2009 Chevrolet C6 z06

Perched on the notorious one-mile, six-turn course—steeped in nearly 120 years of racing history—the 2009 Corvette Z06 unleashed its formidable 7.0 L LS7 V8, producing 505 hp and 470 lb‑ft of torque through a razor-sharp 6-speed manual transmission.

From the drop, the Z06’s polished aluminum chassis and carbon-fiber body enhancements soaked up the steep grades and brutal cambers of Giants Despair. Its double-wishbone suspension, massive Brembo brakes, and sticky wide tires held firm through tight sections, while the dry-sump LS7 and rear-mounted battery provided perfect weight balance—ideal for maintaining momentum ☆.

Rising steadily through the course’s infamous “Devil’s Elbow,” the Z06 roared past spectators, its V8 note echoing off the wooded ravine. The driver expertly exploited the Corvette’s immense lateral grip—over 1 g cornering capability—to maximize speed mid-turn then hammered hard on the straights to chase podium placement .

By crossing the finish line in a clean sub‑minute time, the 2009 Z06 reaffirmed the Corvette’s title as a street-born supercar—proving that brute power, meticulous engineering, and driver skill can still triumph on one of America’s oldest and most demanding hillclimb courses.