Z06 vs. Coupe

 

They're both corvettes.  In some ways they're very similar.  The Z06 is touted as the "performance" Corvette, but you can get some performance upgrades for the Coupe.  What really is the difference?  

 
Different Items

Coupe

Z06
Engine (see below)
Engine Redline
Engine Limiter
Exhaust
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission (see below)

Available Suspensions (see below)
Turns Lock to Lock
Turning Diameter Curb
Turning Diameter Wall

Fog lights
Roof
Storage

Low Tire Pressure Warning System
Tires (see below)
Size Front
Size Rear
Wheels
Tread Width

Dual-Zone A/C
Twilight Sentinel
Heads Up Display
Telescoping Steering Wheel
12-Disc CD
Seats
Gauges

Interior Passenger Volume
Interior Cargo Volume
Headroom
Weight

0-60 (Manual Transmission)
Lateral Acceleration ("skidpad")
Drag Coefficient

Windshield
Brake Air Scoops

Price

 LS1 350hp
6000rpm
6200rpm
Stainless Steel
Standard
6 Speed MM6

FE1, F45, Z51
2.66
39.4 feet
40.3

Optional
Targa Removable
Hatchback

Standard
Eagle F1 GS Run Flat
P245/45ZR-17
P275/40ZR-18
xxx

Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
"Corvette" Stitching
"Standard"

51.4 ft.2
24.8 ft.2
37.9 inches

4.6 seconds
0.93g
0.29

Thicker
Standard

Less

 LS6 405hp
6500rpm
6600rpm
Titanium
Not Available
6 Speed M12

FE4
2.46
42.3 feet
43.3

Not Available (N/A)
Fixed Only
Trunk

N/A
Eagle F1 Supercar
P265/40ZR-17
P295/35ZR-18
xxxx

Standard
N/A
Standard
N/A
Not Available
"Z06" Stitching, side bolster
"Checkerboard"

51.7 ft.2
13.3 ft.2
37.8 inches

3.9 seconds
1.00g
0.31

Thinner
Larger

More

Engine
 Much has been made of the Z06's superior power.
The block has been reworked for sustained high-speed operation, the camshaft has a new profile and the intake manifold is new. The cylinder heads now have higher compression, flow more air and use stronger valve springs.

Suspension
 The Z06 features a unique FE4 suspension which is not available on other Corvette models. It features a larger front stabilizer bar, stiffer rear leaf spring and revised camber settings.

Drive Train
Gear Ratios, skip shift

Tires
The Eagle F1 Supercar tires fitted on the Z06 have superior cornering capability compared with the Eagle F1 GS fitted on regular Corvettes.  The Eagle F1 GS tires have run-flat capabilities and superior wet traction compared to the Supercar tires.