2001
Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06
The C5 Z06 used Chevrolet's LS6 V8 producing 405 hp in a fixed-roof Corvette body with a lightweight titanium exhaust and wider rear tyres. At $47,000 it was the best performance value in the US — faster than a Ferrari 360 Modena at less than a third the price.
Sports Car
Shared Parts
GM LS V8 Family
General Motors
Tremec T56 6-Speed Manual Transmission
Tremec (TREMEC Transmissions)
Tremec T56 Magnum 6-Speed Manual Gearbox
Tremec (Transmission Technologies Corporation)
GM LS1 5.7L V8 Engine
General Motors
GM LS3 6.2L V8 Engine
General Motors
Borla ATAK Cat-Back Exhaust
Borla Performance Industries
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 5.7L LS6 V8 |
| Displacement | 5,665 cc |
| Horsepower | 405 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 542 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Tremec Manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| 0–60 mph | 3.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 286 km/h |
| Length | 4,493 mm |
| Width | 1,868 mm |
| Height | 1,198 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,652 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,428 kg |
| MSRP Range | $47,000 (2001 US) |