2003 Chevrolet Corvette

ZO6 Coupe

8 - Cyl.

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The '03 Z06 is basically carryover from '02, but collectors will note the new 50th-Anniversary exterior badges. Checking the Z06 option GETS you the same-size 5.7-liter Chevy small-block V-8 as in a base Corvette. But more compression, a higher-lift cam, lighter valves, stronger valve springs, a higher-intake manifold, lower-restriction air cleaner, and higher-capacity titanium exhaust system allow this LS6 version of the 5.7-liter to produce an additional 55 horses and 25 lb-ft of torque over the base model's 350-horsepower LS1. All this while returning 28 mpg on the way to and from the proving grounds--simply amazing. Equally so is the raspy exhaust note that rips out of the Z06's titanium exhaust system--American V-8 all the way, but sharper, edgier The Z06's performance-oriented Z51 suspension provides Krazy-Glue-like grip in the corners, yet offers a more than tolerable ride on most types of road surfaces, thanks to sufficient wheel travel and well-tuned damping rates. The Active Handling helps keep even the most inexperienced driver going in his intended direction, but push the deactivation button, downshift to second, and the 400 lb-ft of torque will allow this long-nose patriot to slip its tail out like Grandma on an icy sidewalk. Proper steering input corrects the oversteer, and off you go, with a big grin on your face.