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Slideshow2001 Corvette C5 Z06
A Classic - Reinvented
David Kimble drawing courtesy of GM
The new Z06 was equipped to be a dual purpose car: one that is at home on both the race track and public roads. Track days for amateur race car drivers had become popular and the Corvette lineup now featured a worthy participant.
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Chrome Beauty
Price: $17,900 Exterior: Magnetic Red Metallic Interior: Black Miles: 34,972 Location: Palm Desert, CA Click Here for more info |
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Magnetic Red Metallic Paint; Body Side Moldings; Dual Removable Roof Panels; Selective Real Time Damping; Magnesium Wheels; Delco Stereo System with CD; Performance Handling Package (more) |
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The star of the new Z06 was the LS6 engine which was named in honor of the 454 cu in. 425 hp motor available in 1971. It is based on the LS1 that powers the convertible and coupe Corvettes; both engines have 5.7 liters (346 cu in) of displacement. The Z06 is rated at 385 hp @ 6,000 RPM and the LS1 is 350 hp @ 5,600 RPM. See the power curve to the right. The increase is due to higher compression cylinder heads (LS6 > 10.5:1; LS1 > 10.1:1) with improved porting, larger fuel injectors, a more aggressive camshaft, stronger valve springs and better crankcase pressure management along with speedier oil return. Backing up the improvements (pun intended) was a less restrictive lighter weight titanium exhaust system. Red engine covers gave the LS6 some visual distinction.
Worth noting is the 385 hp rating of the LS6, which is 10 hp more than the LT5 found in the 1990 ZR-1. The simpler and less pricey two valve single camshaft design had conclusively proved itself over the complex and expensive four valve / four cam concept.
| 2001 Corvette Weight Specifications | |||
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| Coupe | Convertible | Z06 | |
| Curb Weight, est. (kg/lbs) | 1,458 / 3,214 | 1,456 / 3,210 | 1,413 / 3,115 |
2001 Corvette Options, Prices
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| 1SB* | Preferred Equipment Group-Sport Coupe | 2,514 (7.06%) | $1,639.00 |
| 1SB** | Preferred Equipment Group-Convertible | 1,710 (4.80%) | $1,769.00 |
| 1SC*** | Preferred Equipment Group-Sport Coupe | 11,558 (32.44%) | $2,544.00 |
| 1SC**** | Preferred Equipment Group-Convertible | 11,881 (33.35%) | $2,494.00 |
| 79U | Millennium Yellow with tint coat | 3,887 (10.91%) | $600.00 |
| 86U | Magnetic Red Metallic Paint (coupe and convertible) | 3,322 (9.32%) | $600.00 |
| AAB | Memory Package (Z06 hardtop) | 4,780 (13.42%) | $150.00 |
| B34 | Floor Mats | 34,907 (97.98%) | $25.00 |
| B84 | Body Side Moldings | 20,457 (57.42%) | $75.00 |
| C2L | Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) | 5,099 (14.31%) | $1,100.00 |
| CC3 | Removable Roof Panel, blue tint (coupe) | 4,769 (13.39%) | $650.00 |
| DD0 | Electrochromic Mirrors (Z06 hardtop) | 4,576 (12.84%) | $120.00 |
| F45 | Selective Real Time Damping (coupe and convertible) | 5,620 (15.77%) | $1,695.00 |
| G92 | Performance 3.15 Axle (automatic, coupe and convertible) | 12,882 (36.16%) | $300.00 |
| MN6 | 6-Speed Manual Transmission (coupe and convertible) | 16,019 (44.96%) | $815.00 |
| N73 | Magnesium Wheels (coupe and convertible) | 1,022 (2.87%) | $2,000.00 |
| QF5 | Polished Aluminum Wheels (coupe and convertible) | 22,980 (64.50%) | $895.00 |
| R8C | Corvette Museum Delivery | 457 (1.28%) | $490.00 |
| U1S | Remote 12-Disc Changer (coupe and convertible) | 14,198 (39.85%) | $600.00 |
| UL0 | Delco Stereo Cassette (replaces standard radio) | 6,844 (19.21%) | n/a |
| UN0 | Delco Stereo System with CD | 28,783 (80.79%) | $100.00 |
| V49 | Front License Plate Frame | 18,935 (53.15%) | $15.00 |
| Z51 | Performance Handling Package (coupe and convertible) | 7,817 (21.94%) | $350.00 |
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Total Production:
35,627
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 346 cu. in. 350 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $40,475.00. |
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2001 Packages |
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| RPO | Description | Contains | Production | Price |
| 1SB |
Preferred Equipment Group - Coupe |
Six way power passenger seat, dual zone A/C, auxillary lamps, memory package and luggage / parcel shade. | 2,514 (7.06%) | $1,639 |
| 1SC |
Preferred Equipment Group - Coupe |
1SB equipment + electrochromic mirrors, heads-up instrument display, twilight sentinal and telescopic power steering column | 11,558 (32.44%) | $2,544 |
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Preferred Equipment Group - Convertible |
1SB equipment + electrochromic mirrors, heads-up instrument display, twilight sentinal and telescopic power steering column | 11,881 (33.35%) | $2,494 |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | |
| 11 | Light Pewter Metallic | 3,462 (9.72%) | Black / Light Gray / Red | Black / White | |
| 12 | Quicksilver Metallic | 4,822 (13.53%) | Black / Light Gray / Red | Black / White | |
| 28 | Navy Blue Metallic | 2,587 (7.26%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 40 | Speedway White | 2,465 (6.92%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak / Red | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 41 | Black | 6,971 (19.57%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak / Red | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 70 | Torch Red | 7,192 (20.19%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak / Red | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 79 | Millennium Yellow | 3,887 (10.91%) | Black | Black / White | |
| 86 | Magnetic Red Metallic | 3,322 (9.32%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 91 | Dark Bowling Green Metall | 919 (2.58%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak | Black / Light Oak / White | |
Next: 2001 Corvette C5: Return of the Z06
2001 Corvette Engine, Transmission Updates
2001 Press Release
2001 Press Release Photos
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Comments (4)
You'll find a good chart at https://www.corvettecentral.com/wheel-offset
What is the offset front and rear on an 01 base convertible?
In the 2001 Notes, the horsepower should be 350.
In the notes, it should say 350 horsepower.
Marty:
Like my Dad used to say, "when you're right, you're right". The notes have been updated, thank you for taking the time to write.
~paul