As soon as the mid-engined C8 Corvette hit the market, customers here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis and all over were immediately in awe of its power, driver-focused cockpit, and world-class design. Now as the Z06 approaches its coming-year release, the many spy shots and other tidbits of information we have seen online are slowly cluing fans in to what type of features will be present on this track-ready and exhilarating machine. The word is now official that the 2022 Z06 will sport 345/25/ ZR21 tires in the back.
The staff manning the internet news wires at Corvette Blogger and consistently taking stock of what to expect on new models claimed over the past week that “we are most likely looking at the first Corvette to come with a standard wheel setup of 20 inches up front and 21s in the rear.” This translates to more grip and traction during hardcore turns and while blasting ferociously off the line. Spied while gathering info in stealth mode by a Corvette Blogger reader, Z06 prototypes are going to offer a ferocious amount of power using the flat-pane V8 crankshaft.
This motor's DOHC valvetrain is going to add a new rung of sophistication and speed potential, and the Z06 is expected to weigh in at more than 600 horsepower. The dual-clutch transmission that is supplied by Tremec can handle up to 590 lb-ft at up to 7,500 revs, and the flat-plane crankshaft will enable a redline of more than 8,000 revs, as we anxiously await the official unveiling to take place sometime during the dog days of summer 2021. What we definitely can guarantee is that it will sound entirely different and even more majestic than the 'Vette that came before it, and it will bear a bit more aggressive appearance than the C8.
Larger air spoons and a few aerodynamic additions that adjust to maximize high-speed downforce along with flaming fenders will see this new Z06 rolling off the line with the absolute top-tier features that all other Corvettes' playbooks. The Z06 structure and suspension track will be recalibrated to help ensure the performance excellence that shines through during every single lap on the racetrack. Optimizing valuable downforce has always been a high priority for the 'Vette design team, and an assortment of new active aerodynamics that automatically makes adjustments to optimize it are sure to result in a drastic improvement.
High-performance versions of the Corvette are inevitably going to get better and better, and this is one of the legendary additions to Chevy's virtual roster that will be noted heavily by fans of world-class cars everywhere. You'll also want to stay posted to keep up on news about the “Zora” 1000-horsepower variant, the amazingly top-dog trim that will boast a 5.5-liter V8 with one or two electric motors, an example of primo potency and amazing thrills that is destined to instantly achieve legendary status!
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