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8.2
/ 10 Overall Ratings
- An impressive performance value, the Z06 is waving the American flag on the world stage of performance cars.
8.4 / 10 Dynamics
9.0 / 10 Engine Performance
- With substantial torque and high-rpm punch, the Z06's engine is among the best.
7.5 / 10 Transmission Performance
- Clunky shift linkage hampers the overall shifting experience in the Z06.
8.0 / 10 Brake Performance
- High heat capacity ranks these brakes among the best.
8.0 / 10 Steering Perfomance
- The Z06's steering is good but not telepathic.
9.0 / 10 Handling
- With tail-wagging at-the-limit behaviour, the Z06 isn't a beginner's car.
9.0 / 10 Fun-to-Drive
- It's hard to not have fun with 505 hp.
6.5 / 10 Comfort
9.0 / 10 Ride Comfort
- The Vette's high limits are balanced with respectable ride compliance.
7.0 / 10 Wind Noise
- Wind noise is average in the Z06.
7.0 / 10 Road Noise
- Road noise is average in the Z06.
8.0 / 10 Front Seat Comfort/Space/Access
- Considering its abilities, the Z06 offers ample seat comfort.
0.0 / 10 Rear Seat Comfort/Space/Access
8.0 / 10 Driving Position
- Comfortable and adjustable the Z06 offers a decent driving position considering its proportions.
6.8 / 10 Function
8.5 / 10 Headlight Illumination
- Xenon headlamps improve headlamp intensity.
8.0 / 10 Visibility
- Despite it's low driving position, the Corvette offers decent visibility.
8.0 / 10 Instrument Panel Layout
- The large tachometer dominates the Z06's instrument panel.
7.0 / 10 Climate Control System Layout
- Climate control can be cumbersome with two knobs and eight buttons, but overall it's OK.
7.0 / 10 Audio System Layout
- Because it's integrated with the optional navigation system, some controls can be difficult to access.
7.0 / 10 Secondary Control Layout
- Secondary control operation in the Z06 is average.
7.0 / 10 Interior Storage
- Interior storage is average in all Corvettes.
8.0 / 10 Standard Cargo/Trunk Space
- There's enough room in the Z06's hatch for a weekend's worth of baggage.
0.0 / 10 Maximum Cargo Space (ease & amount)
7.0 / 10 Cupholders
- The Corvette's cupholders are average.
7.3 / 10 Design/Build Quality
9.0 / 10 Exterior Design
- With striking vents, scoops and huge wheels, the Z06 is the best-looking Vette available.
7.0 / 10 Interior Design
- There's little in the Vette's interior that makes it better than average.
7.0 / 10 Interior Materials
- Materials are improved in the C6, but aren't on par with its German competition.
7.0 / 10 Interior Control Tactile Feel
- Control feel in the Z06 is average.
7.0 / 10 Squeaks & Rattles
- We didn't observe any squeaks or rattles in our test vehicle.
7.0 / 10 Panel Fitment & Gaps
- Fit and finish seemed above average for GM but only average for the class.
Consumer Ratings are also available for this style.
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