2006-2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C6 Cotton T-Shirt

The 2006-2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 proved that American engineering could embarrass European supercars on the track. Weighing just 3,130 pounds, this machine achieved a 198-mph top speed and a 3.7-second zero-to-sixty sprint, offering unmatched race-ready capability for the price.

At the heart of the car is the LS7, a naturally aspirated 7.0-liter (427 cubic inch) small-block V8. It produces 505 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 470 pound-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm. Featuring titanium connecting rods and a dry-sump oil system, it revs to a thrilling 7,000-rpm redline.

To save weight, the chassis features an aluminum frame with a magnesium engine cradle, replacing the standard steel structure. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a rear-mounted six-speed manual transmission. Transverse leaf springs and stiff dampers deliver immense lateral grip on the track.

Chevrolet built exactly 27,979 units of this generation. Today, it is highly sought after by collectors and track-day drivers as the high-water mark for naturally aspirated Corvettes. It replaced the hardtop C5 Z06 and was eventually succeeded by the supercharged C7 Z06 in 2015.