The z06 package always has meant power, and in the current version thats 650. Clocking performance, panache and value, this 650hp monster might just be the best corvette thats ever been. Mar 26, 2015 posted by car and driver march 26, 2015 16. We drive the 2015 chevy corvette z06 and come away amazed. Earlier this month we talked about the 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 running into engine problems while participating in motor trends drivers car tests at laguna seca raceway and the. After introducing an allnew corvette stingray in 2014, the automaker rolls out an allnew vette z06 for 2015. It offers a 650horsepower supercharged v8 engine and. Chevy hasnt shown us a running z06 in the flesh, but the company did let us sample the new eightspeed automatic in the 2015 stingray and chevy claims that the new box is quicker in a straight line than the manual.
Z06 was engineered to be the ultimate drivers car an expression of pure performance. Into this batguano party steps the 2015 corvette z06. Driving the 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 at road atlanta. Nov 24, 2014 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 first drive. During our 2009 best drivers car test at mazda raceway laguna seca, pobst said, its one of the very few cars ive ever driven here where i. Corvette value for performance as inspired by car and driver. I cant say enough about how great the cars drives and looks. The 2015 c7 chevrolet corvette z06 leaves victorious from the latest car and driver comparison test against the nissan gtr nismo and porsche 911 turbo s. The 2015 corvette stingray z06 is supercharged, three inches wider than the base car, and has more than 625 hp.
Red river chevrolet is a familyowned, full service dealership with headquarters at 221 traffic street interstate 20, exit 19b, a large used car lot, red river carplex, at 207 east texas street at the foot of the texas street bridge, a fleet and commercial sales department, an awardwinning gm certified. The 2015 chevrolet corvette is a twoseat sports car sold in seven grades, and in coupe or convertible body styles. Jan 21, 2015 the 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 exceeded my expectations. With exceptional performance, style, comfort, features, and most of all value, the 2015 chevy corvette stingray is a remarkable sports car. Watch the 2015 corvette z06 absolutely destroy virginia international raceway. The coupe features a removable roof panel that stows in the trunk, while the. The new 650bhp chevrolet corvette z06 is a classic case of giving the customer what they want as well as being the most powerful model in the iconic american sports cars long history, it is. This is 1 of only 187, night race blue z06 coupes, built in 2015.
The z06 rejoins the corvette lineup for 2015 as the most capable model in the iconic cars 62year history. The z06 rejoins the corvette lineup for 2015 as the most capable model in the iconic car s 62year history. This made me feel like a total hack until i talked to corvette factory driver tommy milner. The 650hp, 650lbft supercharged v8 slingshots the z06 to 60 mph from a rest in 3. But thats not quite the case with the chevrolet corvette z06. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. If the z06s gforce abuse still doesnt have you reaching for the ibuprofen, the brakes will. Car and driver tests 20 corvette z06 vs zr1 corvetteforum. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 25 2015 corvette models nationwide. May 07, 2015 or perhaps envision the 2015 z06 corvette as a large, fat exclamation point punctuating your motoring life. Car and driver just held their annual lightning lap competition for 2015 and according to the results, the 2015 corvette z06 not only won its class, but dominated the entire competition by finishing fastest overall. Former indycar driver alex lloyd gets behind the wheel of the new corvette z06 at road atlanta raceway. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Full instrumented test of the corvette z06 convertible with its 8speed automatic its seriously quick.
Lately, it seems as if chevy reinvents its iconic corvette just about every year. It should make sense that, since chevy hasnt officially revealed the new corvette z06, we can only speculate on how much itll cost. With looks inspired by the new corvette race car and a. The 2015 z06 is the first world class sports car to have a price that is close to being affordable for the average person. Find out the winner and see photos at car and driver. The 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 is absurdly fast and absurdly. Used 2015 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus. Search over 6,500 listings to find the best local deals. Or perhaps envision the 2015 z06 corvette as a large, fat exclamation point punctuating your motoring life. The new 650 horsepower chevrolet corvette z06 is a fucking amazing car, but its had its share of mechanical headaches for owners. The 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 is absurdly fast and absurdly cheap. See indepth 2015 chevrolet corvette stingray z51 coupe specs on various areas including.
We also tested a slightly less potent manualtrans z06 see bottom of page 2. The z06 is so racecar inspired that corvette racing team driver tommy milner told me he doesnt even take a different race line with the production car than he does with the c7. Car and driver technical editor michael austin recently put chevrolets best corvettes the zr1 and the z06 against one another, giving us what he loves about the corvette but at the same time telling us what it needs to do to remain relevant as it enters its seventh generation. Convertible and automatic are two words that can suck the joy out of a sports car the way fatfree and sugarfree can ruin a dessert. Dec 27, 2015 a great day in southeastern pennsylvania. Unless otherwise noted, information related to these featured vehicles comes from thirdparty sources, including manufacturer information. It remains one of the best performance cars for the money, rivaling vehicles. Sep 10, 2015 car and driver just held their annual lightning lap competition for 2015 and according to the results, the 2015 corvette z06 not only won its class, but dominated the entire competition by finishing fastest overall. Before it seems like im stepping on the viper too much, let me be clear i would love to own either of these vehicles. R race car and offers a supercharged 650 horsepower and 650 lb. The 2015 corvette stingray is a helluva buy, but it has too many flaws and compromises to be a great all around sportstouring car. The new 650bhp chevrolet corvette z06 is a classic case of giving the customer what they want as well as being the most powerful model in the iconic american sports car s long history, it is. My previous car was a 2014 corvette stingray z51 and a 20 bmw e92 m3 with the competition package. It also flunked out of motor trends heavily hyped best.
The performance of the allnew, 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 establishes it as one of the most capable vehicles on the market and one of the few to achieve sub3second 060 performance and a. The 650hp, 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 is one of the most capable vehicles on the market, capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in only 2. Nov 24, 2014 into this batguano party steps the 2015 corvette z06. So much so, that it was developed in tandem with the c7. The 2015 corvette z06 comes with a supercharged version of that engine, pumping out 650 horsepower and 650 lbft of torque, the most of any production car ever made by general motors. Read more and see photos of chevys ultimate droptop at car and driver. Because of this, though, the cars existence is almost a shame, as the punchy. Watch the 2015 corvette z06 absolutely destroy vir news. The 2015 chevrolet corvette is offered as a coupe or convertible in base stingray, stingray z51 or z06 trim. Nov 23, 2014 the z06 is so racecar inspired that corvette racing team driver tommy milner told me he doesnt even take a different race line with the production car than he does with the c7.
A folding top and an automatic cant dilute the z06. The difference between checkered flag and second place is measured in. The interior is kalahari in color with microfiber seat inserts and trim. Whether you opt for the base stingray, the supercharged z06, or any trim in betweenthe 2015 corvette is ready to add excitement and luxury to your daily drive. See more ideas about 2015 corvette z06, corvette and 2015 corvette. Find out why the 2015 chevrolet corvette is rated 8. The 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 is absurdly fast and. The new corvette z06 turned an absolutely blistering 2. Corvette was named more than 60 years ago for a small, tough world war two ship used for hunting nazi submarines, but the 650horsepower supercharged 2015 z06 is. Like that car, the z06 offers standard magnetorheological dampers. We discovered that the old sixspeed auto was quicker than the manual version with individual tests.