The sweltering summer days when fast cars race down streets are an all-American thrill this time of year, and the Chevy Corvette is a great example of a track-tuned contender. A teaser video found on Motor Authority revealed what the new Z06's brings to the table!
Based on the sound heard in the video, the Z06 will get its power from a flat-plane crank V8, and it is more wicked and lethal than any other street-legal Corvette in history. When situated in the C8.R, the engine produces 500 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque, and is paired with a 6-speed sequential transmission. When it is dropped in the Z06 street car, it is expected to crank out 625 horsepower and 485 lb-ft of torque.
The redline is expected to hover around 9,000 RPM. There is also expected to be a wider stance overall, with rear fenders that are completely punched-out and cover extra-large 345 mm rear tires (40 mm larger than the C8 Corvette's 305 mm). The 2022 Z06 model has blown away many sports car enthusiasts with its high performance levels and luxury-status cabin.
The C8.R's inaugural season will come with a limited-edition appearance package inspired by the IMSA GTLM championship-winning competition version. Just 1,000 will be built, featuring the combination of Accelerate Yellow or Hypersonic Gray exterior paint with Carbon Flash colored mirror caps and rear spoiler. The iconic Corvette racing logo appears throughout the design, and the cabin is nicely done up in a yellow and grey matching scheme. Some of the coolest add-ons for the current-year Corvette are a wireless smartphone charging pad, heated and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, a 14-speaker Bose stereo system, blind-spot monitoring, and more.
The 2022 Z06 model will also flaunt optional carbon-fiber wheels, and the latest version of GM's MRC 4.0 Magnetic Ride Control will handle damping duties. The existing C8 comes equipped with a 6.2-liter V8 that's good for 495 horsepower. Various reports also indicate the Z06 will have the active aerodynamics to effectively manage air and provide the highest possible amount of downforce when undergoing extreme and world-class acceleration!