Shaquille O’Neal has a long history of buying cars that don’t exactly fit his 7’1” frame. Most people wrap, lower, or widebody their sports cars, but Shaq has to go a step further: stretch them. His latest custom delivery is a C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 that’s been lengthened by 20 inches, making it the longest Corvette of its kind. The modification solves the biggest problem for the NBA legend, simply fitting inside the car. And while the delivery didn’t go smoothly, with both side windows cracking during transport, the finished build is a one-off piece of Corvette history.
Shaq Now Has A 670-HP Corvette Z06, Just Longer
Performance was never the problem for Shaq’s new ride. The stretched Z06 still uses Chevrolet’s 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V8, which produces 670 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. That’s enough to push the car from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds, with a quarter-mile time of 10.5 seconds and a top speed of 195 mph. Effortless Motors, the shop behind the project, made sure not to touch the engine or drivetrain, keeping the Z06’s factory pace intact.
The real trick was in the proportions. The Corvette has never been known as a spacious car, especially with a mid-engine layout. By stretching the chassis 20 inches, engineers gave Shaq the legroom he needs without compromising the drivetrain’s layout or the car’s weight balance too dramatically. It’s a drastic solution, but one tailored to someone who has never fit comfortably in most sports cars.
Even with the extra length, the Z06’s character remains unchanged where it matters most. It still delivers the same flat-plane crank V8, the same impressive power, and everything else you might be looking for in the Corvette. Shaq may have the only stretched one, but it’s still a Corvette through and through.
Making Room In Shaq’s Garage
Shaq's stretched Corvette Z06
Shaq's stretched Corvette Z06
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Fitting into the Z06 meant more than just stretching the car. It also meant making room for it in his garage. To accommodate the Corvette, Shaq parted ways with some heavy hitters: one of his three Tesla Cybertrucks, his Dodge Charger Hellcat, and a heavily modified Chevrolet Silverado. It was kind of big news when Shaq got rid of the Cybertrucks after all the customization he did on them. However, he said they just didn't have enough range for his commute around LA.
The Cybertruck ended up in the hands of NBA player Trenton Watford, while the Silverado and Hellcat took a more surprising path. Both went to a 16-year-old buyer who reportedly paid in cryptocurrency, despite not having a driver’s license. We don't know how that one will play out, but godspeed, crypto kid. This shuffle shows how seriously Shaq takes his Corvette build. Clearing out multiple big-ticket vehicles for one stretched sports car says plenty about how important this project was to him.
The Delivery Saga And Shaq’s Verdict
Shaq's stretched Corvette Z06
Shaq's stretched Corvette Z06
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Not everything went smoothly with the car’s arrival. When the Corvette finally showed up after months of waiting, both side windows were cracked, forcing a delay while replacements were ordered. Shaq wasn’t thrilled with the setback, having been promised the car months earlier, but once inside, he admitted it was worth the wait. “The first big dude in the Z06,” he bragged on camera, wearing yellow sunglasses behind the wheel. "This is...not bad," he said while driving.
Shaq in his stretched Corvette Z06
Shaq's stretched Corvette Z06
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From the driver’s seat, Shaq’s knees still press against the lower section of the steering wheel, but that doesn’t dampen his excitement. The red leather interior, the stretched cabin space, and the roar of the V8 all combine to make the Z06 his own. He finally fits in a Corvette, something no simple seat adjustment could ever fix.
Shaq's stretched Corvette Z06 interior with custom mats
Shaq's stretched Corvette Z06
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The end result is a car that’s both deeply impractical and completely perfect for its owner. It’s an outrageous one-off, made possible only because Shaq is Shaq. There can only be one.