The Chevrolet Corvette always gives something to talk about, born in 1953 and since the first generation its bodywork has been made of alternative materials, in the 50s Chevrolet was the first manufacturer to use fiberglass in a mass-produced vehicle.
Eight generations have seen the light of day for 70 years, and today comes the extreme version called Z06.
Read: The History of the Chevrolet Corvette
The letter Z is in honor of Zora Arkus-Duntov who was the chief engineer in charge of equipping the Corvette C2, in a few words Zora Arkus-Duntov is to the Corvette what Carroll Shelby was to the Mustang.
The 2023 model mounts a new naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8, the most powerful GM has ever made for a production vehicle that delivers 680 Horsepower.
New LT6 engine: 5.5-liter 32-valve naturally aspirated 90-degree aluminum V8 (DOHC)
What is the secret?
The Flat Crankshaft has all the masses distributed in such a way that they allow it to “spin” faster and this LT6 V8 can spin up to 8,600 rpm and they also allow the engine to “breathe” better
Technical and mechanical specifications
- LT6 Engine: 5.5-liter 32-valve naturally aspirated 90-degree aluminum V8 (DOHC)
- Power: 670 HP @ 8,900 rpm
- Torque: 460 LB-Ft @6,300 rpm
- Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch transmission
- Front Suspension: Independent forged aluminum construction with Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0
- Rear suspension: Independent forged aluminum construction with Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0
- Steering: Rack and pinion
- Front brakes:
- 14.6″ cast discs with six-piston calipers
- Optional 1 15.7” carbon-ceramic discs and six-piston calipers
Features 70th Anniversary special edition:
Available only in coupe version- Two exterior colors: White Pearl Tri-Coat Metallic with or Carbon Flash
- Metallic
- sports stripes
- Exclusive interior in Ceramic White with red stitching and seat belts
- 70th Anniversary emblems and commemorative plaque
- Red contoured wheels
- competition seats
- Seats with 70th Anniversary logo and floor slab
- Steering wheel with suede inserts and 70th Anniversary
- special edition plaque
- Unique VIN Sequence (Collection)
The fenders are much wider, for example. The air intakes are larger (including a new front fascia that, like the C8.R race car, draws clean air into a central heat exchanger) provide more cooling air. to the engine, brakes and transmission to increase track capability. In addition, a more aggressive aerodynamic package has been designed to improve cornering grip and high-speed stability.
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2023 is now available at Chevrolet Performance dealers in our country (CDMX, Puebla, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Cancún and Culiacán) starting at $3,687,100 for the regular Z06 and $3,796,100 for the 70th Anniversary version.
