Is the LS7 a good engine?
The LS7 makes over 500 horsepower naturally aspirated right out of the box. As good as it is, racers and the aftermarket love this engine and tons of great parts are available. Each level will provide more performance than the one before it.
How fast is a 2008 Z06?
198 mph
LS7 engine – The Z06’s LS7 7.0L engine delivers 505 horsepower (377 kW) in a 3,132-pound (1,421 kg) package – a combination that delivers 0-60 performance of 3.7 seconds in first gear, quarter-mile times of 11.7 seconds at 125 mph and a top speed of 198 mph (as recorded on Germany’s Autobahn).
How many C7 Z06 were made?
Production totals
| Model year | Stingray | Z06 |
|---|---|---|
| Coupe | Coupe | |
| 2017 | 11,253 | 6,197 |
| 2018 | 3,068 | 2,353 |
| 2019 | 11,499 | 5,965 |
What does the Z06 stand for?
Z71 being for light duty trucks going off-road ergo “Off Road Package”. Z06 was actually a race-type package on ’63 Vettes including the “big tank”. It’s genesis, this time, was for a streetable comp-type package (specific engine/suspension etc.
How many miles will a C6 Corvette last?
200,000 miles
According to Motor and Wheels, owners can expect their new Corvette to last for 150,000 to 200,000 miles. For most drivers, that’s probably about 10 to 13 years minimum.
Do all Z06s have valve guide problems?
General Motors The valve guide problem pertains to the LS7 engine, which was installed on C6 Corvette Z06 models from 2006 to 2013. But not all Z06 Corvettes from the sixth generation are affected, and GM narrowed the issue down to Corvettes built between 2008 and 2011—roughly less than 10 percent of Z06 models.
What are the most common problems with the Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
According to GM, the most common customer complaint has been excessive valve train noise. If you aren’t sure if your engine noise is normal, Corvette mechanic Paul Koerner recommends finding a Z06 with an LS7 and similar miles and comparing the two engine sounds with the cars side by side.
Do all Z06 Corvettes have LS7 valve guides?
This is a not a widespread mistake that applies to all 28,000 Z06 Corvettes from the sixth generation, according to GM. The carmaker believes that much of the hype relating to LS7 valve guide wear has been the result of misinformation, and was not based on the insubstantial number of engines returned under warranty.