Corvette C6 Z51

The Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51 features naturally-aspirated V8 engine in multiple generations including early 6.0-liter LS2 producing 400 horsepower (298 kW) at 6000 RPM with 400 pound-feet (542 Newton-meters) torque at 4400 RPM, while 2008-onward specification incorporates enhanced 6.2-liter LS3 delivering 430 horsepower (321 kW) at 6500 RPM with 424 pound-feet torque (436 horsepower with optional exhaust) through rear-wheel-drive achieving 4.1-second 0-60 mph acceleration representing Z51 Performance Package including stiffer suspension, larger brakes with enhanced cooling, transmission oil cooler, and wider Michelin tires with 3273-pound curb weight.

Corvette C6 Z51 launched 2005 represents enhanced handling specification establishing performance-focused variant competing through suspension and brake upgrades rather than engine modifications. Z51 package incorporates shorter transmission ratios, larger slotted rotors, brake cooling ducts, stiffer springs and sway bars, power steering and engine oil coolers delivering comprehensive chassis enhancement. Model achieved 12.4-second quarter-mile capability with approximately 190 mph maximum velocity through focused engineering establishing compelling performance value representing definitive C6 enthusiast specification throughout 2005-2013 production delivering track-capable dynamics with daily usability before C7 generation transition.