2023 Chevy Corvette Z06

Overview
The 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 is expected to elevate the iconic nameplate into territory occupied by exotics from Ferrari and Lamborghini. With the engine now located behind the driver, it already looks unlike any Z06 seen before. Not only is it considerably wider than the regular Corvette Stingray, it boasts bigger air intakes and a unique rear wing. Thanks to a flat-plane crankshaft, the new Z06's naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 also won't sound like any Vette that's come before. While it inherits the best amenities and technology from the Stingray, its performance and handling will be heightened and sharpened. Chevy switched to a mid-engine layout to make the C8 Corvette a supercar that most folks can afford, and the 2023 Corvette Z06 promises to embarrass more than a few people driving insanely expensive supercars when they meet at a racetrack.

What's New for 2023?
The first mid-engine Corvette Z06 will begin production in the summer of 2022 and go on sale thereafter as a 2023 model. As is tradition, the Z06 is a more hardcore, track-focused version of the standard Vette, complete with bolder styling cues and serious performance attributes.

Pricing and Which One to Buy
Z06 $90,000 (est)
Chevy hasn't officially revealed the new Corvette Z06's pricing yet, so we can only speculate on how much it'll cost. Its front-engine predecessor started at about $25,000 more than the base model, so we think it's safe to add that number to the starting price of the 2022 Corvette, which starts at around $62k. That means the 2023 Z06 will likely open at around $90,000 when it eventually goes on sale.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The new Corvette Z06 receives a special engine that should make it sound similar to the supercars it's trying to dethrone. Its naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 features a flat-plane crank and revs to 8600 rpm. The engine produces 670 horsepower and has a Ferrari-like howl that'll send shivers down the spine of bystanders. The unconventional V-8 hooks up to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. A set of wider, stickier tires and more powerful brakes should help it corner harder and stop shorter than the regular Vette. Chevy also strengthens the structure and transforms the Z06's chassis to ensure its performance advantages are most obvious at the racetrack. To unlock its full potential, there's an optional Z07 package that adds aerodynamic elements, reduces weight, and further upgrades the brakes and tires. The car comes standard with 20-inch front and 21-inch rear forged aluminum wheels, but a set of lighter and stronger carbon-fiber rollers are optional.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The Bow Tie brand went above and beyond to ensure that the mid-engine Corvette's interior could not be called boring. While the design certainly transcends what's found on every other Chevy model, the square steering wheel and wall of climate-control buttons on the center console are unusual elements, to say the least. Still, the cabin layout caters to the driver, and the list of standard and optional features is extensive. It includes a digital gauge cluster, a head-up display, heated and ventilated seats, and even wireless phone charging. Its track-worthiness is made more apparent inside with microsuede accents and more aggressively bolstered seats as well as two carbon-fiber-intensive interior packages. The Corvette's capacious rear trunk should continue to provide a spot for drivers to carry two sets of golf clubs.

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