since I can't google it, the guy duntof middle name zora(bad spelling)

On Wed, 07 Jun 2006 07:43:47 GMT, "Kasey Chang \(remove EATSPAM to
reply\)" > wrote:

>
>"Jeff Reid" > wrote in message
>news:T1vhg.102676$iU2.49138@fed1read01...
>>> Trivia time: we all know Z06 is the special performance minded
>>> Corvette.
>>> Any one remember where did the designation "Z06" came from?
>>
>> I can only guess it's the part number for some upgraded component,
>> like
>> Z51 for the standard Vette. Maybe the suspension on an older model?
>>
>> I've never understood GM's part numbering scheme, WS6 for a F-Body
>> car (Trans-Am), Z06 for a Y-Body (Corvette).
>
>What? Jeff is the only one who'd even venture a guess?
>
>I think I'll wait another 24 hours before posting the answer. Those of
>you who
>want to know can e-mail me for the answer.