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    2023 C8 Corvette Brochure Now Available | CorvetteStoreOnline.com

    2023 C8 Corvette Brochure Now Available | CorvetteStoreOnline.com

    The long awaited 2023 C8 Corvette Brochure has been released!  Over the last month we've had a substantial outpouring of requests regarding our offering of the 2023 Chevrolet C8 Corvette Brochure.  While we don't have the ability to sell or mail this brochure to you, our valued customer, we did hear you loud and clear and wanted to make sure you were taken care of.  

    In our continuing efforts to serve our customers, all of us at CorvetteStoreOnline.com are excited to offer you the official 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Brochure, at no cost, below:

    The Official 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Brochure

     

     

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    Electric 655HP AWD 2024 Corvette E-Ray Revealed by Chevrolet

    Electric 655HP AWD 2024 Corvette E-Ray Revealed by Chevrolet

    FOR ITS 70th BIRTHDAY, CHEVROLET GIVES THE WORLD AN ELECTRIFIED AWD CORVETTE E-RAY

    First-ever eAWD Corvette E-Ray uses an advanced electrified propulsion system in addition to its 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8 enabling all-season performance and composure — and 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds1

     

     

    2023-01-17

    NEW YORK – Exactly 70 years after the Corvette debuted at Motorama in New York City, Chevrolet has returned to introduce the first-ever electrified Corvette with all-wheel-drive and a powerful 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8, the 2024 E-Ray.

    “In 1953, the enthusiastic reaction to the Chevrolet Corvette concept kicked off seven decades of passion, performance and American ingenuity,” said Mark Reuss, General Motors president. “E-Ray, as the first electrified, all-wheel-drive Corvette, takes it a step further and expands the promise of what Corvette can deliver.”

    Developed to be the Corvette owners can arrive in anywhere, no matter the season, the new E-Ray — available in removeable roof coupe and hardtop convertible models — uses electrification to enhance the driving experience with intense straight-line performance, all-weather confidence and sure-footed grand touring capabilities that can only be achieved with eAWD.

    E-Ray is also the only sports car pairing two separate propulsion systems to provide naturally aspirated V-8 power with electrified responsiveness powered by eAWD, making it one like none.

    “Corvette has been a halo for Chevrolet since 1953,” said Scott Bell, vice president of Chevrolet. “E-Ray’s unprecedented blend of confidence, luxury performance, sophistication and style provides a new reason for more people to experience Corvette.”  

    The E-Ray is the quickest production Corvette in history, clocking a 2.5-second 0-60 mph time1 before breezing through the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds1.

    “Corvettes must provide an exhilarating driving experience on backroads and tracks, and E-Ray nails it,” said Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer, Corvette. “The electrification technology enhances the feeling of control in all conditions, adding an unexpected degree of composure.”

    A near immediate feeling of thrust from low-end torque is core to the Corvette driving experience, and the E-Ray packs plenty of it. Power comes from the 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8, putting 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque to the rear axle. It is complemented by an electric motor that channels an additional 160 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque through the front wheels via a 1.9 kWh battery pack, which is located between the seats. In total, E-Ray produces a combined 655 horsepower from both the electric motor and Small Block V-8.

    Creating its own lane

    E-Ray’s intelligent eAWD system is constantly learning the road surface, seamlessly adapting to meet traction conditions and driver needs. During spirited driving and in low traction environments, E-Ray’s eAWD system applies additional power to the front wheels, helping to enhance vehicle stability. 

    There is no need for plug-in charging for the E-Ray’s battery system. The battery is charged via regenerative energy from coasting and braking, as well as during normal driving.

    Additional features and technologies of the all-new E-Ray include:

    • Stealth Mode, an electric drive mode for the street, up to 45 mph
    • New lightweight lithium-ion 12-volt battery that supports the LT2 V-8 engine’s stop/start functionality
    • Standard Brembo Carbon Ceramic brake system for optimal braking performance
    • Standard Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 with three distinct suspension settings
    • Staggered 20- and 21-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport all-season tires. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires2 are available with an optional performance package
    • Low, wide stance with crafted body styling that is 3.6 inches wider overall than Stingray
    • Visceral sound experience that embodies the car’s dominating presence. The electric front motor works in harmony with the LT2 engine to create an invigorating sound
    • Enhanced roster of driver assistance technologies (shared with all 2024 Corvette models), including Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning3, Forward Collision Alert3 and Automatic Emergency Braking3.

    Electrified propulsion details

    The 2024 Corvette E-Ray’s electrified propulsion system provides exhilarating acceleration to power out of corners and effortlessly complete passing maneuvers. It can also provide limited all-electric propulsion at the driver’s discretion upon startup.

    E-Ray’s standard Active Fuel Management system uses the electric motor to extend 4-cylinder operation in various driving scenarios.

    The amount of electric assist is tailored within each of the Corvette E-Ray’s six driver-selectable modes: Tour, Sport, Track, Weather, My Mode and Z-Mode. Drivers can also select the Charge+ feature which maximizes the battery’s state of charge.

    E-Ray Performance App on the infotainment system provides the driver with technical insights into how the propulsion system is operating. There are three primary display layouts:

    • Gauges (displays dynamic power output from electric motor and V-8 engine)  
    • Dyno (provides graph of power/torque across selectable time intervals)  
    • Data (showcases electrical system performance and efficiency).

    The Corvette E-Ray’s electric motor over the front axle is compact, preserving space in the front storage compartment.

    Stealth Mode and tracking the E-Ray

    The Corvette E-Ray’s two driver-initiated electric modes enable the car to travel under electric propulsion in certain conditions. The electric motor also optimizes track performance.

    Stealth Mode enables all-electric driving, when selected at start-up, for a period of time before the engine turns on for normal driving. It is designed for quietly exiting a neighborhood, with a maximum speed of 45 mph. The engine automatically engages if the vehicle’s speed exceeds the limit, additional torque is requested by the driver, or the E-Ray’s battery pack is depleted.

    When it comes to leveraging the electrified propulsion system for enhanced track performance, E-Ray's eAWD control system applies torque to the front axle as needed. The Charge+ feature can be used to maximize battery state of charge for extended lapping.

    The custom-designed Performance Traction Management (PTM) modes are optimized in concert with the eAWD propulsion system.

    Distinguished design  

    E-Ray’s appearance builds on the refined athletic styling and performance-driven design Corvette customers know and love.

    At a glance, the E-Ray shares its purposeful, wide-body proportions with the Z06, accommodating wide wheels that help manage the car’s greater torque delivery. The lightweight alloy wheels have a twisted five-spoke star design that is exclusive to E-Ray. 

    “There’s never been a Corvette like E-Ray and its sophisticated design reflects that,” said Phil Zak, executive design director, Global Chevrolet. “It starts with the body color trim which draws your full attention to the exotic proportions of the E-Ray. The interiors allow customers to reflect their individual personalities with their choice of color executions that provide a refined or dynamic sport look and feel.” 

    E-Ray design highlights include:

    • Four aluminum wheel finishes
    • Fourteen exterior color choices — including new for 2024 Riptide Blue, Seawolf Gray and Cacti
    • An E-Ray-exclusive body-length stripe package in Electric Blue
    • Standard carbon flash badging
    • Available black exhaust tips and bright badging
    • Available carbon fiber ground effects
    • Optional carbon fiber wheels in carbon flash, visible carbon fiber finish or visible carbon fiber with a red stripe

    The E-Ray also introduces the all-new Artemis Dipped interior, which features complementary deep green tones on nearly every interior surface and will only be available on 2024 Corvettes. There are multiple options for customers to select when it comes to personalizing their E-Ray’s interior including two carbon fiber trim packages, three seat choices, seven interior colors, and more.

    Additionally, there are new Charge+ and Stop/Start buttons on the console and updates to the infotainment system and instrument cluster aimed at providing a more integrated appearance.

    Coming later this year

    The 2024 Corvette E-Ray goes on sale in 2023, with an MSRP of $104,2954 for the 1LZ coupe and $111,2954 for the 1LZ convertible model, with production to take place at GM’s Bowling Green Assembly facility in Kentucky, from U.S. and globally sourced parts. Go to chevrolet.com for more information.

    ABOUT CHEVROLET

    Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, available in nearly 80 countries with nearly 2.7 million cars and trucks sold in 2021. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

    1Based on initial vehicle movement.

    2Do not use summer-only tires in winter conditions, as it would adversely affect vehicle safety, performance and durability. Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. Unapproved combinations my change the vehicle’s performance characteristics. For important tire and wheel information, go to: my.chevrolet.com/learn/tires/ or see your dealer.

    3Safety or driver-assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for more important feature limitations and information.

    4MSRP. Excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price.

     

    Specs

    PERFORMANCE

    0-60 mph:

    2.5 seconds1 (approx.)

    Quarter-mile:

    10.5 @ 130 mph (209 km/h)1 (approx.)

    Max Lateral G Force:

    1.1g2

    1Based on initial vehicle movement.

    2On a 300-foot skid pad. When equipped with available summer-only performance tire..

    ENGINE

    Type:

    LT2 6.2L V-8 VVT with direct injection and Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) and Stop/Start

    Bore & stroke (in. / mm):

    4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92

    Block Material:

    A319-T7 cast aluminum with cast-in iron cylinder liners and nodular main bearing caps

    Oiling System:

    Dry sump-type (7.5-qt. capacity); includes oil-spray piston cooling

    Oil Type:

    Dexos 2 0W40 synthetic

    Cylinder Head Material:

    319-T7 cast aluminum

    Combustion Chamber Volume:

    59cc

    Compression Ratio:

    11.5:1

    Valvetrain:

    Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder; dual-equal variable valve timing

    Valve Size (in. / mm):

    2.13 / 54 hollow (intake) & 1.59 / 40.4 sodium filled (exhaust)

    Fuel Delivery:

    Direct injection with Active Fuel Management: Max pressure: 2,900 psi (20 Mpa / 200 bar)

    Firing Order:

    1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 (all cylinders); 1-7-6-4 (with deactivation)

    Throttle Body:

    87mm single bore (electronic)

    ECU:

    GM E99 (32-bit processing)

    Horsepower (hp / kW):

    495 / 369 @ 6450 rpm

    Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm):

    470 / 637 @ 5150 rpm

     

    TRANSMISSION & AXLE

    Type:

    MLH 8-speed dual clutch (DCT)

     

    ELECTRIFICATION SYSTEM

    Type:

    Single motor and gearset

    Motor:

    Permanent magnetic drive motor

    Power:

    160 hp / 120 kW

    Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm):

    125 / 165 @ motor

    Battery Type:

    Lithium-ion

    Energy:

    1.9 kWh

    Combined Power (with engine):

    655 hp / 481 kW

     

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    Front Suspension:

    FE5 Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; monotube shock absorbers; Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0. Adjustable front lift with memory is available

    Rear Suspension:

    FE5 Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; direct-acting stabilizer bar; monotube shock absorbers; Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0

    Steering Type:

    Variable-ratio rack-and-pinion with electric power assist; includes Active Steer Stops with Magnetic Ride Control 4.0

    Steering ratio:

    15.7:1

    Turning Circle (ft. / m):

    36.4 / 11.1

    Brake Type:

    Front and rear eBoost-assisted carbon ceramic discs with Brembo six-piston/monobloc front calipers and four-piston/monobloc rear calipers

    Brake Rotor Size (in. / mm):

    Front: 15.7 x 1.5  / 398 x 38

    Rear: 15.4 x 1.3 / 391 x 34

    Wheel Size:

    Front: 20-inch x 10-inch (w/5 x 120mm bolt pattern)

    Rear: 21-inch x 13-inch (w/5 x 120mm bolt pattern)

    Tire Size:

    Front: 275/30ZR20

    Rear: 345/25ZR21

     

    EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

    Wheelbase (in. / mm):

    107.2 / 2722

    Overall Length (in. / mm):

    184.6 / 4699

    Overall Width (in. / mm):

    79.7 / 2025

    Overall Height (in. / mm):

    48.6 / 1235

    Track (in. / mm):

    Front: 66.3 / 1685

    Rear: 66.1 / 1678

     

    INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

    Headroom (in. / mm):

    37.9 / 962

    Legroom (in. / mm):

    42.8 / 1087

    Shoulder Room (in. / mm):

    54.4 / 1382

    Hip Room (in. / mm):

    52 / 1321

     

    WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES

    Dry Weight (lb. / kg):

    3774 / 1712 (coupe)

    3856 / 1749 (convertible)

    Cargo Volume (cu. ft. / L)1:

    12.5 / 355

    1Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

     

    FUEL TANK CAPACITY (approx.)

    18.5 gal. / 70 liters

     

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    NEWS: 2023 Corvette Z06 Pricing Unveiled

    NEWS: 2023 Corvette Z06 Pricing Unveiled

    Available in 6 different trims at 670 Horsepower, a staggering 0-60 in 2.6 seconds, and 1.22 Lateral G's - the highly anticipated 2023 Corvette Z06 is Chevrolet's definition of sports car meets super car.  But don't expect all that power to be handed to you, the new C8 Corvette base 1LZ model starts with a suggested MSRP at just over $100,000.  

    Although the Corvette's pricing might be staggering at first, the new C8 easily rivals its super car competitors at a more reasonable price point with absolutely no cost to luxury or performance. Whether it be the brand new hand built engine that awakens this naturally aspirated V8 into a screaming 8600 RPM beast, the optional Z07 Performance Package, or the luxurious commemorative 70th Anniversary interior options; the new Z06 serves as a great reminder why the Corvette is definitively America's sports car. 

    Take a look at all 6 available Z06 Trims, their MSRP, and exclusive features thanks to GM/Chevrolet: 

    *The 1LZ Coupe: Starting at $105,000 (as shown)
    • Removable Roof Panel
    • Bose Premium 10-speaker audio system
    • Color Head Up-Display
    • 8-Way Power GT1 Seats & Power Tilt
    • Rear Vision Camera 

     

     

    *The 2LZ Coupe: Starting at $114,200 (as shown)
    • Bose Performance Series 14-speaker audio system
    • Heated and ventilated seats with lumbar/wing adjust 
    • Connected Navigation and Performance Date Recorder
    • Memory Settings for driver and passenger seats
    • Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Side Blind Zone Alert 

     

     
    *The 3LZ Coupe: Starting at $119,845 (as shown) 
    • Steering wheel with carbon-fiber trim and shift paddles
    • Custom Leather-wrapped instrument panel and doors
    • 8 interior color options
    • Sueded microfiber upper interior trim 
    • GT2 seats with Napa leather and carbon-fiber trim

     

     

    *The 1LZ Convertible: Starting at $112,500 (as shown) 
    • Retractable hardtop
    • Bose premium 10-speaker audio system
    • Color Head-Up Display
    • 8-way power GT1 seats and power tilt and telescopic steering column
    • Rear Camera Mirror and Rear Vision Camera

     

     

    *The 2LZ Convertible: Starting at $121,200 ($122,195 as shown)

    • Bose Performance Series 14-speaker audio system
    • Heated and ventilated seats with lumbar/wing adjust 
    • Connected Navigation and Performance Data Recorder
    • Memory settings for driver and passenger seats
    • Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Side Blind Zone Alert

     

     

    *The 3LZ Convertible: Starting at $125,850 ($126,845 as shown) 

    • Steering wheel with carbon-fiber trim and shift paddles
    • Custom Leather-wrapped instrument panel and doors
    • 8 interior color options
    • Sueded microfiber upper interior trim
    • GT2 seats with Napa leather and carbon-fiber trim

     

    This year owners, potential buyers and admirers alike can can get a virtual taste of what their dream Corvette will look like with Chevrolet's all new 2023 Z06 Configurator. The Configurator allows consumers to explore and design their virtual 2023 Z06 in every available color, performance package, special edition, interior option, and exterior trim like never before. You can give it a try now by clicking here. If that doesn't wet your appetite, you can also view more images of the new Z06 below this blog post! 

    My custom 2023 Z06 in Rapid Blue with orange accents, matching blue interior, custom rear spoiler and carbon fiber front ground effects made in the 2023 Z06 Configurator.

     

    Preorders for the 2023 Z06 open on July 28th.  To be one of the first to get your hands on a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, you can click here to locate your nearest dealer.  (You know you want to!) 

    If you're not quite ready to buy the car, you can always click here to shop all the latest 2023 Corvette Z06 gear now!  

     

     

    2023 Z06 Image Gallery 

     

    *Image/Stats + Information Courtesy of Chevrolet/GM & Chevrolet.com

    FIRST RETAIL PRODUCTION 2023 CORVETTE Z06 CONVERTIBLE RAISES $1 MILLION FOR TMCF

    FIRST RETAIL PRODUCTION 2023 CORVETTE Z06 CONVERTIBLE RAISES $1 MILLION FOR TMCF

    EST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The first retail production 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 convertible raised $1 million for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction on April 9. This auction and the sale of the first retail production 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary Edition in January bring the total amount of money raised for charity by the 2023 Corvette Z06 to $4.6 million in 2022.

    The 2023 Corvette Z06, which offers the highest-horsepower naturally aspirated V-8 of any production car, drove onto the world-famous auction block in support of the TMCF’s Teacher Quality & Retention Program. Representatives from TMCF, the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions, were at the auction to experience this exciting moment in the organization’s history.

    One hundred percent of the winning bid from Rick Hendrick, chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group and owner of 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports, benefits the organization’s TQRP, a training initiative that helps aspiring K-12 educators develop their skills for success in challenging teaching environments. Hendrick will also have the opportunity to customize the first retail production Corvette Z06 convertible. This includes the selection of everything, from the body color to the shade of the brake calipers.

    “The 2022 Palm Beach Auction is a community event that we are very proud to be associated with,” said Dr. Harry L. Williams, president & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. “Through the generous support of GM, Chevrolet and Barrett-Jackson, we raised a significant amount of funds and awareness of our TQRP initiative, which provides opportunities for students of color in the K-12 educational environment and beyond.”

    “General Motors and Chevrolet are honored to support the Thurgood Marshall College Fund on its mission to empower students and educators for success,” said Scott Bell, Chevrolet global vice president. “The proceeds from this sale of the first retail production Corvette Z06 convertible will support high-caliber training for future educators studying at HBCUs and PBIs across the nation.”

     

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    2023 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 ELEVATES THE AMERICAN SUPERCAR

    2023 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 ELEVATES THE AMERICAN SUPERCAR

    DETROIT – The next chapter in the mid-engine Corvette journey begins today with the introduction of the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, a new American supercar that puts the world on notice. Arriving two years after the first production mid-engine Corvette Stingray debuted and captivated a worldwide audience, the Z06 is designed and engineered to act as a precision tool for the track.

    The Z06’s striking appearance, sound and tactile feel are the result of intense focus. With new, wider sculpted front and rear fascia designs that define a confident stance and exotic proportions and a luxuriously-appointed interior, the Z06 is the ultimate supercar experience. 

    “Corvette has always brought a discerning customer to the Chevy family,” said Steve Hill, vice president of Chevrolet. “This new Z06 was designed and engineered to set a higher bar with increased levels of craftsmanship, personalization and performance so customers can truly have their own bespoke performance car.”

    While the Z06 was created to dominate on the track when it debuted in 1963, the Z06 nameplate has also come to symbolize the perfect combination of track beast and supercar.

    “The new Corvette Z06 defines the American supercar,” said General Motors President Mark Reuss. “It builds on the distinctive design and groundbreaking dynamics introduced with the mid-engine Corvette and elevates them to deliver refined but uncompromising track capability with world-class performance.”

    The Z06 is set apart by its beating heart – the all-new 5.5L LT6, the highest horsepower, naturally-aspirated V-8 to hit the market in any production car, ever.

    An all-new flat-plane crankshaft design entices drivers to push the tachometer to a lofty 8,600 rpm, creating 670 hp. Engineers spent two years crafting a distinctive, rich exhaust tone unlike anything ever heard from a Corvette.

    Racing at its core
    The sound and appearance of the Z06 take direction from Corvette Racing. The direct knowledge transfer from the track to the street has never been more evident. The Z06 chassis has underpinned Corvette Racing’s C8.R since it began competing in 2020. Thanks to a shared chassis, similar engine architecture and exterior proportions, the C8.R has been referred to internally as the Z06 hiding in plain sight.  

    “Racing was the reason the Z06 was developed in 1963, and it continues to support development of the road models that make them better on the street and the track,” said Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer, Corvette. “It also means we’ve tested the Z06 on the best tracks around the world, from Circuit of the Americas here in the United States, to the Nürburgring in Germany.” 

    The Corvette C8.R shined during IMSA’s 2020 sports car championship series, capturing six victories and seven pole positions, and setting the fastest class race laps in six events. During the 2020 series, Chevrolet won the GT Manufacturers title – its 13th since 2001. Jordan Taylor and Antonio Garcia and the No. 3 Corvette C8.R crew won the GTLM Drivers and Team championships.

    The performance envelope of Z06 builds on the foundation laid by Stingray, as does Z06’s design language and attention to detail. Expanded material offerings, new interior packages and features unique to Z06 enable owners to create their own bespoke American supercar.

    Additional highlights of the 2023 Corvette Z06 include:

    • A stance 3.6 inches (9.4 cm) wider than the Stingray, accommodating massive 345-series rear tires and more airflow through side air vents
    • Unique front and rear fascias, a first for Z06. The front fascia is designed to optimize the Z06’s cooling needs, including channeling air to a center heat exchanger, which is one of five for maximum cooling performance
    • A unique, standard reconfigurable rear spoiler with adjustable wickerbill elements designed to improve high-speed stability and cornering capability on a racetrack
    • Standard 20-inch front and 21-inch rear forged aluminum “spider” wheels (with five available finishes) — the largest wheels ever available on a production Corvette
    • Available lightweight and rigid carbon fiber wheels that deliver a 41-pound (18.6-kg) reduction in unsprung mass, which contributes to more agile and responsive handling
    • Specific suspension tuning, including Magnetic Ride Control 4.0, and larger brakes (six-piston front) than the Stingray, contribute to making the 2023 Corvette Z06 the most track-capable Corvette ever
    • Eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with a specific, “shorter” 5.56 final drive ratio compared to the Corvette Stingray, which enhances acceleration capability
    • Elevated cockpit surrounding the driver, with rich materials and textures, including more carbon fiber trim and new options
    • Available Z07 performance package that offers the greatest track capability and provides 734 pounds of downforce at 186 mph, more than any Corvette ever. It includes a carbon fiber high rear wing and ground effects, specific chassis tuning, specific Magnetic Ride Control calibration and unique Michelin® Cup 2 R ZP tires, along with Brembo® carbon ceramic brakes and optional carbon fiber wheels

    “Virtually every component that distinguishes the Z06 was developed to support or enhance its capability,” said Juechter. “By leveraging the mid-engine architecture’s inherent advantages, we are able to achieve six percent more downforce than a seventh-gen ZR1 at eight percent lower drag.”

    All-new LT6
    The 2023 Corvette Z06 debuts an all-new 5.5L DOHC V-8 engine that marks a return to natural aspiration for the track-capable performance model.

    Engine responsiveness and trackability, two characteristics of naturally aspirated motors, were the top priorities for providing an engaging driving experience for purists. As a result, it was determined that a clean sheet naturally aspirated powerplant was needed, with the goal of exceeding the power of any naturally aspirated production V-8 engine ever made. A lightweight, flat-plane crank design enables the engine to rev to the high rpms needed to create significant power. 

    More than horsepower, the new LT6 is designed to complement all aspects of the Z06’s track-focused performance experience. From its 8,600-rpm redline and full racing-style dry-sump oiling system to meticulously tuned induction and exhaust systems, this engine exudes an entirely new and emotional character.

    The key to the LT6’s performance capability is a lightweight, low-inertia rotating assembly rooted in an all-new flat-plane crankshaft that, along with a comparatively short stroke (the distance each piston/connecting rod assembly travels with each rotation of the crankshaft), allows the engine to rev to its maximum range.

    A version of the LT6 has powered the C8.R race cars since 2019, and the rigors of endurance road racing helped engineers refine the engine’s performance and durability.

    Additional highlights include:

    • All-new aluminum cylinder block casting with the Small Block engine family’s signature 4.4-inch (111.76 mm) bore spacing
    • All-new dual-overhead-camshaft cylinder head design with fully CNC-machined combustion chambers and intake ports, supporting a mechanical “finger follower” valvetrain
    • Dual-coil valve springs to support titanium intake and sodium filled exhaust valves
    • Forged aluminum pistons and forged titanium connecting rods for low mass and high strength 
    • Distinctive Edge Red camshaft covers
    • All-new active split intake manifold with twin 87 mm throttle bodies
    • All-new six-stage dry-sump oiling system with individual crank bay scavenging
    • Four-into-two-into-one stainless steel exhaust headers
    • 670 hp at 8,400 rpm (GM tested per SAE J1349)
    • 460 lb-ft (623 Nm) of torque @ 6300 rpm (GM tested per SAE J1349)

    The LT6 is hand assembled by master engine builders at the Performance Build Center within the Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky. Builders use precision tooling and hand fit pieces of the engine to meet Chevrolet’s exact specifications. Each engine features a plaque on the intake manifold with the signature of the technician who crafted it from start to finish. 

    Designed to perform
    Almost every exterior detail unique to the Z06 serves a purpose for aerodynamics, handling or cooling, with styling cues that accentuate the car’s sense of motion.

    The wider fenders, for example, accommodate larger, wider wheels and tires for more grip. Larger vents — including a new front fascia that, like the C8.R race car, draws clean air into a center heat exchanger — provide more cooling air to the engine, brakes and transaxle for increased track capability. Additionally, a more aggressive aerodynamic package is designed to enhance cornering grip and high-speed stability.

    The wider wheels and tires include 20 x 10-inch (50.8 x 25.4 cm) front wheels wrapped with 275/30ZR20 tires and 21 x 13-inch (53.3 x 33 cm) rear wheels, used with 345/25ZR21 tires. Michelin® Pilot Sport 4S ZP tires are standard, with Sport Cup 2 R ZP tires included with the available Z07 package.

    Designers pulled out the fenders in the front and rear to cover the wider tire tread, which are 30 mm front and 40 mm rear wider than the Corvette Stingray. These extensions give the Corvette Z06 a wider, lower appearance further emphasized by a unique rear fascia that also features centered floating exhaust bezels. This floating design was key to the precise tuning in the exhaust note. The wider rear fender also allows for the larger air intakes required for the car’s cooling.

    Additionally, the new Z06 will offer three increasing levels of aerodynamic support:

    • The standard Z06 features a front splitter and a unique rear spoiler, which includes an installable fixed wickerbill – a small, vertical tab at the edge of the spoiler that significantly increases downforce, providing 365 pounds (165.6 kg) more at 186 mph (299.3 km/h).
    • The available carbon fiber aero package adds a larger front splitter, front-corner canards (dive planes), a pedestal-mounted rear wing and underbody aero strakes for the maximum track-capable downforce and maneuverability.

    Track-proven performance technologies
    The 2023 Corvette Z06 leverages the technologies introduced on the mid-engine Corvette Stingray, including the strategic use of lightweight materials and advanced driver technologies, with unique features and calibrations tailored for its capabilities.

    The new Z06 retains the SLA-type front and rear suspension design of the Corvette Stingray, but uniquely calibrated for its higher performance capabilities. Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0 is standard and can be adjusted for touring comfort or maximum track performance via the standard Driver Mode Selector.

    Like the Stingray, the Driver Mode Selector tailors more than a dozen features of the Z06 to suit the driver’s environment, including:

    • Launch control: Available in Track mode for maximum off-the-line acceleration
    • Active handling (StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control): Z06 has performance traction management standard
    • Traction control: Weather mode tailors traction control and engine torque for driving in inclement conditions
    • Performance Traction Management: Available in Track mode and offers five settings of torque reduction and brake intervention for track driving
    • Electronic Limited Slip Differential: Adjusts the rate at which the limited slip engages to balance between steering response and stability in different driving conditions

    The Z06’s greater track performance capability is also matched with greater braking capability, with larger 14.6-inch-diameter (370 mm) front and 15-inch-diameter (380 mm) rear Brembo® rotors, compared with the Stingray. Z06 has six-piston front calipers compared to four-piston calipers on Stingray.

    Even larger, carbon ceramic rotors are available and also included with the Z07 package, which takes the Corvette Z06’s performance to its zenith. 

    Z07 Performance Package additional features include:

    • Carbon fiber aero package with larger front splitter, front-corner dive planes, a rear wing and underbody strakes that enhance downforce
    • Unique FE7 suspension with specific Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 calibrations
    • Michelin Sport Cup 2 R ZP tires developed specifically for the Z06
    • Available carbon fiber wheels that deliver a 41-pound (18.6 kg) reduction in unsprung mass
    • Brembo® carbon ceramic brake system featuring larger, 15.7-inch-diameter (398 mm) front rotors and 15.4-inch-diameter (391 mm) rear rotors

    When equipped with the Z07 performance package in the track prepared configuration on a 300-foot diameter circle, the car is capable of 1.22 g of road-hugging grip. 

    The Z06 is based on the same robust architecture as the Stingray — a rigid structure that enabled engineers to fine-tune the car’s chassis and suspension components with exceptional precision. The Z06 is so stiff that the track-capable Z06 is offered in a hardtop convertible model, and there is no variance in the suspension calibrations between it and the coupe.

    Bespoke attention to detail
    In the driver-focused cockpit, premium materials continue to elevate the luxurious look and feel introduced with the Stingray. They’re complemented with available carbon fiber trim that expresses the car’s lightweight, track-focused mantra.

    “To match its performance, the Z06 is an elevated execution of the eighth-generation design,” said Phil Zak, executive design director, Chevrolet. “From its wide planted stance with sculpted surfaces to its premium and carbon fiber materials, the Z06 instills an aura of raw power and performance with bespoke craftsmanship.”

    Unique features include an available carbon fiber-wrapped steering wheel, shift paddles and new carbon fiber interior trim package level 2. The Z06 also features hand-wrapped leather interior options, including the all-new, available fully trimmed interior in Adrenaline Red.

    Additional new wheel, color and trim options offer Z06 customers the most personalization choices in the Corvette lineup, including:

    • Twelve available exterior colors
    • Seven available wheel packages, including five finishes on the standard forged aluminum wheels and available carbon fiber wheels
    • Seven interior colors with the opportunity to expand it to thousands of combinations
    • Three seat choices and six seatbelt options
    • Two interior carbon fiber trim packages, plus Stealth Aluminum trim option
    • Six available brake caliper colors

    The 2023 Corvette Z06 will be seen, heard and experienced around the globe when production begins in summer 2022. It will be built from Bowling Green Assembly in left- and right-hand drive. 

    FAST FACT: The Corvette Z06 was born in 1963, as an optional Special Equipment Package intended for racers. It included a stiffer suspension, heavy duty brakes, a thicker front stabilizer bar, and a large, 36 gallon fuel tank that reduced the number of necessary pit stops in longer races. A fuel-injected 5.4-liter engine (327 cubic inches) and a close-ratio four-speed manual transmission were required with the package.

    CORVETTE Z06 GENERATIONS

    YEARS

    ENGINE

    HORSEPOWER

    TRANSMISSION

    C2 (1963)

    L84 5.4L OHV V-8

    360

    4-speed manual

    C5 (2001-04)

    LS6 5.7L OHV V-8

    385 (2001);           405 (2002-04)

    6-speed manual

    C6 (2006-13)

    LS7 7.0L OHV V-8

    505

    6-speed manual

    C7 (2015-19)

    LT4 6.2L OHV V-8    supercharged

    650

    7-speed manual or 8-speed automatic

    C8 (2023)

    LT6 5.5L DOHC V-8

    670

    8-speed DCT

    ABOUT CHEVROLET
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    2023 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS

    EPA-EST. MPG

    Not yet available

     

    FUEL TANK CAPACITY (approx.)

    18.5 gal. / 70 liters

     

     

    ENGINE

    Type:

    LT6 5.5L DOHC V-8 Direct Injection

    Bore & Stroke (in / mm):

    4.104 x 3.150 / 104.25 x 80

    Block Material:

    A319-T7 sand-cast aluminum with pressed-in iron cylinder liners and four-bolt main bearing caps

    Oiling System:

    Six stage dry sump (8-qt. capacity); includes oil-spray piston cooling

    Oil Type:

    DexosR synthetic 5W50

    Cylinder Head Material:

    A356 T6 cast aluminum

    Combustion Chamber Volume:

    58.8cc

    Compression Ratio:

    12.5:1

    Valvetrain:

    Dual overhead camshafts with mechanical finger follower valvetrain and dual-coil valve springs

    Valve Size (in / mm):

    1.654 / 42 titanium (intake) & 1.378 / 35 sodium filled (exhaust)

    Fuel Delivery:

    Exhaust side direct injection. Max pressure: 5,076 psi (35 Mpa / 350 bar)

    Firing Order:

    1-4-3-8-7-6-5-2

    Throttle Body:

    Twin 87mm single bore (electronic)

    ECU:

    GM E68 (32-bit processing)

    Horsepower (hp):

    670 @ 8400 rpm (GM tested per SAE J1349)

    Torque (lb-ft/ Nm):

    460 / 623 @ 6300 rpm (GM tested per SAE J1349)

     

    TRANSMISSION & AXLE

    Type:

    M1L 8-speed dual clutch (DCT)

    Final Drive Ratio:

    5.56:1

                                                                                      
    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    Front Suspension:

    Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; monotube shock absorbers (46mm); Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0 available. Specific calibration with available Z07 package. front lift with memory is available

    Rear Suspension:

    Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; direct-acting stabilizer bar; monotube shock absorbers (46mm); Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0. Specific calibration with available Z07 package

    Steering Type:

    Variable-ratio rack-and-pinion with electric power assist; includes Active Steer Stops with available Magnetic Ride Control 4.0

    Steering Ratio:

    15.7:1

    Brake Type:

    Front and rear eBoost-assisted discs with Brembo six-piston/two-piece front calipers and four-piston/monobloc rear calipers

    Brake Rotor Size (in / mm):

    Front: 14.6  x 1.3 (370 x 34)
    Front: 15.7 x 1.5 (398 x 38) – w/ avail. carbon ceramic
    Rear: 15.0 x 1.3 (380 x 34)
    Rear: 15.4 x 1.3 (390 x 34) – w/ avail. carbon ceramic

    Wheel Size:

    Front: 20-inch x 10-inch (w/ 5 x 120mm bolt pattern)
    Rear: 21-inch x 13-inch (w/ 5 x 120mm bolt pattern)

    Tire Type and Size:

    Z06 (std.): Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ZP1
    Z07 Package (avail.): Michelin Sport Cup 2 R ZP1
    Front: 275/30ZR20
    Rear: 345/25ZR21

    1 Do not use summer-only tires in winter conditions, as it would adversely affect vehicle safety, performance and durability. Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. Unapproved combinations my change the vehicle’s performance characteristics. For important tire and wheel information, go to: my.chevrolet.com/learn/tires/ or see your dealer.

    EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

    Wheelbase (in. / mm):

    107.2 / 2722

    Overall Length (in. / mm):

    184.6 / 4688 (std.)
    185.9 / 4722 (w/ carbon fiber ground effects)

    Overall Width (in. / mm):

    79.7 / 2025

    Overall Height (in. / mm):

    48.6 / 1235

    Track (in. mm):

    Front: 66.3 / 1685
    Rear: 66.1 / 1678

     

    INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

    Headroom (in. / mm):

    37.9 / 962

    Legroom (in. / mm):

    42.8 / 1087

    Shoulder Room (in. / mm):

    54.4 / 1382

    Hip Room (in. / mm):

    52 / 1321

     

    WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES

    Dry Weight (lb. / kg):

    3434 / 1561 with Carbon fiber wheels and Z07

    Cargo Volume (cu. ft. / L)1:

    12.6 / 357

    1Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

     

    SAFETY & DRIVER AWARENESS FEATURES

    Airbags1: frontal and side-impact for driver and front passenger. Includes Passenger Sensing System

    Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (includes tire fill alert)  
    Standard Run Flat tires

    Standard Rear Park Assist2
    HD Rear Vision Camera2 (1LZ)
    HD Front and Rear Vision Cameras2 with front curb view (2LZ and 3LZ)
    Side Blind Zone Alert2 (2LZ and 3LZ)
    Rear Cross Traffic Alert2 (2LZ and 3LZ)
    Standard Head-Up Display2
    Rear Camera Mirror (2LZ/3LZ coupe – standard convertible)

    1Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See your vehicle Owner’s Manual for more information.
    2Safety or diver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Read the vehicle's owner's manual for more important feature limitations and information.

    Story courtesy of GM/Chevrolet Pressroom