Ron Dittmer

Hey all,

A friend at work is considering a C5-ZO6. He has some questions that I am not 100% sure about.

1) Does the ZO6 have the same steel frame as the coupe & convertible? He asks if it is aluminum.
2) Is the stance the same as well?
I think the answer to both questions is "yes" but want to confirm.

I think he has the C6-ZO6 mixed up with the C5-ZO6. I want to be accurate in my response for the C5-ZO6.

For the record, what are the primary differences with the C5-ZO6 compared to the other C5s of the same years? I am talking 2002-2004 model years here.

CHJ In Virginia

Answers to your questions.
1) Same steel frame on all C5 cars. C6-Z06 had aluminum frame.
2) C5 Z06 has wider wheels and tires than were used on coupe and vert.
3) Primary differences between Z06 and coupe / vert were, more HP, stiffer suspension, wider wheels/tires, lighter - thinner window glass, cost more $.

Vetteman Jack

Pretty much sums it up.

Ron Dittmer

Thanks guys. I passed on the info.

I did not realize the glass was thinner on the ZO6.

ZEE-OH-6

I owned a 1999 coupe for 9 years than sold it to purchase a 2004 Z06 - https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...erformance.php - NO COMPARISON ................... buy the Z06 !

nate1121

I can attest to that fact! The April 16th tornados in 2011 took care of mine quite easily... And I was in the car! haha not fun.

DARRYLZO6

If you REALLY want to impress your friend, you ought to include the 2001 model Z as well. Afterall, that was the first model year of the C5ZO6, right? With the exception of the slight hp difference, all the cars are the same.