2012 Chevrolet Corvette Centennial Collectors Edition Z06 Coupe 2-Dr 7.0L

Corvette Z06 is powered by a 7.0 Liter V8 engine, hand–built by a skilled craftsmen at GM's Performance Build Center in Michigan. When it comes to performance, no amount of attention is too great and no detail is overlooked. That's why Z06 offers available Michelin PS Cup tires, an available carbon fiber domed hood and Magnetic Selective Ride Control with Performance Traction Management (PTM).

When a luxury sports car is capable of a test–track top speed of 198 mph, it better have impressive brakes as well. Z06 uses monoblock six-piston front calipers and four-piston rears, while the extra-large 14-inch front rotors and 13.4-inch rears are vented and cross-drilled. And launch control is standard with the short-throw 6-speed manual gearbox. It modulates engine rpm to lay the power down more smoothly while providing consistent acceleration times on the test track. Brembo® Carbon Ceramic Brakes—a braking system that helps with performance, weight and corrosion resistance-along with the new Michelin® Pilot Super Sport Tires, which offer 8% more grip than the standard Z06 tires.

Rounded fenders and a powerful silhouette are classic Corvette design elements that have been the foundation of its exterior style for nearly 60 years. A history that has made Corvette both iconic and collectible. Celebrate classic Corvette roots and honor its Chevrolet heritage with Carbon Flash Metallic exterior color, available only with the 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition.
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Paired with its aluminum frame, the Z06 available carbon–fiber elements and options make this the lightest of all Corvettes. Carbon fiber fenders and floors are standard in every Z06, yet you can eliminate even more weight and give it a sleek, race-ready appearance with the available carbon-fiber roof, splitter, rockers and hood. Combined together, it makes for an outstanding power-to-weight ratio and agile performance and handling.

Corvette Z06 is born of modern technology such as new Magnetic Selective Ride Control™, carbon fiber and its hydroformed aluminum structure, but Corvette also includes modern technology features that keep you connected to your life. For even more convenience, the Technology Package included on reconfigured 3LZ Premium Equipment Group brings together many of the most popular infotainment features such as navigation radio5, Head–Up Display, Bose8 premium audio system w/9 Speakers, SiriusXM Satellite Radio6 services for one year, Bluetooth® wireless technology7 for select phones and a USB port8. Z06 also comes with a six-month trial of OnStar® Turn-by-Turn Navigation9 standard to help keep you on track.

The Z06 interior has been refined for greater driving support and comfort. The new seat design includes large bolsters on the seatback and cushion areas for support, especially in high–performance driving but greatly welcomed for day-to-day driving. Optional sueded microfiber seat inserts complement the new design even further, as does the revised steering wheel featuring model-specific badges, streamlined switch trim, wrapped spokes, better hand placement and thumb grips

No detail was overlooked in order to create the most luxurious Corvette interior to date. Padded center console and armrests on all models soften the interior, while the added visual touch of contrasting color stitching - in red - is available with the Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package with sueded microfiber on the 3LZ trim level.