2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette Z06

Year

2006

Listed price

$49,000

Location

Belvidere, Illinois

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

10,478 miles

When the C6-generation Chevrolet Corvette Z06 debuted for the 2006 model year, it represented a seismic shift in American performance. Moving beyond the "parts bin" approach of previous Z06s, this was a purpose-built track weapon, designed from the ground up to challenge Europe's finest. Its heart was the legendary LS7, a naturally aspirated 7.0-liter (427 cubic inch) V8 delivering 505 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque – at the time, the most powerful production engine ever offered in a Corvette. Paired exclusively with a robust Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission, the C6 Z06 was a visceral, analogue experience, renowned for its incredible power-to-weight ratio and formidable track capability, underscored by its record-setting Nürburgring lap time. This particular 2006 Z06 stands as a remarkably preserved example of that iconic generation. With just 10,478 original miles on the odometer, it presents in exceptionally clean condition, reflecting a life of careful ownership since being inherited in 2008 with only 3,000 miles. The mighty 7.0L LS7 V8, with its dry-sump lubrication system, remains untouched, ready to unleash its full 505 horsepower through the precise manual transmission. Complementing its immense power, the car features the factory-standard performance braking system: 14-inch rotors with six-piston calipers up front and 13.4-inch rotors with four-piston calipers at the rear, ensuring formidable stopping power. This is an opportunity to acquire a pristine example of one of the most celebrated Corvettes ever built, a true testament to American performance engineering.