Z06
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Mass Reduction
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   Components
Validation

 
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Powertrain
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   Components
Validation

To the Corvette Team, low mass was considered its own reward. Wherever possible, mass was reduced. By reducing weight at the same time that horsepower was increased, the Z06's power-to-weight ratio improved dramatically.

Mass savings realized by the Corvette Team on the Z06 model:

Component

Mass Savings
(versus 2000 hardtop model)
(kilograms/pounds)

Non-EMT Performance Tires

 

10.6/23.37

 

Titanium Exhaust System

 

8.5/19

 

AGM Battery

 

2.6/5.7

 

Downgauge Backlight

 

1.6/3.53

 

Headlamp Mass Reduction

 

0.9/1.98

 

Downgauge Windshield

 

1.0/2.21

 

Eliminate Tire Pressure Monitors

 

0.3/0.66

 

Front Fascia Grilles

 

(0.4)/(0.88)*

 

New Wheels

 

(1.6)/(3.53)*

 

Rocker Ducts

 

(2.0)/(4.41)*

 

Tire Inflator & Sealant

 

(2.3)/(5.07)*

 

Total Z06 Mass Savings

 

19.2/42.5

 

* Items in parentheses indicate items that added mass.

WIith reduced mass and increased horsepower, the 2001 Z06 will have a power-to-weight ratio that will put it in the company of some very fast competitors.* Here's how Z06's power-to-weight ratio stacks up:

Model

 

Mass

 

HP

 

LBS/HP

1999 Dodge Viper

 

3319

 

450

 

7.38

2000 Ferrari Modena

 

3065

 

400

 

7.66

2001 CorvetteZ06

 

3115

 

385

 

8.09

2001 BMW Z8

 

3495

 

394

 

8.87

1999 Corvette Coupe

 

3223

 

345

 

9.34

2000 Porsche Carrera

 

2910

 

296

 

9.83

2000 Porsche Boxter S

 

2855

 

250

 

11.4

2000 BMW M Roadster

 

3085

 

240

 

12.85

2000 Audi TT

 

2655

 

180

 

14.75

With the best of both worlds — reduced weight and increased power — the Z06 will be a force to reckon with.

*Competitive information from Autosite.

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