Corvette Z06 tagged posts

We have received some tips from our friend who is working in GM, that Cadillac is planning a higher performance version of the already-high-performance ATS-V, named the “ATS-V+”.

The first question to be asked must be: what engine? There are multiple choices within GM’s parts bin. If you have noticed the engine compartment of the ATS-V (shown below), you will see it is more than enough to accommodate a V8, since the 3.6L twi-turbo V6 engine is sitting almost 100% behind the front wheel axle.

In fact, our insider told us Cadillac is currently serious considering bringing the firm’s LS7 7.0L V8 in the ATS-V+. The 7...

We got the first hand information about the MSRP of the 2015 Corvette Stingray Z06. Details as follow:

1YZ07 Corvette Z06 Coupe: $78,000
1YZ67 Corvette Z06 Convertible: $83,000
Destination: $995

2LZ Z06 Equipment Group 1YZ07/1YZ67: $3,270
3LZ Z06 Preferred Equipment Group 1YZ07/1YZ67: $8,650

Z07 – Performance Package: $7,995, includes:
(J57) 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, carbon ceramic brakes
(FE7) Z07 suspension with Magnetic Selective Ride Control
(XFM) front P285/30ZR19 and rear P335/25ZR20 Michelin Pilot
Super Sport Cup 2 summer-only run flat tires and level 3 Aero Package
Requires CFZ or CFV

CFV – Carbon Fiber Ground Effects Package: $3,995
includes visible carbon...

Even though the pricing for the 2015 Corvette Z06 is not available at this moment, a lot of interested buyers have put their names on their local Chevy dealership’s waiting list. As far as I know in major metro areas, some dealership’s list has hundreds of people’s name on it. People just simply want to buy the 650-hp  Z06 regardless what will the MSRP be (with so many people on the waiting list, it is impossible to buy the Z06 under MSRP at this moment), or what options they can opt for.

Today comes news for the Z06 enthusiasts: the official 2015 model year Corvette order guide leaked out today, and it includes the Z06 models...

We got this leaked dyno chart from Jalopnik, which clearly shows the output curve of the upcoming 2015 Corvette Z06.

Maximum output: 650hp @ 6400rpm
Maximum torque: 650 lb-ft @ 3600rpm

Although the chart does not show, according to GM, the engine is even able to supply a torque of 457 lb-ft at idle – that is a lot of muscle to move a car.

Update 06/06: below is the official power chart from GM.

Official press release:

2015 Corvette Z06 Rated at 650 Horsepower
Supercharged LT4 V-8 engine is the most powerful ever from Chevrolet

DETROIT – The all-new 2015 Corvette Z06 is the most powerful production car ever from General Motors and one of a few production cars available...