Michael Satterfield
by TGR Staff – 10/26/2021
The next chapter in the mid-engine Corvette launched today with the much-anticipated introduction of the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, a true American supercar. Powered by an all-new LT6 5.5L DOHC V-8 engine, the flat-plane crank allows the engine to rev to its 8,600 RPM redline. With 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, the new Z06 is one of the most potent Corvette ever released for the streets.
Customers will also have the option of ordering the Z07 package, which includes a tall carbon-fiber rear wing, carbon0fiber ground effects, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, and optional carbon fiber wheels which save an extra 41 lbs. The Z07 package also gets specific magnetic ride control calibration and special Michelin Cup 2 R ZP tires.
Inside the Z06 looks much like the current corvette, but the optional carbon-fiber steering wheel, shift paddles, and interior trim bring the performance feel into the cockpit. A focus on premium materials should help differentiate this car from the standard Corvette.
2023 Corvette Z06 Specs:
- 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
- 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
