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Chevrolet Reveals TrackReady 2023 Corvette Z06
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hevrolet has officially introduced the 2023 Corvette Z06 which comes two years after the introduction of the mid-engine Corvette Stingray and builds upon it with a new engine and full suite of performance upgrades that make it truly ready to race. The car is based heavily on the Corvette Racing C8.R which has enjoyed its fair share of success on the track. The Z06 is 3.6-in. wider than the Stingray, features unique front and rear fascias and sits on 20-in. front and 21-in. rear forged aluminum spider wheels with five available finishes. Powering the car from the mid-point is an all-new LT6 5.5L DOHC V8 engine that features a flat-plane crank design that allows it to rev to very high RPMs and produces an incredible noise when doing so. The engine is naturally aspirated, which benefits responsiveness, and therefore makes it that much more ready for the track. It red lines at 8,600 rpm, features a full racing-style dry-sump oiling system and produces a very impressive 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft. of torque. Power is put to the rear wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with a specific, shorter 5.56 final drive ratio compared to the Corvette Stingray which further enhances acceleration capability. The car features a suspension system tuned to it specifically, including Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 and available Brembo carbon ceramic brakes which aim to stop the Z06 as fast as it gets going. Nearly every exterior detail on the new Corvette Z06 is meant to aid performance in some way, whether it be aerodynamics, handling or cooling, while an available Z07 Performance Package furthers that with an added carbon fibre aero package and other goodies such as Michelin Sport Cup 2 R ZP tires and unique carbon fibre wheels. Production of the new 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is set to begin next summer in the Bowling Green Assembly Plant. MUSCLE CAR PLUS MAGAZINE DEC/JAN 2021
