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2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

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Rating7.4

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Midsize Coupe
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$75,600
Starting Price 

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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Astounding acceleration

Rivals are much sportier

Updated seats and new steering wheel

Agile braking system

Dated interior design

New Bose sound system

Near-perfect handling and ride quality

Added optional ZR1's Performance Traction Management system

Surprising cargo room

Specs & Features

$75,600

price

505 hp @ 6300 rpm

horsepower

470 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

7.0L 8cyl RWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize coupe segment, the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe is a direct competitor to the Nissan GT-R Coupe and the Jaguar XKR Coupe. We can also consider the Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe which is much more expensive than the Z06 Coupe. The Z06 Coupe starts off at an MSRP of $75,600, with 3 trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 7.0L V8 engine and a 6-speed manual transmission, producing 505 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Z06 Coupe manages a 0-60 of 3.9 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG. 

Buying Advice

The Z06 comes in a single well-appointed trim level. We recommend opting for the available Performance package that adds carbon-ceramic brakes, lightweight black wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup run-flat tires, an adaptive suspension, Performance Traction Management, and a larger spoiler.

Trims

    Base
    $75,600 onwards
    • Auxiliary audio jack
    • Bose sound system
    • Navigation system
    • Satellite radio
    • Touchscreen display

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2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		3.77 sec11.6 sec133 mph
    		3.5 sec--
    		3.5 sec--
    		3.77 sec11.4 sec133 mph
    		3.78 sec--
    		3.8 sec-205 mph
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    2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		15 mpg24 mpg18 mpg18 gal.270/432 mi.
      		18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg16.9 gal.- -
      		16 mpg26 mpg19 mpg18 gal.288/468 mi.
      		17 mpg24 mpg19 mpg16.9 gal.283.2/424.8 mi.
      		16 mpg23 mpg19 mpg19.5 gal.312/448.5 mi.
      		15 mpg25 mpg19 mpg18 gal.-

      2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		175.6 in.75.9 in.48.7 in.4 in.105.7 in.
        		200.2 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5 in.116.3 in.
        		199.4 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5 in.116.3 in.
        		189.1 in.76.6 in.54.3 in.4.5 in.108.1 in.

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        		188.2 in.73.9 in.55.4 in.5.7 in.107.1 in.
        		185.8 in.75 in.50.4 in.4 in.107.9 in.

        2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		22.4 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.
          		-91 cu.ft.4.8 cu.ft.
          		13.1 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.74.7 cu.ft.
          		6.6 cu.ft.78 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.
          		22.4 cu.ft.116 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.
          		10.6 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.

          2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		51 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.-
            		65.7 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.-
            		79 cu.ft.-4.8 cu.ft.-
            		12.8 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.12.8 cu.ft.-
            		13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.-
            		35.9 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.-

            2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		--3175 lbs.
              		4000 lbs.1440 lbs.3311 lbs.
              		--4806 lbs.
              		-840 lbs.3829 lbs.
              		-992 lbs.- -
              		-1121 lbs.4940 lbs.

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