The Corvette is renowned for offering world-beating levels of performance at a price point that significantly undercuts the competition, and GM Authority is happy to report this won’t change with the 2023 Corvette Z06.
Chevy just confirmed full pricing for the 2023 Corvette Z06, with the targa-topped Coupe in the entry-level 1LZ trim starting at an approachable $106,395, including the mandatory destination freight charge. Pricing for the Coupe in the better-equipped 2LZ trim will start at $115,595, while the Coupe in the range-topping 3LZ trim will start at $120,245.
As expected, the Convertible is slightly more expensive. The 2023 Corvette Z06 Convertible in the entry 1LZ trim will start at $113,895, while the 2LZ trim will start at $122,595 and the 3LZ trim at $127,245. The order books for the 2023 Corvette Z06 in both Coupe and Convertible body styles will open up on July 28th, 2022.
| Trim Level | Coupe | Convertible |
|---|---|---|
| 1LZ | $106,395 | $113,895 |
| 2LZ | $115,595 | $122,595 |
| 3LZ | $120,245 | $127,245 |
GM also confirmed the price of some of the Z06’s options. The Z07 Performance Package will start at $8,995, adding FE7 suspension, Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Cup 2R ZP tires, and underbody strakes. This package will also require the customer to order either the Visible Carbon or Carbon Flash Painted aerodynamics packages, however, which are priced from $10,495 and $8,495, respectively. Customers who select these options can then go one step further and add the optional Carbon Fiber Wheels, which are also available with either a Visible Carbon Fiber or Carbon Flash Painted finish. The Visible Carbon wheels are priced from $11,995, while the Carbon Flash painted wheels are slightly less at $9,995.
Chevy rightly points out that the 2023 Corvette Z06 significantly undercuts rivals like the Audi R8, Porsche 911 GT3, Lamborghini Huracán Evo, Ferrari F8 Tributo and McLaren 720S, whilst offering similar levels of performance. GM’s new flat-plane crank 5.5L LT6 V8 engine comes standard in the mid-engine supercar, pumping out 670 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, with power sent to the rear wheels by way of an upgraded dual-clutch eight-speed automatic transmission. GM claims the supercar can hustle from zero to 60 mph in roughly 2.8 seconds and can reach a top speed of at least 188 mph.
Production of the 2023 Corvette Z06 will commence at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky later this year.
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See, I told you guys alongside the others on this site in another past story that this car was going to cost over $100K. GM made the right decision by not giving the car away for less than $100K.
This car is too good and it will have glowing road test reviews if not more so.
So, you want a higher price????? Why not goad GM into paying $195,000, and make it really exclusive??????
Why do you want cheap Corvettes like they were in the past that was not build to the standard with cheap quality interior? IMO, the Corvette is America’s sports car. They need to be built to the standard. Looks like the Z06 is being built to the standard due to the expensive mid-engined design and advance engineering on the architecture.
If you like the prior generation Corvettes because the were less sophisticated and cheap, there are plenty out there to buy.
Also, the new and younger buyer would not mind to pay MSRP for the C8 (any model) since they have that aura around it. The older generation and the usual Corvette crowd need to get use to the fact that the C8 is the standard for supercars now that will show up Ferrari, Lambo, Aston Martin, McLaren and etc.
I think you missed the point that many are making. This new Z06, as awesome as it may be for any price under $200k, is NOT likely going to “show up” Ferrari or McLaren…nor will it likely do so with Lambo. I’m not sure why you even mentioned AM, and not Porsche…it doesn’t matter.
Anyway, the C8 (Stingray or Z06, as great as they may be) still have a ways to go in performance and. styling before the C8 can be called the “standard for supercars”…maybe one of the upcoming models.
This said, if it’s not really a competitor (as a road car off the showroom floor) to these other brands’ halo supercars, then shouldn’t it be made for the “working American” and/or provide the racer on a budget a great platform to make a supercar-beating racecar?
I think it should, as that was the effective formula for most of the last 70 years…and that is not the same as asking for less sophisticated and cheap.
I would buy a Z06 because I could not comfortably afford to buy AND maintain a Ferrari F8 or 296…the Z06 is as close as I can get, but I would not pretend that it’s the same or better…and I’d guess Ferrari is not too worried.
I was referring to the low-end mid-engined Exotics like the 456 Italia for example, not the halo topped model of the car as an example.
Even though a supercar costing a little over $100K for base trim is not considered budget worthy and is more of a weekend toy not too practical. More than likely, it would be a second or third car in the household with people with big pockets.
There will be people who will buy the more expensive exotics in regards of how exceptional the C8 is.
And you do know that Ferrari has a strange business practice that anyone who has deep pockets that never owned a Ferrari will not be able to own a brand new model without being a collector or preowner first? Don’t know how long they had that type of stipulation but no way I would considered them on top of my list unless I’m an enthusiast and just want one of the preowned models before getting my hands on a new model.
And I never suggested that the car should be way out of reach like the exotics but it should not be easily obtainable for something that is this good that can match the exotics on performance or beat it at half the asking price.
The previous generation Corvettes were excellent cars but they were nothing special, the buyers of the brand were getting older and the brand could not bring in the younger buyer because the prior Corvettes were not special enough. GM should had build a mid-engined platform for the prior Corvette but did not felt the need to till the C7 reached its limits.
C8 build quality is still sub-par. While the engine may be much better positioned and designed, the body panels are ill-fitting on my highly optioned C8 3LT Z51. I have seen the same on others, regardless of trim level. Interior is much better quality but they will never be at the craftsmanship of an Aston Martin which are hand built. Performance on the C8 is excellent, no faults there at all and that’s where they give the exotics a run for way less money.
“They will never be at the craftsmanship of an Aston Martin”
“Performance on the C8 is excellent… that’s where they give the exotics a run for way less money.”
I guess you can decide if that extra $100k for the Aston Martin was worth it to say it was “hand built” when a $80k C8 beats you from a dig.
I think GM is trying reinvent Corvette as a stand-alone entity. I think it’s trying to shed the “blue collar” Chevy association and be toe to toe with Ferrari, Porsche and that caliber. That’s why the Z06 is going with a twin cam, high compression, flat plane V8 instead of the traditional LS style engine. It seems like it’s working.
Leaves room for ZR/1 and Zora
It is quite a bit more than the pricing of the C7 Z06, but this machine is going to be leaps and bounds above the prior’s performance as well. For ~$110k, this car will decimate its competitors costing $400-500k. I can’t wait to add one to my stable of GM Performance vehicles.
Leaps and bounds better? I don’t think so . At VIR you’re probably paying $9000 @ second in better lap times.
Leaves one to wonder. Will the 2024 Vett be electric or hybrid and out perform a Tesla Plaid?
Whenever the “electric” corvette gets made, GM plans to also make ICE corvettes too. That’s because some customers still like ICEs.
The ’24 Vette will be a hybrid based on what I’m hearing. So, don’t think a pure electric Vette will be available too soon till the current C8 life cycle runs it course.
No one will ever get one at those prices.
So, a full tilt “maxed out” Zo6 will be real close to 200 hundred K. right?
Around $160k is the top spec 3LZ Convertible with every non-accessory option.
With all the market adjustments of course gm is gonna take advantage and price it according , it’s a business and at the price point it will be very hard to compete with even if you can afford the super cars why not save yourself 200/300k , it’ll be a bang for your buck vehicle
Such a buy, Guess I’ll take two
By the time mine comes in that $106k will be $119!!! Maybe.
I guess I just can not see the math working for a lot of us. I’ll stick to plain old ’21 C 8 with the 3 LT. Cheaper than Z 06 and faster (0-60 and Top end. ) A bunch cheaper. If you think you are going to hear that Z 06 motor wind up and you are in the car I think you will be disappointed. Dealers are going to add $50M or more, It’s a great addition to the line, but so is the C 8!
The Z06 is faster 0-60 according to GM’s published numbers (2.6 vs 2.9), and a configuration without all the extra aero/downforce of the Z07 package will probably be faster on the top end as well, not to mention all the power “in the middle.” I drive a C8 and I love it, it’s fast as hell off the line, but it definitely would struggle to keep up with some of the more powerful cars in GM’s lineup like the ZL1 and CT5 V-Blackwing if taken from a rolling start. The C8 Z06 will trounce every other car in the fold in both cases, with the probable exception of the C7 ZR1 which might give it a run for its money from a roll.
*2.6 vs 2.9 0-60.
Some smart buyers went to aarge dealership in the northeast and will pay msrp
For pure speed it’s not that much faster as other models have been advertised C7 Z51 3.3 to 60 top speed 184
50? they are already adding up to 40 on the base C8 never underestimate the greed of a car dealer
and with the wait being years, price increases annually.
20k too much
Well, that MSRP starting price certainly isn’t going to mean anything is it? It’ll just be a base or platform which of course could possibly double by the time a really fully loaded Z06 “Drop Top” makes it into the hot little hands of some individual.
However, for those of us who own Corvette’s of all ages and generations, it’ll be a proud day when that “Beast” actually makes it into the hands of the public. Sort of like certain “Base” Ferrari’s or Lamborghini’s (ect.) it’ll still be a very notable product that’ll be the envy of many who travel in these “well healed” circles, and you can bet the farm (or the beach front property) that it’ll be worth every damn penny that someone will have to pay to become an owner of the Mighty Z06, so get in line, reach deep into your pockets and just imagine how proud you’ll be when you actually take possession and how impressed you’ll be when, after the required “break in miles” have been added, and you can fully enjoy the capabilities that this particular Corvette will easily attain, both on the streets and race tracks all over the world.
One more thing…this, is “ONLY” the Z06 variant, would you believe how capable and EXPENSIVE” the up and coming ZR-1 or Zora and maybe the newest version, the electrified “E-Ray” is going to go for! Yeah, it’s going to a race alright, a race to see who can possibly end up with every version of the latest “Mighty C8” in their collection. No need to “get into line” here, as it’ll be only the wealthiest of the wealthiest and “well connected” (think maybe “Rick Hendricks” will be on this exclusive list) will be able to have these Corvette’s in their stables with which to proudly display. Oh well, it’ll just be a matter of time before we are all privy to whatever the Corvette Gang at GM actually are planning on “letting lose” on the world. It’ll be interesting and certainly something to keep our interest coming in the future of The Mighty Corvette name.
Apart from the engine noise and high rev range, will the performance be discernable versus the existing C8 for the money? Performance needs to be advised rather than estimates. They have enough of these things on the road to say that it will without doubt do 0-62 in 2.6 and go on to a top speed of the 208 for example. If it does 0-60 in 2.8 and at least 188 MPH there is no point.
I have booked several 2.7 0-60 times with my C8. Have never hit 2.6 sec. The best times were obtained after tires got warmed up and on a airport runway with good traction surface. The Z06 advertises 0-60 in 2.6. inside the car I doubt you could tell the difference. I still will order my Z06 when the opportunity is available. I also have a C6 Callaway modified running almost 700 HP. It will not run quicker than 3.2 0-60 due to loss of traction( Michelin345 tires) but from a 30mph rolling start the HP takes over and to 130mph the C6 is slightly faster and a lot louder with headers and super charger. Probably will not be the case with the Z06.
I bet these prices will shrink the waiting list even further. While the price is reasonable for the performance, it will be way outside of most peoples affordability. And with a looming recession…
I think you’re right
With this economy I’m out
I was 164th on the list. Initially, they said I most likely would not get one until 2024. I plan on checking with the dealership in about 2 months to see how many people dropped out due to the price and current economy. If I wait until 2024 I am sure the price will be 10-15k higher. I am still planning on purchasing, just waiting in line like everyone else.
GM knew what they were doing with the price. Every Z06 was spoken for prior to even announcing the price. The Law of Supply and Demand is to price it accordingly to weed out the tire kickers, because someone else will step up to the plate and take over the vehicle. At present, I have a 2018 ZL1 A-10 Convertible. It is fast, quick and paid for with only 8800 miles on her. ZIZ have someone who wants her when the time comes. In pricing out a new 2023 C8 Z06, I’m figuring $135k. It, too, will be another collector vehicle that I will keep. Trading one collectable for another… I wouldn’t do a C8 Stingray, as I have better performance number in my Camaro. But, an on the list for a Z06.
Well… we’ve all been asking about pricing. Now we have it. That’d put mine at $120k to start since I tend to go for the top trim. Add other “must have” options and dealers’ markup and my ’21 3LT Z51 is looking better and better.
Moley44. As someone that got on a reservation list late, I am one that would deeply appreciate it if the waiting list shrunk dramatically. The more dropping out the better for whatever reason. If they had one to sell me today – at MSRP of course – I’d buy it. But they don’t…
If they are going to be 160k full optioned why buy this car? It’s not gonna be as fast as other products in their garage. There is no manual so not going to replace GT3s and isn’t a drivers car. Being NA with an engine that is probably already at its peak not going to be tunable especially. So who is the target market? Should have been a manual with this engine and it would be something special like the blackwings
if you are referring to a manual tranmission? those are done, passe, over. a modern car , a perfomance car, uses sophisticated shifting technology to achieve even greater speeds. a manual transmission, would actually decrease performance.
Nice plastic dash that really makes the car stand out.
I know all the non Corvette guys that are jumping on the bandwagon won’t like this. I for one couldn’t care less! Outside of the obvious (inflation supply chain etc.) I’m of the opinion that a major factor in the absurd price increase over the C7 Z06, is the fact that they (GM) is dead set on this “bespoke” Engine. Being clear, I’m in favor of the LT5! Where I believe the cost saving mistake is being made is in that goofy rich guy word (BESPOKE). One of the reasons that previous Z06 versions were far less expensive, is the fact that the engines have been shared with high-performance Cadillac and Camaro variants. In my opinion, they (GM) should have stayed true to that model! I think a high end Camaro and or a CT5 coupe with the LT5 would be AWSOME cars people would also line up to buy (to a lesser degree but still very exiting ideas)! So in the end, they (GM) have allowed the rich guy outsiders ruin the recipe for the blue collar super car! “Thanks for NOTHING J Leno”
I will end my rant by saying this. If they wouldn’t have decided that the LT5 had to only be in the Corvette, I believe we could have gotten our Z06’s for several grand cheaper! Another fact is that it (the Z06) costing less would have made it so much more of a statement to the competitors,(Porsche Ferrari McLaren etc.) I believe that would also have kept the loyal enthusiast happy. Besides we have already seen the CAD drawings of the turbocharged variant that is still coming! Charge those guys whatever you want and make the turbo engine BESPOKE if you want. In my humble opinion.
With all that being said, great job to the Corvette team! You all engendered an amazing car!!!
a current C7 2019 Corvtte ZR1 with LT5 at 755 horsepower going for $160,000 .
I have a friend trying to buy one. So if the last variant still sots at $160k, this Z06 probably not over priced, i know it is not a ZR1, but if used vettes are $160k, this $106k car is probably fair
HEY SAM MCEACHERN, GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT, GM SAYS IT WILL DO 0 – 60 IN 2.6 SEC., AND 10.6 SEC. IN A 1/4 MILE.
THEY HAVE NOT GIVEN US A TOP SPEED YET, BUT THE BASE C8 WILL DO 194 MPH, SO THE BASE Z06 WITH 175 HP MORE, SHOULD DO 200+
GM SAYS 0 – 60 IN 2.6 SEC. AND 10.6 SEC. 1/4 MILE
TOP SPEED FOR THE BASE C8 194 MPH, SO BASE Z06 WILL BE 200+
It’s a very nice car, but the price is far past what I’m willing to pay for any car. It’s not worth that much money to me. So, for those who buy this car, enjoy it.
i was number 5501 in line at one dealer with a $5000 deposit. that bothered me, 5000 times 5000 worth of dollars sitting in an unregulated account at a dealer not in my neighborhood, i got my money back.
now i am starting over on a search for a seller. my sales tax is, ten percent, that is a lot to me. i paid that on my C8 , money lost to the wind. and this time i expect a premium at the dealer of maybe $20000, plus my sales tax. gonna be rough and expensive ride. starting to make a 458 from an Italian company look pretty good.
It’s probably worth the msrp’s posted, but the one thing that really rubbed me the wrong way was that there was a much-reported quote from Harlan Charles some months back:
Charles said, “The pricing will be announced soon … but we are telling people, basically, if you’re used to the previous-generation Stingray-to-Z06 base-to-base [price], roughly, [the Z06 price] shouldn’t be something that you wouldn’t expect.”
If he didn’t know what he was talking about, than he shouldn’t have said anything. If he did know (or had at least a decent idea of pricing), then he should become a politician…he’s got the ‘how to outright lie to people, while being just vague enough to not be accountable’ skill mastered.
What else that has been said by GM reps about the Z06 is a lie?
Wait so when you order the Z07 Performance package for $8995 then ur required to spend 10k+ or 8k+ on top of that, GM does a great job hiding the performance package is really 19k+ or 17k+, it just puts a smile on my face I was able to get my 2021 as ordered (with a key latch for the trunk, doing away with that just rediculous) but have to say the car is so much fun.
Like I said earlier! A loaded Zo6 coupe will be right at 200K and the roadster!, GEEZ. To
rich for my blood GM. But I thank you, and my dealership for allowing me to buy my C7 Zo6 3LZ at a reasonable price. For those in the know, a stripped down Zo6 ain’t
goanna cut it unless your a rally guy maybe.
Fortunately you’re a bit high. A loaded coupe will be nowhere near $200k MSRP. If you do the math, even the 3LZ Convertible with every option tops out around $160k.
You could be right, let me go back and price it out again. Did you add the
carbon fiber wheels and Zo7 package?
Cole, your kinda right (LOL). I came up with 175.4K. we won’t fuss about the
pennies here but in Kansas that LOADED coupe will price out right at or slightly below 200K. Add delivery charges from the plant, which is on top of
MSRP, sales tax, insurance, property tax, and tags and were there. I didn’t even mention payments, which depends on one’s status in life. I for one would love to have one of those thing’s in my garage, but not at that cost.
A 3LZ CONVERTIBLE with the Z07 package, the required ground effects package, and carbon fiber wheels (the only significant options without getting into cosmetics like the 70th anniversary pkg) is $158k according to CorvetteBlogger, and an identical COUPE would be $8k less. Destination charge is $1395 and already included in the $106,395 starting price. The only way you’re getting to $200k on a coupe is with a dealer markup, which you’ll probably get in Kansas. As for state fees and tax, I don’t think it’s fair including those in your criticism as they are inevitable, vary state to state, and are completely outside of GM’s control.
With all due respect Cole. Frieght charge IS NOT included in the MSRP, full stop. As for markup? NO markup. Lastly, If a Corvette guy isn’t counting $ out the door, i’ve got a Lambro
for sale (LOL)
Better re-read above. The pricing used in this article all includes the $1395 destination charge, but even if it didn’t, $1395 isn’t helping your argument much, full stop. GM and every other vehicle manufacturer doesn’t care about OTD price, however a state taxes a vehicle is outside their control. If you want to, I guess you’ll have to factor in an average vehicle tax or something, because a car that’s $200k OTD in Montana will be a much more expensive vehicle than a car that’s $200k OTD in California.
Sales tax where I am is 10 percent, paid that on my 2021 C8. SO that and the dealer markup that I am expecting
put this pretty high (I paid MSRP for the C8, but I am thinking will not get lucky on a Z06).
Now I am getting up to Italian car used price. Might have to rethink this
So what your saying is you don’t what drivers input? Decreases performance? Yea because your going to notice a difference driving it to the store or even at the track because i promise 99% of owners won’t be able to drive this car close to the limits. Performance is such a cop out, i bet you bought a blackwing with a auto right because its faster.
I am missing something? Has GM published it’s numbers on 0-60 and top end for the new Z -06?
Might want to use Google. 0-60 has been advertised as 2.6 seconds with Z07 package.
I’m on a list to get a C8 Z06. My wait is supposed to be 2, perhaps 3 years. But I don’t mind – actually gives me some peace of mind. That will give GM plenty of time to work out all the bugs – or cancel the model.
Recall that Ford dropped the GT350 Mustang model with the flat plane crankshaft engine after producing the car for just 3 or 4 years. My understanding is that harmonic vibrations were damaging engines. I’m sure that Chevrolet took notice of that and has made some appropriate compensations in their design.
But, it’s spooky. I don’t think that I’d want an early production Z06. I actually want to drive it vs. use it as a low mileage display.
To me, the 2023 Corvette Z06 Price is irrelevant. I’m happy with my C8 Z51 Stingray ordered with about 20k in options.
Congrats to those who have decided to purchase a C8 Z06. You’ll have an outstanding performance vehicle at a reasonable price. If you can get it at MSRP.
I just ordered my Z06. Pricing to hit today supposedly and then another signing. S/B around 154 grand. Probably see early 2023 to start of summer. I’m amazed at all this bluster about the Z06 and its performance. How many people out there are going to race it 0-60 or run it at 188 MPH? Its never been about the speed of this automobile. Everyone knows its fast with plenty of HP. Always has been. This will be my third vette and its plain and simple, the driving experience. Its Americas Sportscar. Fun car to drive. Never been over 120 in either one. Don’t need to. In fact its silly especially when the absolute majority of vette owners drive them on public roads.
do you think the 2023 c8 covertible will increase in value as the 2022
It will be interesting to see a head to head comparison between the old C7 and the new C8. Also match up the C7 Zo6 with the Zo7 package to the C8 Zo6. I’d bet my bottom dollar it will be closer than one might think. Pro Driver’s only (LOL), It’s going to happen sooner or later. Can’t Wait!
Rick LaGrasta: The correct spelling in that context is “well heeled”.
nice
absolutely a beautiful vehicle, but even at top specs the 100k porsche 718 4.0 cayman smokes it in cornering drive ability performance and pretty much everything else. We are waiting for an american car to catch up! lambo ferrari buggati mclaren all come behind the porsche turbos c4s and like 5 other porsche models! in 80 years nobody has come close to porsche in a twisted curvey race course!