37k-Mile 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition

Description

The 2004 Z06’s moon-shot 11.97 quarter-mile blast in GM High-Tech Performance magazine cemented this race-ready Corvette’s legend. However, the C5 Z06 had been terrorizing drag strips and road courses since its 2001 introduction.

Much of the credit goes to the groundbreaking LS6 engine. This high-strung, 5.7L V8 was a factory-tuned evolution of the LS1, and featured high-flow cylinder heads, a high-lift camshaft, and a revised intake to deliver 405 horsepower through a close-ratio six-speed manual. The Z06’s hardtop body wore a titanium exhaust and thinner windshield glass, tipping the scales at just 3,118 pounds — about 100 pounds lighter than the Corvette coupe.

Combined with a capable suspension that pulled 1g on the skidpad, and powerful disc brakes that yanked it down from 70 mph in only 152 feet, the C5 Z06 was a supercar that was comfortable enough to commute in. Motor Trend reported, “To really get an appreciation of what this thing’s capable of, you need a racing seat…the cornering capabilities are that good.”

Showing just 36,800 miles, this 2004 Z06 is one of only 2,025 Commemorative Edition models built. The exterior is finished in unique Le Mans Blue including a Commemorative Edition-specific carbon fiber hood, while a Shale interior is framed by a back-half roll bar. Additional modifications include a performance camshaft, cold-air induction, aftermarket intake, and high-flow exhaust system, with chrome C6 Z06 wheels hiding Wilwood brakes. This tastefully-upgraded, low-mile C5 Z06 is now offered by the selling dealer with a clean CARFAX history report, owner's manual, and a clean Pennsylvania title in the selling dealer’s name.

Highlights

• Offered from Collectible Classics

• One of 2,025 final-year 2004 Z06 Commemorative Editions built

• 5.7L LS6 V8 factory rated at 405 hp and 400 lb-ft. of torque

• 6-speed manual transmission with Z06-specific gearing

• Recently-replaced clutch, flywheel, master/slave cylinders and seals

• Clean CARFAX history report

Factory Equipment

• (Z16) Commemorative Edition includes:

  • Carbon fiber hood on Z06

  • (19U) Le Mans Blue paint with silver stripes and red edges

  • Shale leather interior with unique headrest embroidery

  • Polished wheels

  • Unique badging 

• Z06-specific cylinder heads with lightweight, hollow-stem valves

• 10.5 to 1 compression ratio

• FE4 Z06-specific independent suspension

• Active Handling and Traction Control

• Limited-slip differential

• Speed sensitive rack and pinion steering with power steering cooler

• 200-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges

• Head Up Display

• Tilt steering wheel

• Power driver seat

• Bose AM/FM/CD stereo

Modifications

• 18” split-spoke C6 Z06 wheels wearing 285/30 front, 315/30 rear Pirelli P Zero tires

• Wilwood brakes (6-piston front, 4-piston rear)

• Aftermarket camshaft

• FAST intake manifold

• Dynatech headers and Borla cat-back exhaust system

• Catalytic converters believed to be removed

• Hurricane cold air intake

• Back half roll bar that adds rigidity without impeding driver/passenger access

• Short-throw shifter

• Center interior air vent removed

Servicing & Documentation

• The seller reports that prior to this auction they had the clutch, flywheel, master/slave cylinders, and associated seals replaced.

• Clean CARFAX history report

Known Imperfections

• Tires have 2009 date codes

• Rear defroster wiring not connected

• Some cosmetic flaws commensurate with likely prior track use

Ownership History

The accompanying clean CARFAX history report places this Z06 in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and back to Pennsylvania.

Included Items

• Owner’s manual

Additional Information

• Due to the modifications on this 2004 Corvette Z06, it may not pass emissions testing in some states. As always, bidders are responsible for confirming all registration and emissions requirements in their state before placing a bid.