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Basically the same coupe and convertible as 2005, but with a new fix-roof hardtop Z06 being added. The one major improvement that arrived for the 2006 Coupe and Convertible was the introduction of a six-speed automatic transmission to replace the earlier four-speed automatic transmission. Electronically controlled by an internally-mounted, 32-bit processor, the optional six-speed automatic transmission included paddle shifters, which offered the driver the option of manually shifting the transmission while operating the car in “Sport” – one of two selectable transmission modes (the other being “Drive”). The automatic transmission used 2.56:1 gearing with the hope of improving fuel mileage but reviews were mixed; EPA rating was an additional 2 MPG but city driving actually resulted in a 1 MPG loss.
A new Z06 fixed-roof hardtop joined the coupe and convertible body styles
for 2006.
Inside, the new, 3-spoke steering wheel replaced the 4-spoke design
of 2005.
The size of the front wheel openings was enlarged to make room for a
pair of Goodyear Eagle F1 P275/35R18 tires mated to a pair of five spoke
18 x 9.5 wheels. The rear quarter panels received a pair of functional
air scoops, located just behind the driver and passenger doors, which
served as cooling ducts for the rear brakes. Much like the front fenders,
the rear quarter panels included more pronounced flaring and larger
wheel openings to house the even more impressive Goodyear Eagle F1 P325/30ZR19
tires, which were mated to a similar pair of five spoke wheels.
QG7 wheels are 18x9.5 front with 275/35ZR18 tires and 19x12 rear
with 325/30ZR19 tires are featured with the Z06.
The Z06 featured heated leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a premium Bose sounds system with a six-disc CD changer, satellite navigation, GM’s OnStar tracking/assistance feature, and an XM satellite radio system.
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