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2011
Corvette
Z06
Carbon
Limited
Edition
Taking
track-to-street
technology
to a new
level
DETROIT
-- When
the 2006
Corvette
Z06 was
introduced,
it
represented
the
closest
connection
to the
Corvette
race
cars
ever.
The 2009
Corvette
ZR1
closed
the gap
between
racing
and
production
even
further.
This
year,
Corvette
continues
its
tradition
of
track-to-street
technology
transfer
with the
2011
Corvette
Z06
Carbon
Limited
Edition.
“Designed
to
further
incorporate
technology
developed
through
racing,
the
Corvette
Z06
Carbon
Limited
Edition
is a
tribute
to the
50th
anniversary
of
Corvette’s
first
race in
the 24
Hours of
LeMans,”
said Jim
Campbell,
Chevrolet
General
Manager.
“With a
limited
production
of 500
units,
this car
is a
must-have
for the
true
Corvette
collector
and
driving
enthusiast.”
The
Corvette
Z06
Carbon
Limited
Edition
is
another
example
of the
expanded
Corvette
line-up.
Five
years
ago,
customers
had the
choice
of a
Corvette
coupe or
convertible.
With the
addition
of the
Z06,
Grand
Sport
coupe
and
convertible
and ZR1,
Corvette
enthusiasts
now have
more
choices
than
ever.
“For
track
use, the
Z06
Carbon
is the
best
balanced
Corvette
yet. It
combines
the
lightweight
and
naturally-aspirated
Z06
engine
with the
road-holding
and
braking
of the
ZR1,”
said
Tadge
Juechter,
Corvette
Chief
Engineer.
“For
technical
tracks
like
Laguna
Seca,
the Z06
Carbon
could
shave up
to three
seconds
off the
Z06 lap
time.”
This
limited
edition
Z06 will
boast
Brembo
carbon
ceramic
brakes
with
specific
dark
gray
metallic
calipers.
These
powerful
brakes
were
first
introduced
on the
ZR1.
Black
20-spoke
19-inch
front/20-inch
rear
wheels
complement
the
car’s
Michelin
PS2
tires.
Other
mechanical
features
include
Magnetic
Selective
Ride
Control
for the
first
time on
the Z06
and
enhanced
cooling.
The car
also
features
a
special
carbon
pattern
engine
cover.
The
Corvette
Z06
Carbon
will be
available
in two
colors:
Inferno
Orange
and the
all-new
Supersonic
Blue.
Black
headlamps
and
mirrors,
a
ZR1-style
body
color
spoiler,
body
color
door
handles,
carbon
fiber
raised
hood,
and
black
carbon
fiber
rockers
and
splitter
enhance
the
Z06’s
dynamic
design
and
reduce
mass and
aerodynamic
lift.
For
track
events,
customers
can also
install
the
Euro-styled
racing
numbers
that
come
with
each
car.
The Z06
Carbon’s
ebony
leather
and
suede
interior
is
complemented
by blue
or
orange
seat
stitching
to match
the
exterior
color
chosen.
Other
features
include
a unique
steering
wheel
emblem,
sill
plate
and
logoed
headrest.
The
suede
used on
the
steering
wheel,
shifter,
seat
inserts,
armrests
and
doors
add to
the
luxury
of this
limited
edition
Z06.
An
optional
Z07
performance
package
that
includes
the
mechanical
upgrades
introduced
on the
Z06
Carbon
can be
added to
a
regular
2011
Z06.
This
package
also
includes
Competition
Gray
20-spoke
wheels
and all
the
chassis
and
cooling
upgrades.
The CFZ
Z06
carbon
fiber
package
includes
black
carbon
fiber
rockers,
splitter
and roof
panel
with the
full-width
body
color
spoiler.
It can
also be
purchased
with or
without
the Z07
package
on
regular
Z06
models.
The 2011
Corvette
Z06
Carbon
Limited
Edition,
as well
as the
new Z07
and CFZ
Z06
option
packages
will be
available
in late
summer.
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