2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition

To celebrate its past success at Le Mans, Chevrolet introduced the '04 Corvette Z06, a race-inspired option in the form of a lightweight carbon-fiber hood that weighs just 20.5 pounds–10.6 less than the standard unit. This hood is constructed of unique, single-direction fibers intended to eliminate waviness, a trait common on painted carbon fiber. Atop the paint are silver stripes with red edges, similar to the stripe package used as a Le Mans-only aesthetic on the C5-R race cars. At the time, GM said it was the first time carbon fiber was used for a major body panel in a mass production vehicle.

The commemorative package for '04, the Z06 received specific chassis tuning upgrades intended to deliver increased performance and more vehicle control–all with a smoother ride around town. Considerable attention was paid to refinement of the Sachs' shock valving in order to diminish the impact of yaw and roll, particularly in a series of tight corners. The chassis refinements and reduced vehicle weight paid off, as the '04 Z06 joined the ranks of the select few volume-production vehicles to have broken the 8-minute barrier for lap times at the 170-turn, 14-mile-long Nürburgring circuit in Germany. This is a worthy accomplishment, considering that the exact same vehicle can then be driven cross-country in air-conditioned comfort.

This ultra-low-mileage car was sold new at Lujack’s Chevrolet in Davenport, Iowa; it has traveled only 894 miles, and it presents in a condition akin to how it left the factory. It is fully equipped with the 5.7L LS6 engine developing 405 HP and backed by a 6-speed manual transmission. The commemorative Lemans blue paint is in beautiful condition and paired with silver stripes, and the Corvette features the commemorative insignia on the truck lid. Collector-owned since new, it retains the owner's manual, two keys, an instructional CD, the original delivery portfolio and more. For those seeking an ultra-low-mileage, special, limited edition Z06, this car is an excellent example for the collector and Corvette enthusiast alike.