2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe Introduced way back in 1963 as the ultimate track package for America's favorite sports car, the Z06 has spent the better part of the last 20 years embarrassing much more expensive competitors. As the successor to the C4 Corvette ZR1 extreme performance option, the C5 Z06 took horsepower and handling to another level. Using a tuned version of the standard LS1 Corvette engine, the Z06 produced 405hp and weighed considerably less than its high powered predecessor.  For consignment, a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with a title verified 36,117 actual miles. This modified version sports a Vortech supercharger and has made 569hp at the tires on the dyno, and includes cosmetic accenting that adds to its menacing charm.  ***Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public highways in your area.***   Exterior As if dipped in a vat of ink, this sinister Z06 presents in deep black paint augmented not only by the black Z06 wheels, but by dark smoked lenses including the marker lights, tail lights, and third brake light. All that black makes any visible red pop and you can see the calipers peeking through the spokes, engraved Corvette painted red, tow hooks front and rear, spears that line the center of the hood, and of course, let's not forget the crossed flag emblems and the Z in Z06. That 405 expressed on the fender might be fine for mere mortal Z06's, if there is such a thing, but this one boasts more and maybe throws some more clues with enormous exhaust tips on the quad presentation. Condition wise, we find only some chin scrapes and the rest of the car is nearly flawless.  Our ZR rated tires enjoy a date code no earlier than late 2021.   Interior Well of course the palette is black inside and the standard door panels do not veer from full color coverage, opening to the cockpit where black leather bucket seats invite you in, the driver's perch showing some wrinkles and a touch of wear on the ingress point on the side bolster. Up front, some high performance accommodations are made starting with the center stripe on the steering wheels and the pack of added gauges on the A-pillar along with a shift light. The Z06 standard instrument cluster is front and center while the center stack holds a simple AM/FM/Multi-CD unit and push button A/C controls, along with the spec plate. The center console is graced by a stout MGW shifter with a large ball handle while the floor is enhanced with Z06 mats over tight black carpet. Z06 is also embroidered on the seats and shows up as an emblem on the carpeted package shelf behind the seats.  Drivetrain Here's the hot sauce! A 5.7 liter LS6 V8 with a Vortech V2 S1 supercharger along with a Comp Cams valve spring and trunnion kit. It's mated to a Tremec T56 6-speed manual transmission routing power to the rear axle with 3.42 gears and Positraction.  Undercarriage Conditions are clean and dry underneath where we start with those quad exhausts and track frontwards through straight pipes and ending at Billy Boat headers into the block. There are no catalytic converters on board. Four wheel power disc brakes are improved by Powerstop Track Day rotors and carbon metallic pads. Suspension consists of the race inspired SLA double wishbone configuration with transverse mounted composite springs and monotube shock absorbers.  Drive-Ability You could be a 98 pound weakling and still feel tough behind the wheel of this mean looking Z06 and while we might weigh a bit more, it still seems to increase testosterone, especially when you crank the engine and release the glorious roar of the muffler-less exhaust! On the tarmac, the Vette demonstrates fantastic power and acceleration, the typical outstanding handling, and braking that is virtually track worthy. This nice build also enjoys 100% operation from a