Despite the 2015 Corvette Z06 not even being out yet, it continues to keep engineers awake in Stuttgart, Sant’Agata Bolognese, Munich, Ingolstadt, Maranello and other cities of our world where rival brands reside. 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque in a car well below $100,000 is appealing enough to take a chunk out of sales away from any respected supercar brand, but that’s only if that power can be delivered to the pavement. Today, we wonder no more.
The 2015 Corvette Z06 can accelerate from 0-60 in a matter of an elite 2.9 seconds with the eight-speed automatic transmission, running a 10.95 quarter-mile at 127 mph, and coming from a full 60-0 stop in 99 feet. And unlike the Nissan GT-R and Porsche 911 Turbo, these numbers are achieved with just two wheels sending force to the ground. And it starts at just $78,995.
For the purists eyeing the 2015 Corvette Z06, 0-60 acceleration comes at a still super-quick 3.2 seconds, and runs an 11.2-second quarter-mile at the same trap speed compared to the eight-speed automatic version. The 2015 Corvette Z06 will also hold grip up to 1.2 lateral G-forces. Now, the Corvette team will say that the braking distance is the best they’ve ever tested, but there has been documented testing of the outgoing C6 Z06 stopping frm 60-0 in a lesser 93 feet. Probably has something to do with the extra weight, but in all honesty, very few are probably going to tell the difference.
All test results for both the automatic and manual 2015 Corvette Z06 were achieved with the Z07 Performance package, which adds Brembo carbon ceramic brake rotors and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. The Z07 package also features the most aggressive aerodynamic package available on the Corvette Z06, which delivers the most downforce of any production car GM has ever tested… a number that has still yet to be released. As with the official Nürburgring lap time.
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That´s a missile¡¡
I hope these numbers are real¡¡
Regards from Spain
That 0-60 time with the automatic really increases its appeal to me.
Impressive to say the least! And with the new 8-speed, as expected, posting faster performance numbers, it’s sure going to maintain it’s sales dominance over the manual as well as garner some serious exotic sports car sales from the competition.
Now imagine the potential rear-engined Vette’s performance….. The Z06 has definitely set the stage high for the next ZR1.
option could also be RWD and AWD version. awd version would be insane. but the current machine is super. hopefully kills competitors. the price is definitely the best.
Hopefully the super speedway results.
competitors in the exhaust system seems to be too loud
2015 Corvette has a new level and has a very strong competitor in the global.
could also be the first full LED lights. But I think arrive
This is great and just wait for the same engine in the CTSV and a Alpha Camaro.
Hellcat who?
Like I have been saying it is not how much power you have but how much you can put to the ground.
The 2016 Z06 should have the current ZR1 supercharger going from the small 1.7 to the 2.3 should up the hp/torque numbers to over 700. A possible 2.5 and 10.5 numbers could be achieved or even better with slicks. I don’t believe GM will sit on their hands while Dodge is supercharging the Viper for 2016 rumored to have 750hp plus. If Viper offers a automatic the consumer volume should pick since the auto is the future of super cars. Even the purist after spending a day with an automatic with the paddle shifters will consider one. I had a chance to drive my wife Optima Turbo SX on a track with the paddle shifters and it was an absolute blast hitting the corners down shifting and coming out at redline.
I will be selling my current vette next year and getting the new hellcat Charger fully optioned special ordered for 2016 at no markup on msrp. Every option gets me under $70k if pricing is a $60k base.
Fantastic acceleration numbers!
One thing I wonder though. They boast the base price of $78,995 but also state that those numbers were achieved with the packages that I have to assume are expensive options. I wonder how much the car costs optioned as above?
I guarantee a price just under 100 Grand.
Whats your guarantee? The base model starts @ $78,500. then you pay additional for paint, YES you have to pay additional $$ for a paint job on it, then wheels, YES you have to pay extra $$ for wheels and on and on… the base model without any further upgrades will set you back $85K + tax, Lic. destination etc… etc… If you load all the upgrades to the base model you will easily be @ $130K +
The lateral acceleration of this car is exceptional
An example is a Ferrari 458 Speciale with 250 kg less weight has a 1.33g of lateral accel.
1.20g for the Z06 is FINE¡¡
Regards from Spain