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03-25-2010, 04:10 PM
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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/z06carbonauctionlead.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-chevrolet-corvette-z06-carbon/) 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon - Click above for high-res image gallery
In the last few years it's become a tradition for automakers to auction off the first production model of a collector car at Barrett-Jackson (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/BarrettJackson/). That's set to continue next month when Chevrolet will offer the very first Corvette Z06 Carbon (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/10/2011-chevrolet-corvette-z06-carbon-slots-in-right-below-zr1/) at the Palm Beach Auction from April 1-3. The winner of the auction will not only get the very first Z06 Carbon, but will also be given the opportunity to take a tour of the GM Performance Build Center where the LS7 and LS9 engines are constructed by hand.
Designed as a tribute to the Corvette's first race at Le Mans 50 years ago, the Z06 Carbon features some parts from the range-topping ZR1 including the Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, Magnetic Ride Control suspension and a ZR1-style spoiler. The hood, side sills and front spoiler are also made from lightweight carbon fiber.
If past GM auctions at Barrett-Jackson are anything to go by, the first Z06 Carbon should command a significant amount of cash. The first Corvette ZR1 went for a cool million dollars (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/20/barrett-jackson-2008-2009-corvette-zr1-1-goes-for-a-cool-milli/) and the first Camaro had a top bid of $350,000 (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/17/barrett-jackson-2009-first-retail-production-2010-chevrolet-cam/). Most recently a limited edition Corvette Z06 raised $200,000 to benefit Haiti (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/24/barrett-jackson-2010-limited-edition-corvette-z06-raises-200-0/) at Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale auction in January. Follow the jump for the official press release from GM.
Gallery: 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-chevrolet-corvette-z06-carbon/low/)
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[source: GM]Continue reading Want the first Corvette Z06 Carbon? Bring your checkbook to Palm Beach (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/25/want-the-first-corvette-z06-carbon-bring-your-checkbook-to-palm/)
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In the last few years it's become a tradition for automakers to auction off the first production model of a collector car at Barrett-Jackson (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/BarrettJackson/). That's set to continue next month when Chevrolet will offer the very first Corvette Z06 Carbon (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/10/2011-chevrolet-corvette-z06-carbon-slots-in-right-below-zr1/) at the Palm Beach Auction from April 1-3. The winner of the auction will not only get the very first Z06 Carbon, but will also be given the opportunity to take a tour of the GM Performance Build Center where the LS7 and LS9 engines are constructed by hand.
Designed as a tribute to the Corvette's first race at Le Mans 50 years ago, the Z06 Carbon features some parts from the range-topping ZR1 including the Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, Magnetic Ride Control suspension and a ZR1-style spoiler. The hood, side sills and front spoiler are also made from lightweight carbon fiber.
If past GM auctions at Barrett-Jackson are anything to go by, the first Z06 Carbon should command a significant amount of cash. The first Corvette ZR1 went for a cool million dollars (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/20/barrett-jackson-2008-2009-corvette-zr1-1-goes-for-a-cool-milli/) and the first Camaro had a top bid of $350,000 (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/17/barrett-jackson-2009-first-retail-production-2010-chevrolet-cam/). Most recently a limited edition Corvette Z06 raised $200,000 to benefit Haiti (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/24/barrett-jackson-2010-limited-edition-corvette-z06-raises-200-0/) at Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale auction in January. Follow the jump for the official press release from GM.
Gallery: 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-chevrolet-corvette-z06-carbon/low/)
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[source: GM]Continue reading Want the first Corvette Z06 Carbon? Bring your checkbook to Palm Beach (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/25/want-the-first-corvette-z06-carbon-bring-your-checkbook-to-palm/)
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