Materials and processes in the Z06 corvette

摘要

The Z06 Corvette is a demonstration of how advanced materials and manufacturing processes can be optimized for outstanding performance and fuel economy. The Chevrolet Z06 Corvette is the fastest, most powerful, and most technologically advanced Corvette in its heritage-rich 55 year history. The Z06 achieves 0 to 60 mph performance in 3.7 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 11.7 seconds at 125 mph, a top speed of 198 mph, and maximum lateral acceleration of 1.04 g. In addition to the Z06's excellent vehicle performance, the 7.0 L LS7 engine delivers 505 horsepower, while achieving 24 mpg EPA highway mileage rating for 2008. In fact, the Z06 is the first 500+ horsepower vehicle exempt from the gas guzzler tax in the United States. This striking combination of high performance and fuel economy is in no small part attributable to materials and process technologies introduced into the Z06. Many were inspired by products designed and developed for the Corvette C5R road racing program. This article focuses on material and process contributions to the performance of the Z06 Corvette.