice cold A/C, and
in sixth gear, pulls down more than 20 MPG on the highway. You're
just not going to get more for less anywhere else.The amazing motor
isn't the whole story, either. The 6-speed manual gearbox gets
beefed up and has its own ratios suited to the bigger motor. The
driveshaft is bigger and there are unique gears in the pumpkin out
back. Even more amazing, the entire frame is aluminum (it weighs
just 136 pounds!) and it's linked to a magnesium engine cradle and
roof structure, so it's light and strong. The floors and front
fenders are carbon fiber. And altogether it weighs just 3147
pounds-about 500 pounds less than your neighbor's Toyota Camry. As
you'd expect, the undercarriage is pretty much new in every way,
with original stickers and markings still clearly visible. It's
never been wet and the only driving it's done is around town at
modest speeds, so the shocks and brakes have never even been
properly heated to full operating temperature. The exhaust has a
nice bark but it's not annoying and the optional red brake calipers
look dynamite behind the optional polished alloy wheels, which are
forged, not cast. Fat 275/35/18 front and 325/30/19 Michelin Pilot
tires still have more than 90% of their tread remaining.The car
also includes the original manuals, brochures, and other delivery
paperwork, plus the window sticker showing a $64,890 base price
plus more than $6000 worth of options, including those gorgeous
polished wheels and stunning bright yellow paint. There are also
maintenance receipts, magazines, a custom-fitted car cover, and
more.If you love to drive, this is the Corvette to own. The ZR1 was
more powerful, but was it faster? Not necessarily and definitely
not on the track, which is where this car was born. If you do track
days, this car is an absolute weapon, and in terms of bang for the
buck, there's none bigger than this. It's fast, it's nasty, and
it's shockingly affordable. All you need to do is come take it
home. Call now!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes
personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
