| Want to own Corvette Z06 Carbon number 01? | | | | numbering that looks almost Euro-style. |
| All you have to do is show up in Palm Beach | | | | When it is all said and done the 2011 Corvette |
| Florida and outbid what are sure to be many | | | | Z06 Carbon is a light and fit Corvette that is |
| bidders as the first of a limited edition of Carbons | | | | capable of beating the standard Z06 Corvette by |
| is headed to Barrett Jackson on April 3rd. Just as | | | | a full three seconds per lap at storied race venue |
| with all first run Vettes, this Carbon edition should | | | | Laguna Seca. While the lightened weight certainly |
| stir up some excitement and plenty of bids. | | | | has something to do with the faster time, the |
| The 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon promises to be | | | | Michelin PS2 Pilots on all four corners don't hurt |
| an instant classic with many items on it taken | | | | either. |
| right from the ZR1 such as its Brembo brakes, | | | | GM has had a lot of recent success when selling |
| magnetic ride control, its spoiler, and its splitter. | | | | its first runs at Barrett Jackson and in 2009 the |
| However, the Corvette Carbon is not going to be | | | | first Corvette ZR1 went for a mere $1 million. GM |
| some hybrid offspring of the ZR1 and it will in its | | | | also sold the first retail 2010 Camaro with the |
| own right be something special. | | | | auction house for $350,000. With numbers like |
| 1GM will only produce 500 total 2011 Corvette | | | | that you just know that the first Corvette |
| Carbons and you can get yours at dealerships this | | | | Carbon is bound to bring in the bids. |
| summer, but don't expect to pay sticker. The list | | | | The auction will be televised on Speed and if you |
| of those who are already chomping at the bit to | | | | are a Corvette fanatic you will not want to miss |
| own this sophisticated piece of machinery is long | | | | this piece of history when it hits the auction block. |
| and distinguished. Really who could blame anyone | | | | Though you may not be able to afford to bid on |
| for wanting to own this beast? | | | | the first ever Corvette Carbon you can still get |
| The car is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the | | | | caught up in the thrill of all those who will be |
| Corvette at the 24-Hours of La Mans and as the | | | | pushing the bid higher and higher. |
| name implies there is plenty of carbon fiber | | | | Whoever does end up with Corvette Carbon |
| smattered throughout the car. Included in the | | | | number 01 will have a tough choice to make. Do |
| parts being composed of the lightweight material | | | | they drive it around and enjoy all that is Corvette |
| are the rocker panels, the engine cover, and | | | | or do they simply make it into a show car and |
| steering wheel emblem. Even the transmission | | | | lovingly stare at it day after day? While the latter |
| syncros are carbon coated. The limited Vette is | | | | is probably best for retail purposes, driving it |
| finished off with black out head lamps, side | | | | would be a lot more fun. |
| mirrors, and black spoke rims complimented with | | | | |