The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 arrives next summer ready to do battle with European supercars on the street and race cars on the track. The car’s 0-to-60-mph time is down to 2.6 seconds, top speed is up to 186 mph, and there are upgrades from front to rear. Here are some of the highlights.
The Z06’s 5.5-liter 32-valve V-8 can rev to 8,600 rpm thanks in part to its valvetrain, which includes titanium intake and sodium-filled exhaust valves.
The all-new engine has a flat-plane crankshaft, forged pistons and lightweight titanium connecting rods.
The optional 20-inch front and 21-inch rear carbon-fiber wheels made by Australia’s Carbon Revolution shave the car’s curb weight down by a remarkable 41 pounds to 3,494 lbs.
The Z07 performance package enhances track performance by adding such features as Brembo ceramic brakes, unique chassis tuning and a rear wing that produce 734 pounds of downforce at 186 mph — highest ever for a Corvette.
Personalization is expected to be popular with the Z06. Buyers can choose from two interior carbon-fiber packages, seven interior colors, three seat choices, a dozen exterior colors, six seat-belt options and even six colors for the brake rotors.