Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Z07

The Corvette always has been unique as a 2-seat muscle car with few competitors, and the high-tech, lightweight Z06 and more aerodynamic Z07 place the nameplate amid even more rarefied, even exotic, company. (See related article: [email protected]

'15 href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]'15 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 Specifications Vehicle typeTwo-door, 2-seat, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive hatchback coupeEngine6.2L supercharged LT4 direct-injection OHV all-aluminum V-8Power (SAE net) 650 hp @ 6,400 rpmTorque650 lb.-ft. (881 Nm) @ 3,600 rpmBore x stroke (mm) 103.25 x 92Compression ratio10.0:1Transmission7-speed manualWheelbase106.7 ins. (2,710 mm)Overall length177.9 ins. (4,518 mm)Overall width77.4 ins. (1,965 mm)Overall height48.6 ins. (1,235 mm)Curb weight3,524 lbs. (1,598 kg)Base price$78,000 ($94,770 as tested)Fuel economy15/22 mpg (15.6-10.6 L/100 km) city/hwyCompetitionPorsche 911 Turbo SProsConsEven more presence than standard StingrayMore enjoyable as driver than passengerLoads of power, fun on track daySome buyers will never track itAero package creates lots of downforceBe prepared for parking scrapes on splitter ">Corvette Z06 Tutorial: Know Your Limits.)