The C6 Corvette Z06 is a high performance variation of the C6 released in 2005 for the 2006 model year. Chevrolet gave the Z06 a power increase with the installation of the 7.0L LS7 engine. Other improvements included carbon fibre front fenders, magnesium alloy engine cradle, and aluminium frame. Visual differences from the regular C6 were larger front and rear fenders, and an intake inlet on the front bumper.