With the introduction of the 2014 C7 Corvette, Chevrolet followed the pattern it set with the C5 and C6 generations, waiting until the following model year to add the Z06 option to the lineup. The new car’s arrival proved worth the wait, as the new Z06 departed from the C5 and C6 generations with the addition of a removable roof panel in the coupe and the first convertible model, both made possible by the C7’s significantly re-engineered and much stronger aluminum frame. Through its five-year production cycle, the C7 Z06 cemented its reputation as one of the best performance values of any car in the world, delivering breathtaking acceleration and adrenaline-charged cornering power that could compete with far more expensive competitors. Central to the Z06’s appeal is its supercharged, dry-sump 6.2L LT4 all aluminum V-8 engine. A pushrod, OHV V-8 in the grand Corvette tradition, the LT4 delivers 650 HP at 6,400 RPM and 650 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 RPM, accompanied by a hammering exhaust note that, upon reaching full song, is reminiscent of nothing less than a ‘60s Can-Am machine. Showing just 17,738 miles on the odometer, this rare 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is one of just 100 examples produced for Hertz Corporation to celebrate that company’s 100th anniversary. Finished in distinctive Corvette Racing Yellow tint coat with carbon fiber ground effects and hood insert, black stripes and a Jet Black interior with yellow stitching accents, it combines the mighty LT4 engine with the optional, 8-speed, paddle-shift, automatic transmission and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential. In addition to selectable drive modes, it carries a generous selection of options including the 3LZ Trim Package, black alloy wheels and yellow-painted brake calipers, heated and ventilated Competition Sport bucket seats, yellow paddle shifters, power windows, locks, mirrors and seats, a 10-speaker Bose Premium audio system, SiriusXM radio capability and a universal home remote.
