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Source:  GM Media, August 1, 2005

New for 2006 (September 2005 start of production)

New Features

• 6-speed Paddle Shift automatic transmission available on Coupe and Convertible
• Three-spoke, 370 mm (9.4 in) diameter steering wheel
• Advanced dual-stage frontal air bags with GM Passenger Sensing System
• XM Satellite Radio included with Bose stereo (48 states)
• Two exterior colors: Velocity Yellow Tintcoat and Monterey Red Metallic Tintcoat
• Titanium gray interior color
• Storm Gray convertible top color

Corvette Z06 vehicle highlights

• Corvette Z06 fixed-roof hatchback coupe
• LS7 7.0L (427 cu in) V-8 engine with 505 hp (377 kw) and 7000-rpm redline
• Front P275/35ZR18 and rear P325/30ZR19 extended mobility Eagle F1 Supercar tires
• Five-spoke painted aluminum wheels: 18 x 9.5-inch front; 19 x 12-inch rear (polished wheels available)
• Unique front fascia with upper inlet, specific grille, fenders, quarters and rear spoiler
• Aluminized stainless-steel, dual-mode 3-inch exhaust with 4-inch polished stainless steel tips
• Special Ebony seats available with red or gray accents with Z06 embroidery
• All-aluminum frame structure with magnesium engine cradle
• Carbon-fiber fenders and floor panels
• Dry sump engine oil system, oil cooler, power steering cooler, transmission cooler and axle cooler
• Rear-mounted battery for improved weight distribution
• Six-piston high-performance cross-drilled front brakes and 4-piston cross-drilled rear brakes
• Front splitter, front and rear wheel opening extensions

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