Corvette Z06 The Largest Flat-Plane V-8 Ever

The Corvette is getting a major upgrade with the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, which arrives boasting more of everything: power, panache, sound, vibration, swagger, downforce, grip, luxury, and customization. It’s utterly free of turbos and electrification and we’re told it’s the best-performing Corvette ever. Swifter Corvettes are on the horizon, but this fully analog one seems poised to remain our favorite. The all-new Corvette Z06 is purpose-built to dominate the track, its flat-plane V8 is capable of 670 horsepower making it the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in production and will take you from 0 to 60mph in 2.6 seconds.

The Exterior Design
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The striking exterior of Z06 features wider fenders, quarter panels, and fascias than Stingray, resulting in a form as commanding as it is functional. The standard ground effects and spoiler optimize aerodynamic drag and powertrain cooling efficiency. Replaceable spoiler wickerbills, rear brake cooling ducts, removable front fascia panel, and front underwing stall gurneys increase downforce, keeping the Z06 poised and planted as you round the track. The retractable hardtop roof flows seamlessly into the body design, so performance stays high when the top comes down.

The Interior Feeling
A glimpse of the hotter Z06 shows that its interior is Inspired by fighter jets as the cockpit combines pure craftsmanship with racing technologies designed to keep you ahead of the pack. The interior features a head-up display that Keeps your eyes on track with the intuitive display that projects information from the Driver Information Center onto the windshield.

The track layout featured in the digital instrument cluster depicts the Mugello Circuit in Italy. In addition, “ARM” appears to be selected in the driver’s display, while below the steering wheel’s airbag it says “Spec Mode” on what may be a button.

There is a more generous use of carbon fiber throughout the cabin. Going for the optional $1,500 carbon fiber interior trim on the regular Corvette means you won’t get as much carbon fiber as seen here since the upgrade for the Stingray only includes the instrument cluster surround and the console/door switch plates.

Performance Package
You can create your legend with the legendary Z07 Performance Package, available on Z06. This provides added aero prowess along with standard carbon-ceramic brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. Available carbon-fiber wheels provide an unsprung weight savings of 41 lbs because every gram counts on the path to racing perfection.

Engine Performance
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The 670 horsepower that comes with the Corvette makes it the most powerful naturally-aspirated V8 in production. A testament to unrelenting craftsmanship, this hand-built engine features an all-new flat plane architecture that gives it a signature growl. Strike fear in your competition as it hits a redline of 8,400 rpm and 460 lb-ft at 6,300 rpm making the LT6 the most powerful naturally aspirated production V-8 in history. Chevy’s is the largest flat-plane V-8 ever, displacing 5.5 liters

When milliseconds count, you want a transmission with lightning-quick shifts. The 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is designed to provide just that. It combines the smoothness of an automatic with the action and control of a manual. The standard 6-piston front/4-piston rear brakes are designed to give the Z06 a serious braking ability. The available carbon-ceramic brakes provide state-of-the-art braking performance for track demands.

Corvette Z06 – There’s nothing quite like the buzz and bark of a big flat-plane V-8. And now that just about every other V-8 flatty employs exhaust-stifling turbochargers, the Z06’s LT6 sounds the best. A unique center-exit exhaust makes the most of this aural extravaganza with “reverse-megaphone” tips that reflect the noise over the engine and into the cockpit.

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