High-performance Chevy Corvette Z06 to begin at greater than $106,000

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will begin at $106,395, about $40,000 greater than the bottom 2023 Corvette Stingray, Chevy mentioned Friday.

Orders for the high-performance sports activities automotive open July 28, and manufacturing is slated to start in September. The Z06 base value features a $1,395 transportation charge.

Despite the worth hole between the Stingray and Z06, Chevy says the 2023 Corvette Z06, which the model revealed in October, is aggressive with different ultra-luxury efficiency sports activities vehicles such because the Audi R8, Porsche 911 GT3, Lamborghini Huracan Evo, Ferrari F8 Tributo and McLaren 720S with beginning costs starting from greater than $148,000 to greater than $300,000.

More than half of Corvette Stingray patrons are selecting Z51 efficiency packages and well-equipped 2LT and 3LT trim ranges, Chevy mentioned.

“We’re confident buyers are ready for more performance and bespoke features,” the model mentioned in a press release.

The Z06’s hand-built 5.5-liter flat airplane crank engine is probably the most highly effective manufacturing naturally aspirated V-8 ever made, Chevy mentioned. It triggers a pointy engine response at racing speeds. The engine can rev to eight,600 rpm, 2,100 rpm larger than the V-8 within the Stingray.

The base Z06 trim will begin at $106,395. The Z06 2LZ trim will retail for $115,595, whereas the 3LZ trim will begin at $120,245, together with delivery.

The Z06 convertible ranges from $113,895 to $127,245, together with delivery.

Customers can add a Z07 efficiency package deal for $8,995. The package deal consists of FE7 suspension, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Cup 2R ZP tires and underbody strakes. The package deal requires a further Carbon Aero Package for $8,495 to $10,495.

Carbon-fiber wheels can be found with the Z07 efficiency package deal for $9,995 to $11,995.