In the event you’re not already excited for the debut of the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, simply hearken to the wail of its flat-plane crank V-8.
Two movies of the Z06 revving to its 8,600-rpm redline, one shot on a dyno and one other shot whereas parked, had been just lately posted by YouTube character Emelia Hartford on Instagram. Hartford was introduced in by Chevy to advertise the brand new Z06, and so bought early entry forward of the automobile’s full reveal on Oct. 26.
Chevy has already launched some teaser images and its personal video. Primarily based on the soundtrack, we anticipate the Z06 to make use of a flat-plane crank V-8, an engine usually related to Ferrari somewhat than the Bowtie model.
Recall that the Corvette C8.R race automobile makes use of a 5.5-liter flat-plane crank V-8. The C8.R races in IMSA’s GTLM class, which requires automobiles to principally resemble manufacturing fashions, so it is lengthy been assumed that the race automobile’s engine would discover its method right into a Corvette highway automobile.
Within the C8.R, that engine produces 500 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque, however output is dictated by rules. We anticipate the 2023 Z06 to make around 625 hp and 485 lb-ft of torque. The race automobile’s 6-speed sequential gearbox can even possible get replaced with an 8-speed automated or a dual-clutch transmission.
Teaser images present bigger air intakes, and we anticipate a wider total stance with huge 345 mm rear tires (the usual C8 Corvette’s rear tires max out at 305 mm). Prototypes have been noticed sporting 275 mm entrance tires, some with sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R rubber.
The Z06’s interior was teased in 2019 with a sketch that includes two large crimson buttons on the steering wheel marked “Spec Mode” and carbon fiber as a substitute of leather-based on some surfaces. The digital gauge cluster within the sketch additionally confirmed a racetrack structure, which may trace at one other efficiency characteristic for tracks.
Keep tuned for extra Corvette Z06 information as we get nearer to the automobile’s debut later this month.
