2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Overview

Neighbors two blocks away agree that the 670-hp Chevrolet Corvette Z06's cold startup screams good morning, America! The set of pipes attached to Chevy's naturally-aspirated, flat-plane crank 5.5-liter V-8 is nothing short of symphonious, and its parade of horsepower and circular-saw exhaust note celebrates the existence of the greatest Corvette ever built. The Z06 is the most aggressive version of the Corvette Stingray and, although it's still a worthy daily driver, its sharper set of track day tools has turned what was already a great car into a predator. The Z06 is 3.5 inches wider than the Stingray, has an 8500 rpm redline, and offers optional carbon-fiber wheels fitted to Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ZP race rubber that measures more than 13.5 inches wide at the rear. The Z06 offers the sort of stunning performance you find in ultra-expensive exotics such as the Ferrari 296GTB, but at the much lower starting price of a Porsche Cayman GT4. It's this blend of performance and value that has made the Corvette Z06 a regular on our annual Editors' Choice list.

Where This Vehicle Ranks

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What's New for 2024?

Not to worry, the Chevy doesn't shave any of the crazy off the Z06 for 2024. The Z06 earns new colors: Riptide Blue Metallic, Cacti Green, and the optional Sea Wolf Gray Tricoat. Five new accent colors for the available dual racing stripes have been added too. You can now get carbon-fiber wheels with a red stripe, there's a new appearance package for the engine, and the rear video camera mirror is now standard equipment.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The Corvette Z06's six-figure starting price is no surprise given the car's performance attributes, but it's still a bargain—a couple hundred thousand dollars less—compared to European supercars with similar equipment. We'd go with the base 1LZ Coupe, then it's up to you if want the firmer-riding Z07 Performance package, which adds track-tuned suspension, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, and high-performance Michelin Pilot Cup 2R ZP track tires. Selecting this package also requires adding the Carbon Aero package, which adds carbon-fiber exterior elements, including a front splitter and a rear spoiler. You can also add the Carbon Aero package for the standard Z06, which is how we'd probably order ours.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The new Corvette Z06 receives a special engine that makes 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 8500 rpm. The engine produces 670 horsepower and has a Ferrari-like howl that'll send shivers down your spine—and have bystanders swiveling in your direction. The unconventional V-8 hooks up to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. Performance is explosive: at our test track, the Z06 coupe blasted to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds and sailed through the quarter-mile mark in 10.5 seconds at 131 mph. The convertible needed just 0.1 second longer to reach 60 mph in our testing. A set of wider, stickier tires and more powerful brakes help it corner harder and stop shorter than the regular Vette. Chevy also has strengthened the Corvette's structure and transformed the chassis to ensure the Z06's performance advantages are most obvious at the racetrack. To unlock its full potential, an optional Z07 package 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. We also tested a 2023 Corvette Z06 as part of a 0-to-150-to-0 speed test where it returned to a stop in just 22.5 seconds, beating its nemesis, a Porsche 911 GT3 RS, by almost two seconds.

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Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The Z06's EPA fuel economy estimates of 12 mpg city and 19 mpg highway make the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck look efficient. When we get a chance, we'll take the Z06 on our 75-mph highway fuel economy test route and update this story with its real-world results. For more information about the Corvette Z06's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

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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Infotainment and Connectivity

Cooked into the Corvette's multilayered dashboard is an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Likewise, two separate Bose stereos are offered: a standard 10-speaker system and an optional 14-speaker setup. The Z06 also offers a Performance Data Recorder (PDR), which allows you to record video of everything from your track exploits to relaxed country-road cruises. And if you dare leave your Z06 with a valet, there's a setting that keeps track of any nefarious activities the car parker might try.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The base Corvette Stingray offers a handful of driver-assistance technology, and those features are available on the Z06. For more information about its crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard rear parking sensors
• Available multi-view camera system
• Available blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Chevy provides all of its models with a middle-of-the-road limited and powertrain warranty. While the company offers more complimentary maintenance than automakers who skip the free service altogether, it's one of the industry's shortest plans.

• Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
• Complimentary maintenance is covered for the first visit

Specifications

Specifications

2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 w/Z07
Vehicle Type: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door targa

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $127,185/$166,205
Options: 3LZ equipment group (leather-wrapped interior with microfiber headliner, heated and ventilated GT2 bucket seats, navigation, wireless phone charging), $13,850; visible carbon-fiber wheels, $11,995; carbon-fiber interior trim, $4995; front-axle lift, $2595; visible carbon-fiber targa top, $2495; Bright Red painted calipers, $695; black exhaust tips, $395

ENGINE
DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 333 in³, 5463 cm³
Power: 670 hp @ 8400 rpm
Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 6300 rpm

TRANSMISSION
8-speed dual-clutch automatic

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: control arms/control arms
Brakes, F/R: 15.7-in vented, cross-drilled carbon-ceramic disc/15.4-in vented, cross-drilled carbon-ceramic disc
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ZP
F: 275/30ZR-20 (97Y) TPC
R: 345/25ZR-21 (104Y) TPC

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 107.2 in
Length: 185.9 in
Width: 79.7 in
Height: 48.6 in
Passenger Volume: 51 ft³
Cargo Volume: 13 ft³
Curb Weight: 3666 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 2.6 sec 
100 mph: 5.9 sec
130 mph: 10.3 sec
1/4-Mile: 10.5 sec @ 131 mph
150 mph: 15.2 sec
170 mph: 24.9 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.2 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 3.1 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.0 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.2 sec
Top Speed (mfr's claim): 189 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 139 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 274 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 1.16 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 12 mpg

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 14/12/19 mpg

2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible
Vehicle Type: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door convertible

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $116,795/$162,510

ENGINE
V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 333 in³, 5463 cm³
Power: 670 hp @ 8400 rpm
Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 6300 rpm 

TRANSMISSION
8-speed dual-clutch automatic

CHASSIS
Suspension, F: ind; unequal-length control arms, coil springs, 3-position electronically controlled dampers, anti-roll bar
R: ind; unequal-length control arms, coil springs, 3-position electronically controlled dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes, F: 15.7 x 1.5-in vented, cross-drilled carbon-ceramic disc; 6-piston fixed caliper R: 15.4 x 1.3-in vented, cross-drilled carbon-ceramic disc; 4-piston fixed caliper
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ZP
F: 275/30ZR-20 (97Y) TPC
R: 345/25ZR-21 (104Y) TPC

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 107.2 in
Length: 185.9 in
Width: 79.7 in
Height: 48.6 in
Passenger Volume: 51 ft³
Cargo Volume: 13 ft³
Curb Weight: 3799 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 2.7 sec
100 mph: 6.1 sec
1/4-Mile: 10.7 sec @ 129 mph
150 mph: 16.3 sec
170 mph: 27.7 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 3.1 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.0 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.2 sec
Top Speed (mfr's claim): 189 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 144 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 282 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 1.12 g 

C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 12 mpg

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 14/12/19 mpg 

C/D TESTING EXPLAINED

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