The 2023 Corvette Z06 has amassed a huge following since Chevy first revealed the high performance machine. Much of the interest has been around the unique naturally aspirated 5.5L V8 LT6 engine, which is the world’s most powerful naturally-aspirated V8 in a production car. Many fans, enthusiasts and observers have been salivating to see Chevy’s new track monster in all of its colors, and that’s what we have for you here today – the C8 Z06 in the eye-popping Rapid Blue hue.
GM Authority has captured these exclusive photos of the C8 Z06 in the Rapid Blue color (Color Code GMO). The model seen here is the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 Coupe (as opposed to the hardtop Convertible) equipped with the optional Z07 Performance Package, which includes the following content (relevant RPO code in parenthesis):
The Z07 package on the C8 Z06 also requires one of the following:
This model is equipped with the first option – comprised of Carbon Flash-painted carbon fiber aero components. The ensemble rides on a set of optional five-spoke carbon fiber wheels (RPO Code ROY), while the optional Black exhaust tips (NGA) can be seen out back.
For the 2023 Corvette Z06, the Rapid Blue hue is available with five interior colorways, but not three others.
Available interior colorways:
Not available interior colorways:
Chevy has been struggling with parts constraints stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, and – as GM Authority was the first to report – orders for the 2023 Corvette Z06 have been heavily limited, further adding to the rarity of this desirable performance machine. In fact, the C8 Z06 is now currently unavailable to even order.
As a result of this, among those who were able to place an order, there’s been a huge demand for option-rich builds. As GM Authority reported in September, a majority of 2023 Corvette Z06 buyers are optioning the car to the gills.
As a reminder, the 2023 Corvette Z06 is equipped as standard with the naturally aspirated 5.5L V8 LT6 gasoline engine rated at a whopping 670 horses and 460 pound-feet of torque. Under the skin is the GM Y2 platform that unpins all C8 Corvettes, while production takes place at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky.
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That's a gorgeous car worth maybe $90k that some Boomer will pay $150k-200k for.
I have a 2SS Camaro in Rapid Blue. 52k MSRP. Just as fun as the Corvette for half the price!
It doesn’t have the looks nor the engine. The alpha suspension makes the Camaro.
Not even close to true-- average age of a C8 buyer is only 50 at this stage.
It's "old boomers" buying Teslas and claiming to be hip.
Enuf already with the illusive Z06. I used to be an avid admirer and seriously prospective buyer, but with the way GM has handled this roll out - they can stick it. My Sebring Orange 2021 3LT Z51 is just fine thank you.
The only reason the boomer generation can afford these beautiful Supercars, is because they’re either further along in their career or are retired. This is partially the reason why the average corvette purchaser age is closer to the 60’s however, the average C8 purchaser is closer to the 50’s…why is this? GM created one of the only Corvette generations that have excited both young & older automobile enthusiasts. Name me one other domestic, modern, and stock, NA “Supercar”, “sports car”, “muscle car” or other, which has the style, design, HP, comfort and class that the C8 has for under 100K. They simply do not exist and “that” is a testament to “The General” hitting it out of the park. Personally, I cannot wait for future iterations of this generation Corvette.