The new C8 Corvette Z06 is one very impressive automobile, adding even more go-fast goodness to Chevy’s eighth-generation formula thanks to a new engine, more aero, more stick, and head-turning styling. Now, MotorTrend has recognized the C8 Corvette Z06 as the 2023 Performance Car of the Year.
When it comes to the business of speed, the C8 Corvette Z06 certainly doesn’t disappoint. According to MotorTrend, the new Z06 went toe-to-toe in testing with the McLaren 765LT Spider, a bonafide European exotic with a half-million-dollar price, and nearly matched the McLaren’s figure-eight lap record, falling short by only a fraction of a second. The new Corvette Z06 also recorded a run from 0 to 60 mph in a scorching 2.8 seconds, pulled 1.16 g in lateral grip, and scored the second-best 60-mph-to-zero stop distance of the group at 95 feet.
Naturally, one of the big highlights is what the C8 Corvette Z06 is cradling just behind the cabin. Providing motivation is the atmospheric 5.5L V8 LT6 gasoline engine, rated at 670 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, capable of revving up to a heavenly 8,600-rpm redline.
However, a car this good is about balance just as much as it’s about straight-line speed. To that end, MotorTrend writes that grip levels seem “boundless, goading you into ever higher cornering speeds.” Meanwhile, the suspension still retains its all-day comfort in Tour mode.
Design and styling are highlighted as well, with the publication stating that the aero add-ons included with the C8 Corvette Z06’s available Z07 Performance Package (plus the optional carbon fiber wheels) do well to “subtly up its curbside presence.” Those aero bits are functional, too, pressing the new Corvette Z06 into the pavement with 734 pounds of downforce at 186 mph and making sure the sports car stays “glued to the pavement.”
Finally, the publication highlights the new C8 Corvette Z06 for its value. Starting at $110,290, MotorTrend thinks Chevy “could charge more,” despite the Z06 comparing favorably to high-dollar exotics from the likes of Porsche and McLaren.
As a reminder, the C8 Corvette Z06 rides on the GM Y2 platform, while production takes place exclusively at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky.
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Try buying a base Z06 for MSRP.
Several people on my block have fallen dead recently from Climate Change, I blame it on my neighbors new Z06.
More likely from cow farts,,,,,any livestock in your neighborhood?
lmao surely you jest money for nothing…climate change is a scam, started 40 years ago….and climate hasn’t changed yet
I just know your kidding, right.?
Yep, just trying to be as ridiculous as the alarmist. 😉
Some of these people are in denial, some are plain stupid and the rest have had their brains turned into mush by Fox News.
You clearly have no scientific background and are unfamiliar with the scientific process. You need to question anything put forth by journalist and politicians.
Chevrolet done good!!
“could charge more”??????? Take a look at the Chevrolet online inventory for these cars… How does $210,000 sound? Some dealers are just shameless. Try calling most dealers nationwide. I have. A lot of them are just now coming down to a $50,000 market adjustment. Six months before a warrantee will transfer is a good start. This car was redesigned from the ground up… Charge us $210,000 from the factory, and prevent dealers from gouging their loyal clientele.
SNOWFLAKES.
SNOWBLOWERS.
Just think how many would sell if GM could fill orders in a timely manner and stop those sorry dealerships that are taking advantage of loyal GM customers!
its been said the ZO6 gets 0-60 in 2,6 sec., The low-end StingRay gets 2.8 sec, 0 to 60. This article is saying 2.8sec. for ZO6. So, this means you can pay just a $20,000 dealer markup for the StingRay, or $50,000 plus for ZO6 from a dealer, for the same 0 to 60 time. Cool
Salesman call these Z06’s Good for one thing, A – Anchor.
Now that was funny when he said it.