The Z06, has gained girth - an extra 3.3 inches. That provides the room necessary to house a pair of enormous 325/30ZR-19 tires.

A closer look reveals additional details designed largely with aerodynamics in mind. There's the deep front spoiler, and a small rear spoiler. Chevy engineers have put a lot of emphasis on the underbody, as well.

The Z06 gets special air scoops on the hood and air scoops to help cool its oversized brakes, as well. They're 14-inch cross-drilled front discs with six-piston calipers and 13.4-inch cross-drilled rear rotors with four-piston calipers. Any good supercar should be able to stop even faster than it starts.

Well! The verdict is: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is a truly world-class American sports car.

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