This beautiful 2008 Jet Stream Blue ZO6 Chevrolet Corvette is for
sale in our Louisville Showroom. With only 10561 actual miles, this
ZO6 still has that new car smell. With its debut in 2008 this ZO6
was the most powerful and expensive model in the Vette lineup and,
interestingly, the lightest. Usually, the best-performing car in
any model lineup is the beefiest, because adding horsepower
generally means fortifying other parts of the car to withstand the
strain caused by big power. The Z06's expanded power comes from a
new pushrod 7.0-liter V-8 engine. Except for the titanium
connecting rods and intake valves, there's nothing in this engine's
parts list to suggest that it's a monster motor. The genius here is
in the details, with careful attention paid to maximum airflow and
valvetrain weight and stiffness. The result is a big engine that
revs like a small one to 7000 rpm with a 6300-rpm horsepower peak.
The torque curve is wide and flat with more than 400 pound-feet
available between 2400 and 6400 rpm. To handle an engine that could
twist a maple tree like a washrag, Chevy beefed up the rear axle,
the six-speed manual transmission, and the clutch, and installed
wider wheels and larger brakes. All the new bits added about 100
pounds to the base 3288-pound, 400-hp Vette, a figure that wouldn't
burden the Z06's power, which had been increased by 105 horses. But
Chevy's managed to trim fat like a well paid plastic surgeon. The
headliner in the weight-loss program is the aluminum frame that
weighs 136 pounds, which works out to a third less than the regular
Vette's heavier but stronger steel unit. To retain chassis
rigidity, the Z06 eliminates the removable roof for a fixed
cast-magnesium structure and another magnesium piece for the engine
cradle. Options for this 2008 Chevrolet ZO6 Corvette include; Air
Conditioning, Anti-lock Brakes, Anti-theft System, AM/FM Radio with
CD player, Cruise Control, Driver/passenger Airbags, GPS, Lumbar
Support, leather Interior, Power Steering, Power Seats, Power
Windows, Power Door Locks, Remote Keyless Entry, Ride Control,
Traction Control, Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel and Aluminum
Alloy Wheels with Radial Tires. To view this 2008 ZO6 Chevrolet
Corvette in greater detail, including an HD video, please visit
www.gatewayclassiccars.com, or visit our Louisville showroom. For
more information on the 2008 ZO6 Chevrolet Corvette street rod
please call (812) 294-1555 or email us at
[email protected].
