2006 C6-when will we get info?

[OLDGOAT]

Does anyone have info on the 2006 C6? It's now just about six months until production begins on the second year of the C6. I understand that GM extended the build of the '05 by a couple of months to the end of summer. Still, the changes for the base '06 must be set by now.....when will they be released? Of course, we've seen the '06 Z06 but don't know which, if any, of the changes on it will extend to the base model.

It seems that GM is doing a better job of controlling info about the '06 model than they did with the Z06 intro. There is just no information to be found about the '06 base model. It is interesting that they decided to push out the intro of the '06 model year. Could it be that they are tooling up some significant changes from '05 or is it just a marketing strategy?

 

[c4c5specialist]

HI there,
Information is available to the service technician who needs to be trained on the repair of the car.
Proof is the information already in service information on the 6L80-E automatic that will be coming to Corvette.
There are also a few other things in the works as well.
Public release of technical information will most likely start in June.
Allthebest, c4c5

 

[fdxpilot]

This is copied from a thread on another forum:


1YY07 - Corvette: Coupe
Options:
10U-Arctic White, Exterior
19U-LeMans Blue Metallic, Exterior
41U-Black, Exterior
45U-Velocity Yellow
67U-Machine Silver Metallic, Exterior
71U-Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic
74U-Victory Red, Exterior
80U-Monterey Red, Exterior
023-Cobalt Red Leather
193-Ebony Leather
313-Cashmere Leather
843-Titanium Leather
1LT-LT Package Option 1
2LT-LT Package Option 2
3LT-LT Package Option 3
C2L-Roof Package, Dual Removable
CC3-Roof Panel, Removable, Transparent
F55-Magnetic Selective Ride Control
FE9-Federal Emissions
LS2-Engine, 6L, LS2, V8 SFI
MN6-Transmission, 6-Speed, Manual
MX0-Transmission, 6-Speed Auto
NE1-MA/ME/NY/VT Emissions
QG6-Wheels, Painted Aluminum
QG7-Wheels, Polished Aluminum
R8C-Corvette Museum Delivery
U2K-XM Satellite Radio
U3U-Sound System w/Navigation
UE1-OnStar System
US8-Sound System
US9-Sound System
VK3-License Plate Bracket, Front
YF5-California Emissions
Z51-Performance Package

1YY67 - Corvette: Convertible
Options:
10U-Arctic White, Exterior
19U-LeMans Blue Metallic, Exterior
41U-Black, Exterior
45U-Velocity Yellow
67U-Machine Silver Metallic, Exterior
71U-Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic
74U-Victory Red, Exterior
80U-Monterey Red, Exterior
023-Cobalt Red Leather
193-Ebony Leather
313-Cashmere Leather
843-Titanium Leather
29T-Convertible Top, Storm Gray
35T-Convertible Top, Beige
37T-Convertible Top, Titanium
41T-Convertible Top, Black
2LT-LT Package Option 2
3LT-LT Package Option 3
CM7-Convertible Top, Power
F55-Magnetic Selective Ride Control
FE9-Federal Emissions
LS2-Engine, 6L, LS2, V8 SFI
MN6-Transmission, 6-Speed, Manual
MX0-Transmission, 6-Speed Auto
NE1-MA/ME/NY/VT Emissions
QG6-Wheels, Painted Aluminum
QG7-Wheels, Polished Aluminum
R8C-Corvette Museum Delivery
U2K-XM Satellite Radio
U3U-Sound System w/Navigation
UE1-OnStar System
US8-Sound System
US9-Sound System
VK3-License Plate Bracket, Front
YF5-California Emissions
Z51-Performance Package

1YY87 - Corvette: Z06 Coupe
Options:
19U-LeMans Blue Metallic, Exterior
41U-Black, Exterior
45U-Velocity Yellow
67U-Machine Silver Metallic, Exterior
71U-Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic
74U-Victory Red, Exterior
023-Cobalt Red Leather
193-Ebony Leather
843-Titanium Leather
1LZ-LZ Package Option 1
2LZ-LZ Package Option 2
FE9-Federal Emissions
LS7-ENGINE GAS, 8 CYL, 7.0L, SFI, ALUM,
MN6-Transmission, 6-Speed, Manual
NE1-MA/ME/NY/VT Emissions
Q10-Wheels, Painted Aluminum
QL9-Wheels, Polished Aluminum
R8C-Corvette Museum Delivery
U2K-XM Satellite Radio
U3U-Sound System w/Navigation
US8-Sound System
US9-Sound System
VK3-License Plate Bracket, Front
YF5-California Emissions
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/report.php?p=1549938157

 

[OLDGOAT]

that's interesting. I notice a separate option for the front license plate. I wonder what "LT" and "LZ" packages are?

 

[fdxpilot]

My impression is they are equivalent to the current 1Sx packages.

1LT=1SX
2LT=1SA
3LT=1SB

Kinda makes sense, as there is no 1LT package on the vert.

 

[psimms]

fdxpilot/ Thanks for the info. The 6 speed auto trans is very interesting on the 2006 Vert. I see no auto trans on the 2006 Z06. Other performance cars have a version of auto trans, like tiptronic, F1 cars have semi-auto trans. Is there NO demand for one in a Corvette? Just some random thoughts.

 

[c4c5specialist]

HI there,
Consider this, everytime you pair a different transmission with an engine, you MUST obtain EPA emissions compliance certification. I, personally, believe that it is a cost only reason. It costs alot to certify a driveline for compliance.
This is the reason why there was NO LT4 automatic, or LT1 stick shift in 1996.
Allthebest, c4c5

 

[psimms]

Thanks for the insight c4c5. I like the thingee banging its head on the wall. Your point is well made.

 

[OLDGOAT]

I wonder what the 0-60 and qtr mile times will be for the 6 speed auto vs the manual. My bet is that they will be very close. Could the auto be even faster? I may have to rethink my lust for a 6 speed manual. Could be that the 6 speed auto C6 will do a very nice impersonation of a rocket sled......