2008 Corvette 427 Z06

Limited edition 505bhp Corvette unveiled

By Garlick / Friday, 15 February 2008 / Loading comments

Say hello to another 'limited edition' car, the Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 to be precise, built to pay homage to the big-block Stingrays of the mid 60's. So why is it called the 427? This number refers to the cubic- inch displacement for the high performance versions of the Corvette that were offered between 1966 and 1969. It also happens to be the cubic- inch equivalent of the Z06 7.0 small- block V8.

The fantastically named Crystal Red Tintcoat paint is unique to this car, along with very American chrome alloy wheels. It's certainly not subtle. Body coloured rear spoiler and door handles along with Crystal Red interior, 427 embroidered seats, 427 bonnet badges and 427 floor mats complete the make over.

Each of the 505 cars will be signed and numbered by Wil Cooksey- Corvettes assembly plant manager who is retiring after 15 years on the job. 427 cars will be sold in the US and Canada with 78 being exported into Europe.

Sales start this Spring, with a sticker price of $84,195, although sadly we can expect to pay a lot more to get a car over here.