2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette Z06

Year

2001

Listed price

$33,995

Location

Independence, Missouri

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

9,658 miles

The C5-generation Chevrolet Corvette Z06 arrived in 2001, resurrecting an iconic designation first seen in 1963 on a special package designed for racing. For the C5, the Z06 transformed the already capable Fixed Roof Coupe (FRC) into a focused performance machine. Engineers went to great lengths to reduce weight, employing thinner glass, a titanium exhaust system, and a fixed roof that added structural rigidity while shedding pounds compared to the targa-top C5. Power came from the new LS6 engine, a more potent evolution of the standard LS1, initially producing 385 horsepower in 2001 before being bumped to 405 hp in subsequent years. This era marked a significant step for the Corvette, firmly establishing it as a world-class sports car capable of competing with European exotics. This particular 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 exemplifies the model's early purity, boasting an incredibly low 9,658 miles on its 5.7L LS6 V8 engine, paired with its original manual transmission. The seller notes that 2001 was the only year for the distinctive Alcoa wheels, a detail that sets this initial production year apart from later C5 Z06s, which featured Speedline wheels. This example's exceptionally preserved condition is further underscored by the claim that it has never spent a night outdoors, suggesting a life of meticulous care. This is an opportunity to acquire a pristine example of the C5 Z06, a true enthusiast's Corvette in its purest, lightest, and most original form.