One of the vital coveted of all fifth-generation Corvettes was the high-performance Z06 mannequin. Right here’s an opportunity at proudly owning one in a stealthy black end with solely 75,000 miles on the odometer.

The Decide of the Day is a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by a non-public vendor in Spokane, Washington. (Click on the hyperlink to view the itemizing)

“You might be viewing a really good Z06 that is a superb driver,” the itemizing begins. “The automobile has 75k effectively cared-for miles and [I have] owned for the final three years. Runs and drives like new.”

The fifth-generation Corvette sport automobile initially got here to marketplace for the 1997 mannequin 12 months utilizing all-new exterior styling on the Basic Motors Y-body platform. Within the curiosity of optimizing energy whereas minimizing weight, many of the physique was assembled from a kind of fiberglass known as sheet molded composite (SMC).

A high-performance C5 Corvette was launched in 2001 and named the Z06. The center this beast was its LS6 motor, which was primarily a tuned 5.7-liter LS1. Output was initially rated at 385 horsepower and was quickly ramped as much as 405 horsepower beginning in 2002. The one out there transmission for the Z06 was a six-speed guide all through the manufacturing run.

There are a couple of visible issues that make the Z06 stand out from different Corvettes. One is the fixed-roof coupe (FRC) physique fashion which is a distinction to the standard glass hatchback. One other noteworthy design cue is the brake ducts that are simply ahead of the rear wheel on both facet.

The inside cockpit of this ‘vette has an attention grabbing two-tone purple and black leather-based motif. The vendor states {that a} quick shifter has been added however the remaining seems factory-original. The digital odometer exhibits simply 75,343 miles on this 20-year-old automobile, and the itemizing doesn’t focus on a lot about upkeep historical past apart from the truth that the Bridgestone Potenza tires are newer.

The 405-horsepower model of the Z06 achieved zero-to-60 acceleration in 3.9 seconds and it was recorded as finishing a quarter-mile drag race in 11.9 seconds. These are vital numbers for any efficiency automobile – and that’s exactly why so many Z5 Z06 fashions have been closely tracked and abused over time. This black magnificence stays unmodified and was clearly enthusiast-owned.

“A really good automobile to drive and revel in. Plenty of efficiency at an inexpensive value,” the itemizing concludes.

The asking value is $28,500 for this particular C5.

To view this itemizing on ClassicCars.com, see Decide of the Day.