2004 Corvette Z06 - Cool Cars, Hot Cars, Fast Cars

2004 Corvette Z06

Just your run-o-the-mill badass Z06 roadster.

The C5 Corvette was literally built differently than all GM products leading up to 1997.
0.29 drag in the wind tunnel.
D.I.C. which could read diagnostic codes and display them for the driver without a computer.
Constructing the frame rails with a process called Hydroforming. Replacing 14 parts used in the structural integrity of the C4 helping reducing the C5's weight by 68 pounds. Hydroforming also alleviated the tall frame rails for the C5 making it less of a chore to enter and exit then the C4. You had to carefully step over the frame so you wouldn't scrape the interior carpet with your shoes or worse stiletto heals. I thought it was unique and missed it in the C5.

Third-generation LS1 V8 was overhauled to an all-aluminum block, utilizing ignition coils replacing the distributor of all previous small-block engines and new cylinder firing order. Rated at 345 bhp and 350 lbs. ft. With 28 mpg highway mileage it avoided the gas guzzler tax.
Another trend set by Corvette was Run Flats Tires became standard equipment in 1997.

The most important of all refinements was the transmission being moved to the rear of the car right between the wheels aptly named trans-axle. Of course the significance of this was Corvette now had a more even distribution weight to the tune of 51% in front 48% in back. This may not seem like a big deal now but in 1997 as a gearhead or an American auto enthusiast you knew what they meant for the C5...Poising GM to enter and compete in the Super Car market.

My personal favorite accommodation was the introduction of the Fixed Roof Coupe for 1999.
There was a rumor back in the day that Chevy was entertaining the idea of offering a striped down model of the Corvette allegedly nicknaming it The Poor Man's Corvette. This was how the Fixed Roof Coupe would fit into the future stable of Corvettes. To be honest this wasn't such a bad idea as far as my circle of fiends were concerned, a no frills V8 Muscle Car would have been a welcomed turnaround for the American automotive enthusiast...It may have even made a Corvette buyer out of them.

But, it didn't happen.

What did happen was in 2001 Chevrolet used the Fix Roof Coupe body style too debut the most impressive Vehicle GM ever envisioned...2004 Corvette Z06 with the heart stopping LS6 hammering out 385 bhp and 385 lb·ft.
The FE4 suspension calibrated toward high speed operation was developed for Z06 and not available on other Corvette models.

2004 Corvette Z06 boasted 405 horsepower. However, dynamometer tests have shown that GM underrated the LS6 by 20 horsepower giving it a total of 425 asphalt splitting horsepower and a missile screaming 412 foot pounds of torque. 1.90 second from 0 to 60 mph. This 3,074 pound badass can shear through the quarter mile in 11.97 second, bone stock at 118.80 mph.

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[noshabibis]

"european look"? This is a American car with the Muscle and the Looks of a American car.

[noshabibis]

@01C5SemperFi NO it hasnt look at Corvettes HISTORY, do you notice the body style from back to the C1 through out the C6.

[mroachie]

Well said bro...well said

[FreshNoobDancer]

this car is sick when I can afford a vette I might just get an 04 z06

[defiantprogram]

holy shit 29 mpg?

[TheNorthernSoulKing]

Id rather have 70s and 80s one

[hotrodscoot2000]

This guy is cool because he gives a lot of very unique information, in a very short time !!! now I want one !!! Thanks

[IrishChris1979]

@Breze84

I watched this video again and he was definitely talking about the Z06 FRC body style because he said from 01' to '04 which is exactly the years the C5 Z06 was made.

[IrishChris1979]

@Breze84

I think he was talking about for the Z06. Every C5 owner knows about the FRC LS1 vettes. They were advertising them like crazy when they came out.

[Breze84]

Dont know much about vettes do you... They offered this body style starting in 99 which was a base C5 FRC...

[marcanthonystorm]

Dude this was really informative and well put together. Enjoyed reading it as much as watching the video. I have the 98 Convertable C5 and treat her really well. She's black too. I'll post a new video in a few weeks when some new things done to her are complete.

[tangledline]

29 mpg...you lucky dog. I get about 14 thanks to my crazy cam..but its worth it. I love my Z06 and just like yours...black on black.