Chevrolet reveals 2023 Corvette Z06

Chevrolet has revealed the new 2023 Corvette Z06.

The car gets wider fenders front and rear. At the front, these accommodate larger, wider wheels and tyres for more grip. While at the back, they house central floating exhaust bezels.

Larger vents at the front help to draw clean air into a central heat exchanger, providing more cooling air to the engine, brakes and transaxle for increased track capability. Additionally, a more aggressive aerodynamic package is designed to enhance cornering grip and high-speed stability.

Also new for the 2023 Corvette Z06 is a 5.5-litre naturally aspirated V8. Hand assembled by master engine builders at the Performance Build Centre within the Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky, U.S.A, the new engine offers 661bhp, and 623Nm of torque.

The engine was developed with the goal of offering top responsiveness and trackability, ensuring that purists will be able to get an engaging driving experience from the new Z06. A lightweight, flat-plane crank design enables the engine to rev to the high rpms needed to generate its power output.

From its 8,600rpm redline to the full racing-style dry sump oiling system and the meticulously tuned induction and exhaust systems, the engine is said to exudes an entirely new and emotional character. An eight-speed dual-clutch transmission will put all that power onto the road.

The new Z06 retains the unequal length double wishbone suspension-type front and rear suspension design of the Corvette Stingray, but uniquely calibrated for its higher performance capabilities. Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0, General Motor's adaptive suspension system, is standard on the Z06 and can be adjusted for touring comfort or maximum track performance via the standard Driver Mode Selector.

The Corvette Z06 is also being offered with a Z07 Performance Package that adds additional features including a carbon fibre aero package that adds a larger front splitter, front-corner dive planes, a rear wing and underbody strakes that enhance downforce.

There's also a unique FE7 suspension with specific Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 calibrations, Michelin Sport Cup 2 R ZP tyres developed specifically for the Z06, and carbon fibere wheels that deliver an 18kg reduction in unsprung mass. Finally, those that opt for the package will also get a Brembo carbon ceramic brake system featuring larger front and rear rotors.