The American Hero With Italian-Grade Sound: 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 Flat-Plane Crank V8 Makes Extraordinary Sound

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! 

Four Chevy Vehicles Snag Top Spots On Car And Driver's Editors’ Choice List

At Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis, we are frequently asked what high-ranking national publications have to say about our newest models. This year, we are proud to have scored top honors once again. Car And Driver selected four different Chevy models out of more than 400 total vehicles as part of their 2021 Editors' Choice list. These editors chose the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban as two of the year's best large SUVs, and the Camaro ZL1 along with the Corvette as two of the finest sports cars. 

The 2021 Chevy Tahoe received a thorough redesign this year and received high marks for its sizable third row, increased interior space, and world-class quiet ride. Another trait that garnered attention is the Tahoe's ability to pull up to 8,400 pounds while debuting its fantastic independent rear suspension. It offers two V8 engines as well as the torquey diesel, and also flaunts an excellent array of driver-assistance options. 

The 2021 Chevy Suburban received a refresh of its own for 2021, giving it even more cargo and passenger space than it had before. Consumers will marvel at how compact it feels and especially at the speedy and boisterous 6.2-liter V8. Be sure to check out the RST model: it's a sporty appearance package that can also be equipped with the diesel option and wickedly cool blacked-out exterior trim.

The 2021 Camaro ZL1 moves effortlessly courtesy of its 6.2-liter V8 and available 650 horsepower. Spellbinding performance on the track, amazing value, and overall performance are what makes this model wildly attractive for tried-and-true muscle fans. Perfecting the front engine rear-drive formula, this is a car that will forever muster up thrills for any driver. 

The 2021 Chevy Corvette came out on top, even against some tough competition. This car is a home run for the general public, offering raw power and performance while also providing a great everyday drive. This year also saw the release of a limited edition appearance package inspired by the blisteringly fast IMSA GTLM championship-winning competition version.

Taking Weight Off Traveler's Shoulders: 2022 Chevy Traverse Will Now Include Standard Safety Assist Package

Existing on the larger side of things, the 2022 Chevy Traverse is lovin' summertime life here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis. A notch below the huge and hearty Suburban, the 2022 Traverse brings about a model refresh with updates to the styling and interior, as well as the high-tech capabilities of the Chevy Safety Assist package.

 

The Safety Assist Package includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert, and IntelliBeam. The RS, Premier, and High Country trim levels also provide Adaptive Cruise Control and Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking. Last year's model did not have the Safety Assist Package with L and LS trim levels. You'll be able to roll up in style with an updated list of paint options including Northsky Blue Metallic, Silver Sage Metallic, and Cherry Red Tintcoat replacing Graphite Metallic, Satin Steel Metallic, and Cajun Red Tintcoat. 

The 2022 Chevy Traverse will be ready for production at GM Lansing Delta Township facility in Michigan in August, with units arriving to our dealership this fall. The engine offering is a 3.6-liter V6 option, which generates 310 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque sent to the front wheels. With comfortable seating for 7 or 8 passengers and an advantage over its rivals in cargo capacity, it appeals to families and active individuals who want a lot of “metal and space” for their money. 

The towing capacity is 5,000 lbs, and the Kelley Blue Book team described the Traverse as “superbly comfortable and capable” after an extended test drive. There is also an 8-inch digital display as an available option in the instrument cluster. A new rear power sunshade is available, as well as a twin-panel sunroof to let the rays in as the miles go by. 

The exterior size is nearly 10 inches longer than the Toyota Highlander, and the RS look is ideal for anyone searching for a sporty and aggressive boost in appearance. Subscription-based OnStar connect services with 4G LTE and in-vehicle Wi-Fi are available, and the Rear Camera Mirror enables the rearview mirror to now project a live view to drivers. One excited reviewer that had been driving her current model Traverse for two years claimed that the infotainment display, top-notch ride quality, and leather-appointed seats made her a fully guaranteed repeat buyer! 

2022 Chevy Traverse Arrives With Fresh Interior Features, All-New Tech, Automatic Stop-Start Disable Switch

The 2022 Chevy Traverse is poised to arrive on the scene with a fresh attitude and high-tech features! The staff at GM Authority online has always given the scoop on features and additives coming soon, and this past week they informed their readers that the 2022 Traverse will now include an automatic engine stop-start disable switch. 

This feature reduces fuel consumption and emissions by automatically stopping the engine when the vehicle comes to a full halt, which will come in handy for all of our Jim Butler Chevy of St. Louis customers when stuck in traffic. Once you remove your foot from the brake pedal, the engine automatically ignites back to full life. This feature works to reduce the harmful emissions that have made the case for the development of electric cars.

The 2020 Chevy Blazer also includes this feature, as well as the 2022 Chevy Equinox, paving the way for a future of cars that will maximize efficiency and environmental safety. The Traverse will also introduce three new exterior color options, including Northsky Blue Metallic, Cherry Red Tintcoat, and Silver Sage Metallic, and production is scheduled to begin on August 2nd, 2021 in Lansing Delta Township, Michigan. 

The 2022 model will have a new look that includes fresh lighting elements and four new wheel designs. The interior is updated with new upholstery options and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. Additional standard driver-assistance features have been added, including automated emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and lane-keeping assist. Adaptive Cruise Control is now optional on the LT, RS, and Premier trims, and remains as standard on the High Country model. 

Accounting for 12 percent of large 3-row crossover segments in the U.S., the Traverse beat out the Honda Pilot and Volkswagen Atlas in sales numbers. Identical to the current model, the 2022 Traverse will ride on the GM C1 platform’s long wheelbase version, which is also the fundamental ingredient for the second-generation Buick Enclave. The writing staff at Edmunds noted that this incoming model flaunts “much more dynamics than its predecessor, and makes the driving aids amazingly more accessible.”

2022 Corvette Will Boast 3 New Available Hues: The Ideal Year to Embrace Hypersonic

We are certain here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis that one of the absolutely massive and game-changing things to come off the factory lines in recent years has been the all-new C8 Corvette. As it enters its third year of production, the staff at Slashgear took a bit of extra time to highlight three new color choices buyers will have to spice things up in the shade department for this awe-inspiring and very driver-focused automotive work of art. 

The wide-awake additive of Caffeine, louder-than-life Amplify Orange, and the barrier-busting Hypersonic Gray are all on deck for imaginative and fun ways to dip the world's most amazing supercar. Power will continue to be derived from a 490-horsepower 6.2-liter V8, and Chevy has officially confirmed that the order process will begin in just one month. 2022 Corvette models will feature standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and new display options for the digital gauge cluster, with the ultra-furious Track mode including a newly-designed tachometer. 2022 buyers can also add the magnetorheological dampers as a special standalone option, without opting for the full-fledged distance of the Z51 Performance Package.

The C8 can make the sprint to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds, and complete the quarter-mile in 11.2 seconds at an astonishing 122 mph. This well-performing and enormous engine is also now equipped with a new fuel pump, as well as fuel injectors that allow for running higher fuel pressures. The greatly improved fuel management system allows the cylinder deactivation to fully engage at lower speeds, also providing a boost to fuel economy. You can also opt for the IMSA GTLM Championship Edition package which is limited to 1000 cars and will be available on 3LT models equipped with the Z51 Performance Package. 

If your 2022 C8 is not equipped with the Z51 package, you can still order a brand-new low rear spoiler and a Z51 front splitter. The E-Ray model is still expected to be a plug-in hybrid model with All-wheel-drive, and the Z06 will still be powered by a naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter V8 DOHC engine with a wider body, flat-plane crank, and more high-performance suspension. When we excitedly take a hard look at what the future has in store for the Corvette, the current eighth-generation Corvette will remain in production for at least up until the 2026 model year. 

After being asked about the fiercest competition, we rounded up a list of what we deemed the models to watch out for, but we can guarantee that each of these costs much more than the 'Vette. The Porsche 911, Audi R8, BMW M4, and Mercedes AMG GT are sworn rivals that have been consistently spotted sizing up the 'Vette's new mid-engine stance and swagger! Expert car reviewers nationwide have claimed that the build is so driver-focused that as soon as you climb inside every instrument is in the optimal position to produce the quickest and corner-hungry drive one can imagine! 

2021 Chevy Colorado Custom Special Package Offers Upscale Extras, Definitive Work Truck Roots

The 2021 Chevy Colorado is the well-performing means to offer customers here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis the ultimate for a truck in terms of scaled-down size, go-anywhere capability, and awesome features that any truck owner needs to properly get the job done! As you are creating and fully customizing your ideal rig before you visit us here for a test drive, there are sometimes a few different options that are easy to miss out on while clicking and pointing your way through selection. The Custom Special Edition Package adds some unique features to the basic Colorado WT that you don't want to unintentionally not get your eyes on. 

The Custom Special Edition Package is available on every Chevy Colorado body configuration and adds various bits of awesome equipment that allow you to call your own. You'll be enjoying the sweet addition of 18” by 8.5” Dark Argent Metallic cast-aluminum wheels, 265/60R18 all-season blackwall tires, body-color rear bumper, body-color door handles, and a driver-side spotter mirror. The first thing that those you roll up on hastily will notice is the slightly more upscale and less grunty look, thanks to the body-color front bumper and 18-inch cast-aluminum wheels. 

We listened intently to customers who wanted to start with a lower trim level, then still add some upgrades that won't completely deplete the health of the pocketbook. The Work Truck trim level can also see the addition of the 3.6-Liter LGX V6, and 4-wheel drive for the ultimate in off-roading prowess and all-weather capability. There was also a brand-new aggressively-styled face for the already one-of-a-kind ZR2 model this year, looking a bit like the stuff high-flying superhero vehicles are made of! On top of red tow hooks, both the Z71 and ZR2 gain a Sand Dune metallic paint color, and everyone interested in climbing boulders and drifting through sand during off-roading loves the wide-bodied and jacked up ZR2.

The Work Truck Trim is definitely on top of its technology game as far as connectivity features, where it sees two intuitive touchscreens, the Chevy Infotainment 3 Premium system, and the 7.0-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth audio for two devices and Apple CarPlay and Android capability. You're going to feel at ease about any mishaps on the road every time you buckle in: key safety features the Work Truck provides are available forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and rear parking sensor. The testing staff at Edmunds.com loved the Colorado for its easy-to-use cabin controls, comfortable ride over varied terrain, and well-mannered steering and handling. 

We know full well that competitors such as the Jeep Gladiator and Honda Ridgeline have the Colorado in their sights as their prime competition, and assure that you're going to love the bulging square arches that carry over well in classical Chevy truck form. With a max diesel towing capacity of 7,700 pounds and about a 1,500-pound payload capacity, the Colorado is proudly manufactured in Wentzville, Missouri, and boasts a very wide range of capability for new vehicle shoppers who want all of the useful perks of a truck without the massive bulk of a full-size pickup.

2021 Chevy Suburban's Diesel V8 Option Offers Capable Extra Helping of Torque

Both the Tahoe and Suburban are popular full-sized and productive SUVs here at Jim Butler Chevrolet of St Louis and have also both seen a revamping for this year's model. One of the most exciting qualities is the base gasoline V8, which is a naturally aspirated 5.3-liter and was immediately rendered a “must-have” by the writers on staff at Road and Track. Digital editors Aaron Brown and Brian Silvestro had to get from New York City to Missouri with a race car in tow and opted for the new Suburban as their choice. 

Headed to the 100 Acre Wood Rally, the diesel variant was perfectly suited for their needs. It was well-tuned to the truck's weight, working fantastically with the standard 10-speed automatic to assure that the right amount of thrust is distributed to the each wheel. If you are looking to fulfill a thorough haul duty on the trailer you have out back, the low-end torque from the diesel model makes a world of difference. Even with 5000 pounds out back for this crew, they did not ever feel as if the diesel was struggling to pull the allocated weight. 

One of the most well-known qualities regarding diesel is that it does a great job nailing down 500 miles to a tank for mileage, and there is something very cool about a luxurious SUV with a full-on older-school-style powertrain. This crew also massively enjoyed the addition of fully independent suspension in the rear, as it dished out a very even feel to pretty much every piece of the road the two encountered along the way. 

Getting a trailer attached and detached is much easier with the air suspension as well, and the High Country's standard hitch camera meant that the hitch ball would be placed with fine-honed accuracy. They claimed after this half-country haul that the diesel is likely the best bet when it comes to the various selections from the Suburban family, and every professional review we've come across claims that it has the best cargo area in its segment without even breaking a sweat! Seating capacity and long-haul capability are definitely two of its strong points that will appeal to those who may plan on traveling for business or more frequently than just the yearly holiday haul. 

This year saw the addition of a larger infotainment touch screen, now boasting 10.2 inches up from 8, and a wider selection of safety features such as forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking standard. A sunroof, hands-free power liftgate, and power-retractable side steps are some of the other available new features, and as the team on duty at Cars.Us.News.Com reflected even though we profoundly love us some diesel, “there is not a bad engine in this lineup”!