The Chevy Corvette has always been trying to match the game with the top dogs like the Lamborghini and Ferrari but hasn’t been able to do it. The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 might change that, and get this beast’s entry to the exotic club restricted to only high-end supercars. The mid-engined Z06 is not like other cars, it’s just one hell of a machine thanks to the improved 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine. Apart from the engine, the Corvette Z06 comes on with improved driving dynamics while taking most features from the previous generation Stingrays as usual. It’s a supercar that drives like a racecar but can be handled like an everyday purpose car and is affordable to the most enthusiastic buyer.
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What’s New?
The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is the first mid-engined Corvette ever. The production of the mid-engined Corvette will begin in the latter half of 2022. The Z06 is more track-oriented with its dynamic aesthetics and chassis changes compared to the standard model. The new Corvette Z06 will be more driver-focused and will be more hardcore in terms of overall performance. The new Z06 is expected to hit the roads at the starting of 2023.
Engine Specifications & Performance
With this 2023 Corvette, Chevrolet is all set to compete with the top-tier supercars and set a new bar for performance specced cars. The new Corvette Z06 features a new flat-plane crankshaft that can rev up to 8600 rpm with the 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine fitted behind the driver’s seats. It results in a behemoth 670 horses and thrilling exhaust notes that can rival a sound Ferraris make. The new Z06 comes fitted with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox (sorry stick lovers) and rear-wheel drive, it can certainly make you lose your mind. The 2023 Z06 can accelerate from 0-60 mph in an estimated 2.6 seconds and will have an estimated top speed of more than 200 mph.
Being a more hardcore and driver-focused model, the Z06 comes with wide and more track-friendly tires with powerful braking for the best amount of fun. The company has also managed to add an optional Z07 performance package which will unlock the full potential of the Corvette (hurrah gearheads!). The Z07 package comes with reduced weight, new brakes and 21-inch tires, more aerodynamic add-ons, and carbon-fiber rollers. It results in a monstrous performance that will knock out your ability to think how the world is moving so slowly while you are at seventh skies.
Fuel Economy
| 2023 Corvette Z06 Mileage | City | Highway |
| Z06 | 13 mpg | 17 mpg |
The company has not shared any details about the official mileage figures for the 2023 Corvette Z06. Don’t expect too much as the 5.5-liter natural aspirated V8 under the hood won’t spare anything with its raging power. The car would deliver an estimated mileage of around 13 mpg in the city and 17 mpg on the highway. We will update when the official specs come out.
Dimensions, Space & Airbags
The dimensions of the upcoming corvette are still unknown and not revealed by the company. We will update you when the official specs of the car come out.
Pricing
| 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Price | Price (USD) |
| 1LZ Coupe | $106,000 |
| 1LZ Convertible | $115,000 |
| 2LZ Coupe | $116,000 |
| 2LZ Convertible | $124,000 |
| 3LZ Coupe | $120,000 |
| 3LZ Convertible | $129,000 |
The official pricing of the 2023 Corvette is out and released by the company. The new Z06 will come with both Coupe and Convertible models to provide both hardcore performance and top-down fun. The 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 will start at a price of around $106,000 for the base 1LZ Coupe variant. It will be around $9k more for the convertible model which goes up to $104,000 for the 2LZ Convertible model. The top-spec 3LZ Convertible model is the most expensive and carries a price tag of around $129,000.
Specifications: Acceleration & Top-speed
| 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | |
| Engine | 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 |
| Drivetrain | rear-wheel drive |
| Horsepower | 670 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft |
| 0-60 MPH | 2.6 seconds |
| 1/4 Mile | 10.6 seconds |
| 0-100 MPH | 6.7 seconds |
| Top speed | 200 mph |
