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2023 Corvette Z06 Is Cheaper, Faster Than These Cars

At this point, it should be obvious that the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 offers impressive speed for relatively little money. However, the full scope of that statement isn’t revealed until we start delving into the C8 Corvette Z06 spec sheet and comparing the figures against a selection of modern performance vehicles – which is exactly what we’re doing in the following GM Authority spec breakdown.

To get a better handle on what this thing is bringing to the table, we’re comparing the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 to 10 other high-end performance vehicles, including models from Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche. Right off the bat, we find the new Corvette Z06 to be the least-expensive option of the bunch, with a starting MSRP of $106,395. Compared to models like the 2023 Lamborghini Huracán EVO ($262,000), the 2023 Ferrari 296 GTB ($317,985), or the 2022 Ford GT ($500,000), and the Vette looks like an absolute steal.

And it’s not like the 2023 Corvette Z06 is down on performance, either. In fact, in this crowd, the new go-faster Vette has one of the highest peak horsepower ratings of the bunch, rated at 670 horsepower at 8,400 rpm. The only model in this comparison with more ponies on tap is the Ferrari 296 GTB, which is rated at 819 horsepower at 8,000 rpm thanks to its twin-turbo 3.0L V6 PHEV powertrain.

Of course, peak power figures are one thing, but how they are translated into speed is something else entirely. The 0-to-60 mph sprint is one good measure of this, and impressively, the 2023 Corvette Z06 ties with the 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo for the quickest time in this comparison, with both models completing the test in 2.6 seconds.

Check out the full comparison table below for all the specs and info:

2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs The Competition

2023 Corvette Z062022 Audi R8 V10 performance2022 Audi R8 V10 performance quattro2023 BMW M8 Competition Coupe2023 Ferrari 296 GTB2022 Ford GT2023 Lamborghini Huracán EVO2022 McLaren GT2022 Mercedes-AMG GT C2022 Porsche 911 Turbo2022 Porsche 911 Turbo S
Starting MSRP$106,395$150,195$201,295$135,095$317,985$500,000$262,000$215,000$154,550$184,350$217,550
Engine5.5L V8 LT65.2L V105.2L V10Twin-Turbo 4.4L V8Twin-Turbo 3.0L V6 PHEVTwin-Turbo 3.5L V65.2L V10Twin-Turbo 4.0L V8Twin-Turbo 4.0L V8Twin-Turbo 3.8L F6Twin-Turbo 3.8L F6
Power (hp @ rpm)670 @ 8,400562 @ 8,100602 @ 8,100617 @ 6,000819 @ 8,000660 @ 6,250631 @ 8,000612 @ 7,500550 @ 5,750 to 6,750572 @ 6,500640 @ 6,750
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm)460 @ 6,300406 @ 6,400413 @ 6,700553 @ 1,850 to 5,860546 @ 6,250550 @ 5,900443 @ 6,500465 @ 5,500 to 6,500502 @ 2,100 to 5,500553 @ 2,250 to 4,500590 @ 2,500 to 4,000
TransmissionDual-clutch 8-speed automaticDual-clutch 7-speed automaticDual-clutch 7-speed automatic8-speed automaticDual-clutch 8-speed automaticDual-clutch 7-speed automaticDual-clutch 7-speed automaticDual-clutch 7-speed automaticDual-clutch 7-speed automaticDual-clutch 8-speed automaticDual-clutch 8-speed automatic
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
0-60 mph (seconds)2.63.63.13.02.93.02.83.13.62.72.6
Top speed (mph)TBD204206190205216202204197199205

 

As a reminder, the 2023 Corvette Z06 is equipped with the naturally aspirated 5.5L V8 LT6 gasoline engine, rated at 670 horsepower at 8,400 rpm and 460 pound-feet of torque at 6,300 rpm. Under the skin is the GM Y2 platform, while production takes place exclusively at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky.

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  1. A World Class stylish performance machine at an affordable price. You can’t beat it…!

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    1. Couldn’t have said it better !

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  2. it’s all a mirage!!! there is no such thing as C8 Z06!!!

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    1. Guy’s Bob was being funny with his statement. Relax.

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  3. If the Z06 is a performance bargain, then the base StingRay is an absolute screaming bargain. Or, at least it would be if you could buy one at MSRP. If 495 horsepower is not enough for you on the street, then Lord help you.
    Signed,
    Traditional Corvette buyer. (14)

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    1. Dave, i purchased my C8 Stingray at MSRP from Ciocca. It will be traded for the C8 ZO6 next year…I hope. This ZO6 roll out is taking much too long. And yes. The Stingray is a screaming bargain.

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      1. Another statement by GM to justify why they raised the MSRP of the Z06 to 6 figures instead of what we all anticipated it to be at the traditional ballpark price of 88 to 94K. All this hype yo justify this price, but yet there are NO OFFICIAL PERFORMANCE NUMBERS of what the car can do..When the C8 came out in 2020, it was all about the performance numbers.

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    2. I agree with Dave. Everyone keeps banging on about the Z06 like the ‘normal’ C8 is nothing. Top speed is 194 MPH without Z51 and high wing, 184 MPH with. 0-60 is 2.9 seconds. Quarter mile 11.2 seconds. So even the ‘standard’ C8 is only slower than both Porsches in the list and a 10th of a second slower than the Lambo on the 0-60 dash. By the time you get to the top end MPH, who cares? Unless you are tracking the car with a very long straight or shipping it to Germany for the autobahn, you will never see that speed. It’s just bragging rights! The Z06 is marginally better performance than the normal C8 not a whole other level. What it does have that cannot be ignored, is the exotic engine note and high revving capability and if that’s your bag, I completely get it!

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    3. Another statement by GM to justify why they raised the MSRP of the Z06 to 6 figures instead of what we all anticipated it to be at the traditional ballpark price of 88 to 94K. All this hype yo justify this price, but yet there are NO OFFICIAL PERFORMANCE NUMBERS of what the car can do..When the C8 came out in 2020, it was all about the performance numbers.

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  4. Nobody and I mean nobody will be able to purchase a Z06 for $106k. The dealers are going to have a field day with mark ups and GM will issue empty threats as usual. What’s really pathetic, is that the morons will pay those huge markups and then come on here to complain. Ha ha ha!!!!

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    1. more than one dealer guarantee MSRP. I waited one year for my car, at MSRP, and it was worth it. But your point is, too many dealers are charging a premium, and they cannot build enough of these. I agree.

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      1. got mine MSRP – I got my 2022 Silverado LTD for 1k under MSRP, but the ZO6 is a whole other animal.

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      2. you have already taken delivery of a C8 Z06?

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    2. USA 1, if you are a Corvette enthusiast, I’m sure you know the top 10 dealers in the U.S. that only sell at MSRP with no mark ups or extra fees. Take your pick. Ciocca, McMulkin and Criswell are the top 3.

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      1. Ron retired – I am not a Corvette enthusiast, but I am a Chevrolet enthusiast. That being said, I am in California and I don’t know of one dealership that sells Corvettes at sticker.

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        1. O.K.. I was attempting to correct your statement (Nobody and I mean nobody will be able to purchase a Z06 for $106k). That statement is just wrong.

          When I lived in San Diego; I always purchased my Corvettes through Kerbeck in Atlantic City, NJ. They are or were the largest Corvette dealer in the United States. The business was sold to Ciocca last year. Years ago, courtesy delivery could be made to a dealer close to your home. Recently, that has changed due to delivery errors. Courtesy delivery can still be done however, it has been limited to certain car dealerships. One can always go with option R8C. Museum delivery is something that must be done at least once. One can always fly to one of the MSRP dealers and pick up a vehicle. Ohio, Illinois, New Jersey, Maryland, and New Hampshire are home to MSRP only dealerships. BOTTOM LINE: A C8 zo6 can and will be purchased at $106K.

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          1. What is the name of the dealer in Illinois?

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        2. USA 1,

          I’m in So. Cal. and I could not find a Chevrolet dealer selling C8 Corvettes at MSRP. So I purchased from Rick Hendrick of Duluth Georgia. I never flew to Georgia. We just used overnight FedEx and I had my Corvette transported.

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    3. USA 1, There are at a minimum 50 Chevy dealerships that sell both the C8 Stingray and upcoming C8 ZO6 at MSRP with no ADM fees. You can download the list of dealers from the Corvette c8 forum. The top 3 MSRP dealers are as follows: Ciocca, McMulkin, and Criswell.

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  5. How much is an oil change for each…start with that Italian sausge, over a 1k… no thanks Not to mention the those German brats.

    That LT6 is NA @ 670hp@8400 speaks for itself while using the game changer dual clutch automatic transmission. No more spinning launches and losses to AWD mediocre exotics. Recall the C6 ZR1 non dual clutch automatic beating some of those listed within.

    Speaking of …the C8 ZR1 if built, will have some type of air pump and reign over the list and set the new standard as they are today with NA 670hp

    More comparisons with interiors and handling with maintenance needs to be done for overall comparisons and dollar value.

    I have my pick…

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    1. Totally agree that the value of the Z06 can’t be matched, even with a hefty dealer mark up.
      However, the oil change point on the Italian sausage isn’t exactly right, at least in the case of Ferrari, where all maintenance is included for 7 years…which I guess is easily built into a $400k purchase price.

      Having said that, after the 7 years, I can confirm there is no way you’re getting an oil/annual service from a Ferrari dealer for anywhere near $1k…count on double +.

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    2. Race57, many of us car enthusiasts have several sports car brands in our stable. My Carrera is not as fast on a track or drag strip in relation to our C8 Stingray however, it wasn’t purchased for that purpose.
      You don’t need to go that far back to see the results of Corvette. Just take a look at the C7 ZR1 during the Lightning Lap. Porsche GT2 RS finished first and the C7 ZR1 finished 2nd with the Mclaren 720 S rounding out the top three.
      I personally liked the C7 Grand Sport. Here’s a car sold for $66K in manual form losing to the Porsche Turbo S by 1/10 of a second at the Lightning Lap. I would feel pretty bad after spending over $170K to get beat by a 460HP Corvette with manual by 1/10 of a second.
      Lastly, our C8 Stingray will be traded upon arrival of the C8 ZO6. And yes, the Ferrari after 7 years (free maintenance) does have a high upkeep cost. Our Carrera upkeep will probably not be too expensive. More than Corvette but, that is the nature of the beast.

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  6. As USA 1 said…… the car will cease to be such a great deal after all the “flippers” and greedy car dealers are done. Let’s see how much effort Chevrolet REALLY puts in to stopping this !

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    1. Why should Chevy stop car flipping? It is a feather in their cap. And it’s current, and most likely short-lived, popularity PR drives future sales.

      When demand exceeds supply, capitalism opens the door to profiteering by individuals and corporations alike. Just look at gas prices in June and July of 2022

      Think of it as the same as house-flippers in a volatile financial market. Some succeed and some get burned, based on market timing. But for some home buyers wanting a used, move-in ready house immediately, reno’ed flip-homes obviously fill a need.

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      1. Flipping will hurt their traditional buyers that have been with them for decades. It is of no benefit and that’s why Ford stopped it with the GT.

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  7. I love, I just freaking love it! No one has actually gotten their hot little hands on an actual new C8 Z06 (well, except for Jay Leno and even then, he just went for a drive around his neighborhood, hitting the gas a few times, sounded nice but still he was under orders to take it easy, that was still pretty cool) for any actual “times acceleration and handling events” and so what we have here is again “a lot of steak sizzle with out the actual steak” being put in front of us all. Sheesh!
    I guess this will have to do for now…these specs seem to be in order, and if they are, then the Z06 will truly be a competitor on just about every level…even the selling price “if” those other cars are sold for over their MSRP’s as the Z06 will be.
    Oh well, once again we wait and wait for “This Beast” to actually hit the streets all over the USA, and eventually the world!
    Like waiting for Christmas (sic) to come, we just have to be patient and hopefully when it does arrive, it’ll be worth the long excruciating wait we’re all experiencing. As a long time ‘Vette owner, I’m betting when it does arrive we’ll all be impressed but OMG the wait just seem to go on and on does it not. Day-Am! ‘Nuff said.

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    1. Rick, I was upset with obtaining a reservation number of 500 from Ciocca. Then, I met Mr. 3223 and 3224 at Ciocca during the C8 ZO6 tour. I have since stopped complaining about the wait. Smile

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  8. There probably not a dealer out there that will sell a z06 for msrp and you real lucky they will sell you regular corvette at msrp
    they all will get you some way even though Chevy tells them not to??? RIP OFF DEALERS AND MINE IS ONE !!!

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    1. Bob, there are at a minimum 50 Chevy dealerships that sell both the C8 Stingray and upcoming C8 ZO6 at MSRP with no ADM fees. You can download the list of dealers from the Corvette c8 forum. The top 3 MSRP dealers are as follows: Ciocca, McMulkin, and Criswell

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      1. Ciocca dont sell them at msrp or at least not the ones they got listed online

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        1. Ciocca, McMulkin, Criswell and about 50 other Chevy dealers only sell ordered cars at MSRP. Cars on the lot or website are not sold at MSRP.

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  9. The C8 ZO6 is a super car no doubt. The only area of concern for me is the weight. It is 3434 lbs. dry (C8 ZO6/ZO7 pkg.). The Porsche GT3 is the ZO6 closest competitor, and it weighs under 3200 lbs. wet. The C8 ZO7/ZO7 at the price point of $138K had better meet or exceed the GT3 time of 6:59 at the Nürburgring.
    NOTE: $138k is the ZO7 package with carbon fiber wheels and aero (my build).

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  10. Chart claiming it accelerates with a 911 Turbo S to 60mph…LOL.

    We’ll see how close that drag race is once a Z06 becomes available to test. Chevy tends to give optimistic numbers while Porsche (and some others on the list) have regularly outperformed the manufacturer’s claims. Might beat the Porsche around most tracks…TBD…

    I would argue that these others (except the 296) have one major advantage too…they can actually be purchased now.

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    1. I actually agree with you concerning the Turbo S. It is the only vehicle in the Porsche line up that has actual video evidence of its prowess on a timed drag strip. The rest of the Porsche line up seem to enjoy 3 beeps from a car horn to drag race. They can never seem to find a timed drag strip. Corvette’s win or lose have no problem with running against the competition on a timed track. They have been running on tracks for 70 years. Porsche not so much. The C8 ZO6 when it arrives will follow suit and run against the competition at drag meets. Oh, my 992 Carrera is a great all-around car however, it doesn’t have the performance metrics of our Stingray at a track and most certainly not a drag strip.

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  11. Does anyone really believe you could purchase any of the cars listed in comparison with a ZO6 at msrp.😂😂😂

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    1. Doug, customers purchasing vehicles at this level are well aware of ownership requirements. Purchasing a Porsche GT car depends on your previous purchases. Do you happen to own a previous generation Ferrari. Ford GT. Are you on the approved list. The Mclaren GT, C8 ZO6, and maybe the Audi are probably the only cars on this list that one can order from a manufacturer without promising a kidney as incentive.
      Correction: Too late for the 2023 ZO6. Sold out.

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  12. Crushed Viper – Murdered Mustang – Erotic European Nightmares – King Corvette – USA # 1

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  13. This has been known for quite a while it’s the cheapest supercar around. I never owned any of these supercars so I can’t say which is better but I just knew if I wanted one the Corvette was the BEAST bargain around.

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  14. THE C8 Z06 ENGINE IS ASSEMBLED BY HAND

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  15. I am 71 and owned multiple exotics over the years. Porsche, McClaren, BMW, Audi …..My current Aston Martin DB9 I believe will be my last foreign exotic. While I have enjoyed all these vehicles for their performance and craftsmanship over the years, their pricing and maintenance (even though I can afford them) are no longer justified to me personally. Growing up in the muscle car era, the 63 Split Window and 67, 427 Coupe were my favorites, yet year to date, I have never owned a Corvette. Last year, I drove a C8 and was very impressed with the car and price. While the craftsmanship may not be on par say with my Aston, I am also not paying $250+ either. I originally was on the list for a C8.R but changed it to the Z06 which I am getting at MSRP. Based on production delays, I most likely won’t get it until 2024 but really looking forward to owning my first Corvette. I am sure I will receive thumbs down from some for buying a Corvette which is fine. On the other hand, I may get thumbs up from Corvette enthusiasts and who knows I too may love it and join the Corvette Club.

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    1. I have never cared what my enthusiasts’ friends say regarding car purchases. Having owned everything from Skylines, Fairlady Z to Vettes and Porsches. My $6oK C8 Stingray will trade places with the arrival of our C8 ZO6 for track purposes. Our Carrera is relegated to cruise duty. Looking forward to running my manual C7 ZO6 vs C8 ZO6 and a club member’s new GT3. He paid a little over $200K for it but, he’s an idiot. Smile
      Astons are just beautiful cars but, maybe it’s the James Bond complex kicking in. Oh, it’s 71 years young!

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  16. been waiting 37 months now!!!! i think GM is waiting for all of their senior buyers to croak!!!!!

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    1. With all due respect… if you’ve been waiting 37 months (for a NON-Z06) your problem is not with GM. Dealer probably has you on his “No Markup MSRP” list and others willing top pay a markup have jumped before you.

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      1. ive been waiting 37 months for a Z06!!!!

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        1. make it 39 months!!!

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    2. Good one!

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  17. I got my 2022 C8 Stingray at Ciocca, picked it up in February, 2 days short of 9 months. MSRP…

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    1. Outstanding!

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  18. As mentioned above, I got my 2022 C8 at Ciocca for MSRP, waited 9 months. As long as folks are willing to pay over MSRP, there will be dealers happy to sell them the car for $10K to $20K over MSRP. Ciocca is just over a 1hr drive for me. Before I put my deposit at Ciocca I went into a local Chevy dealer, was ready to put a deposit down until they told me they were $15k over MSRP. When I said I can drive to Ciocca and get it for MSRP, they had no problem letting me walk out the door. That’s because they know the next purchaser will be willing to give them the extra $15k. I know two C8 owners who paid over MSRP, one paid $22K over MSRP and on top of that he needed to fly 1000 miles to pick it up. These folks have the money and just don’t want to wait, it is as simple as that.

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  19. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I paid MSRP + a $580 document fee. When I tried to get the $580 removed, they were quite clear that I was welcome to go find a production allotment elsewhere, Waited 15 months from initial deposit to final delivery though…

    They had used models on the showroom floor listed CAD$30K to $40K higher, and they were quite clear that they would be happy to buy mine back.

    COVID and the resulting supply chain issues messed up the market, but it will correct. The Z06’s will be able to demand a premium though, at least until the Zora is released.

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  20. Now do what a car journalist should do and take away 3,4 tenth of a second from all European 0-60 times…because as you know very well all European cars are tested differently (and way more realistically) than American ones. In fact a 911s beats every single time a c8 on any test or video online yet the 911s report a 0 to 100km/h of over 3 seconds. Funny not showing 1/4 mile times or weight of the car (some cars in that list weigh over 200 kg less than the c8) when we all know a 296 gtb , or a turbo s will blast past the z06 like if it was standing still. The 296gtb recorded many times 0-200km/h in 7 seconds. You don’t seriously think the z06 will manage that time right? You are lucky if it will take 2.5 seconds more. Is quite obvious that you are giving purposely skewed data to favor the c8 which is a great car on its own but ain’t on par with several cars on that list.

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  21. My M8 Comp limited at 155 top end; but 0-60 2.5 sec!!

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