This VETTE is serious. If you know about Vette's and the latest battles between the ZR1 and Z06. The Z06 although slower than the ZR1 has just a little more responsive handling, especially on the race track. The 2011 Chevy Z07 Carbon is designed to do just that, attack the track and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Corvette appearing at the 24 hours of LeMans.
What makes this the perfect car for the Vette enthusiast with an itch to hit the track? The brakes have been swapped out for carbon-ceramic brakes that keep the stoppers stopping even after several hot laps at the track. Chevy swapped out several body elements for a much lighter carbon-fiber panels which reduces the overall curb weight and increasing the power-to-weight ratio. Finally the suspension is fitted with a magnetic ride active damping system which provides the perfect degree of damping force in every cornering situation. All of the added tweaks plus the natuarlly aspirated 7.0L American Muscle under the hood, you should be set for the twisties on or off the track.There will only be 500 Carbon editions made in 2011 The Z07 package provides the much respected Brembo brake system, upgraded wheels and tires and the MR suspension. Then the carbon fiber package adds the splitter, sill extensions and rear lip spoiler. Unfortunately, the hood is only available on the 500 limited edition cars. The Carbon and new option packages go on sale in late summer at prices that will be announced closer to launch date, so stay tuned.
[Source: Chevrolet]