Turn up the speakers and enjoy three minutes of the next Chevrolet Corvette Z06 by launching the Nürburgring Nordschleife at high speed. The engine sounds fabulous.
The Z06 returns to the ring for further testing. In August, the development team planned to try a timed lap to see what the new car was capable of. Judging by what is on display here, it is possible that the crew prepared for another attempt because the driver was pushing the Corvette hard.
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The main rumor is that the Z06 uses a version of the C8.R race car. It is supposed to be a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8 with dual-head camshafts and a flat crankshaft. According to reports, production is around 617 horsepower (460 kilowatts) and the red line can reach 9,000 rpm.
The gearbox comes from Tremec and presumably has a magnesium box. This video is another example that the broadcast is able to make changes very quickly.
The Z06 has a more aggressive body with a larger front splitter and ducks at the corners of the nose. The openings in the rear fenders are even larger than those in the standard Corvette. At the rear, four exhaust pipes emerge from the center of the tail.
We still haven’t had a good look inside the Z06. Since the vehicle focuses on performance, it’s safe to expect heavily reinforced seats and possibly sporty upholstery like brushed metal or carbon fiber.
There are indications that Chevy is offering an optional performance package for the Z06 that would include parts like the big wing, sticky tires and probably some parts that aren’t as easy to see. Some of the cars during testing do not have these components.
The Z06 will debut on October 26, 2021, but will not go on sale until the 2023 model year. This suggests an arrival at dealerships in mid-2022.
