Introduced in 1963 as a factory race car with little discretion, the Corvette Z06 consistently embodied a high-revving pushrod V-8 engine, track-focused suspension and brakes, and minimal accessories aimed at reducing weight. The evolution of the Z06 concept, initiated in the 2001 C5, reached new heights in the 2015 C7. Corvette engineers achieved unprecedented performance and sophistication under the Z06 banner.
At the heart of the 2015 Corvette Z06 was a new LT4 supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine. The LT4 was SAE-certified at 650 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 650-lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm. This certified performance rating identified the Z06 Corvette as not only the most-powerful production car ever built by General Motors at that time, but also one of the most powerful production cars available in the United States.
Standard in the 2015 Z06 were Magnetic Selective Ride Control and electronic-assist power steering. These elements were just two aspects of an orchestrated combination of algorithmically controlled engine, driveline, suspension, and braking subsystems. This integration made the experience of driving the Z06 at track speeds as captivating and rewarding as ever in a Corvette.
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