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Yes, plenty of people have ordered them, and the last RRP was $149990, but Dealers will & can charge what they like, because the word is that there's only 200-250 coming here initially.Quote:
Originally Posted by whitels1ss
But there has been NO "official" information about anything, I have a friend who's supposedly first on the list at his Dealership, but He's heard nothing official, & feels that it may be 2022 before we see 'em here.
Pickles.
Wheels February edition says Q4 2021, but that is probably just speculation.
My friend has been told it will be first half of 2022
Prices revealed;
Source : https://www.heraldsun.com.au/motorin...39ec5095013406Quote:
Australian outfit General Motors Special Vehicles (GMSV), which emerged from high-performance Commodore tuner HSV, will launch the Chevrolet Corvette Down Under later this year.
GMSV has confirmed the Corvette coupe will go on sale locally at the end of the year with prices starting at $144,990 (before on-road costs) for the 2LT version and $160,500 for the 3LT that comes with a nicer cabin.
The Aussie importer also confirmed that a convertible version would be available at a later date and will cost an additional $15,000.
There's no doubt that the C8 is an incredible machine, and those "list" prices are generally what was expected.
No official info re the actual number of cars coming to Aussie have been made known AFAIAC, but I reckon there will be a huge waiting list, and the driveaway pricing will be interesting.
Nevertheless, a very very good motor car. Pickles.
I think that's pretty decent pricing. Very tempting, but I have no room for another car :(
I reckon it will be a struggle to sell something like the ones linked below at the moment for what some people are asking considering the new price.
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...9657922/?Cr=39
& this...
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...5725334/?Cr=29
Gotta disagree on that one my friend.Quote:
Originally Posted by whitels1ss
The C8 is a completely different vehicle, it's been a HUGE success in the U.S., the only problem in Aussie will be that demand will massively exceed supply.
Price?..well it's a bargain at the prices quoted, and there's nothing like it at the price. People are paying $180-200K for a GTSR, so I reckon the money'll definitely be there for these Corvettes.
Thinking about it, I'd be very surprised if I ever saw a GMSV Dealer actually advertising one for sale because I reckon pre orders would've already greatly exceeded supply, so they wouldn't actually have one for immediate delivery.
I know you're a "Corvette Man" (so am I, I'd love a chrome bumper 427!) and the Corvette's you mention are definitely magnificent machines, so I'm absolutely not knocking them, but they're not "new age" factory RHD, like the C8 which has been the subject of "rave reviews" by everyone.
Just my thoughts, Pickles.
Martin, I think there may be a little confusion here? ...... The cars I linked are C7's.
I am saying that I would much rather a brand new factory RHD C8 with new car warranty than a 6 year old converted car.
Yes, I agree the 2015's are magnificent machines, but I can't see many people wanting to pay $40,000 more for one than a new one.
(I actually even saw one for $200,000 after I posted those links.)
I saw my mate who has ordered a new one on Thursday,
he told me he was phoned earlier this week by the supplying dealer
& was officially informed about pricing etc. He said that the cars coming here were all being built to order
& he had to get back to them on colour choice in the very near future.
At this stage he is leaning towards white.
Yes, Sorry about that, I mis-read your post & made a boo-boo, & I agree that those C7s will not be selling in a hurry at those prices!!Quote:
Originally Posted by whitels1ss
I'd love a C8, but I don't think it'll happen,...........unless I have a bit of luck on Saturday night!! ( Tatts,.....been using the same numbers for 40 yrs, probably about $35K behind now!)
Martin.
That is a beautiful thing!!! :drool: :drool: :drool:
Anybody here ordered one, or trying to.
Last I heard, last quarter this year is the earliest for us, maybe even 2022.
But I think it's a great car,...watch the S/H market for these go right off the scale,...with a 2-3 year waiting list, any S/H car that comes up for sale will be able to name its own price.
Pickles.
Am I the only one who doesn't really like it?
I agree I find it quite fussy and to many anglesQuote:
Originally Posted by CLUBRED
Might feel different if I see one
I like the exterior but that row of climate buttons next to the passenger looks odd to me. Surprised the seats aren't brown, going to be a few 'accidents' for people unused to mid engined layouts.Quote:
Originally Posted by CLUBRED
Offcourse it's a great car, perhaps not in 50+yrs time though!! :lmao:
Here's some angles of the C8.R Racecar... :)
https://i.imgur.com/HhebLok.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/1TwY9Zk.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/FAYA8cZ.jpg
C8.R engine cover removed... :)
https://i.imgur.com/o4ebmEp.jpg
https://www.autoblog.com/2021/10/25/...-exhaust-note/
Z06 revs to 8,600rpm. Full reveal tomorrow. Hopefully it gets done in RHD too.
https://s.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dim...9297_V1FIN.jpg
And here it is. Makes 670hp from a 5.5L NA V8. That is more than the LS9 in the W1 (if my maths is right).
Might be the angle of the photo or the colour, but I think it looks a lot better than the regular C8 too.
More details here - https://www.autoblog.com/2021/10/26/...#slide-2357935
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/10...ht-here-video/
I wonder how many people who have a Corvette on order willswap for one of these?!
Pickles.
Confirmed for Australia - https://www.speedcafe.com/torquecafe...for-australia/
I doubt people will be able to have much choice,Quote:
Originally Posted by Pickles
my mate who ordered one and was expecting it this year has been put off to next year maybe
because there is not enough supply to meet the orders.
I wonder if any "fake charity" car auctions have managed to buy any? :doh:
Correct, but this could persuade some buyers, who have the cash, who because they have to wait YEARS for their C8, to maybe wait a bit longer for a Z06.Quote:
Originally Posted by whitels1ss
Pickles.
Who knows Martin, you could be rightQuote:
Originally Posted by Pickles
but I reckon that if I could justify spending that sort of cash, I would want one ASAP. :yup:
I've no idea of the actual time relative to the waiting "list", but I've heard some could be waiting for three years,....so a little while longer would not be a great issue,....for those that have the dollars!Quote:
Originally Posted by whitels1ss
Martin.
But you might be 4 or 5 years older by the time you got it & who knows what could change in your life?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pickles
I agree with whitels1ss would much rather sooner. :yup:
Exactly, my mate who has one on order is 75 years old now.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigfoot
Article....
"The new 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 promises to be a very quick car. The C8 Stingray is already a mighty thing, capable of 2.8-second 0-60 mph runs, and the Z06 has 175 more horsepower and much wider tires. Option the Z07 package, and the Z06 gets Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ZP tires, which are probably the stickiest street-legal tires available today. So it's no surprise that Chevrolet claims a 0-60 mph time of 2.6 seconds for the Z07-equipped Z06 coupe."
Attachment 8832
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a3...3CEX9ZFwC7kkV8
Your average Bob Jane not going to be stocking those tyres
GM Official Press release below...
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2023 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 ELEVATES THE AMERICAN SUPERCAR
Most capable Z06 ever arrives on global stage, powered by all-new LT6 DOHC V-8
2021-10-26
DETROIT – The next chapter in the mid-engine Corvette journey begins today with the introduction of the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, a new American supercar that puts the world on notice. Arriving two years after the first production mid-engine Corvette Stingray debuted and captivated a worldwide audience, the Z06 is designed and engineered to act as a precision tool for the track.
The Z06’s striking appearance, sound and tactile feel are the result of intense focus. With new, wider sculpted front and rear fascia designs that define a confident stance and exotic proportions and a luxuriously-appointed interior, the Z06 is the ultimate supercar experience.
“Corvette has always brought a discerning customer to the Chevy family,” said Steve Hill, vice president of Chevrolet. “This new Z06 was designed and engineered to set a higher bar with increased levels of craftsmanship, personalization and performance so customers can truly have their own bespoke performance car.”
While the Z06 was created to dominate on the track when it debuted in 1963, the Z06 nameplate has also come to symbolize the perfect combination of track beast and supercar.
“The new Corvette Z06 defines the American supercar,” said General Motors President Mark Reuss. “It builds on the distinctive design and groundbreaking dynamics introduced with the mid-engine Corvette and elevates them to deliver refined but uncompromising track capability with world-class performance.”
The Z06 is set apart by its beating heart – the all-new 5.5L LT6, the highest horsepower, naturally-aspirated V-8 to hit the market in any production car, ever.
An all-new flat-plane crankshaft design entices drivers to push the tachometer to a lofty 8,600 rpm, creating 670 hp. Engineers spent two years crafting a distinctive, rich exhaust tone unlike anything ever heard from a Corvette.
Racing at its core
The sound and appearance of the Z06 take direction from Corvette Racing. The direct knowledge transfer from the track to the street has never been more evident. The Z06 chassis has underpinned Corvette Racing’s C8.R since it began competing in 2020. Thanks to a shared chassis, similar engine architecture and exterior proportions, the C8.R has been referred to internally as the Z06 hiding in plain sight.
“Racing was the reason the Z06 was developed in 1963, and it continues to support development of the road models that make them better on the street and the track,” said Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer, Corvette. “It also means we’ve tested the Z06 on the best tracks around the world, from Circuit of the Americas here in the United States, to the Nürburgring in Germany.”
The Corvette C8.R shined during IMSA’s 2020 sports car championship series, capturing six victories and seven pole positions, and setting the fastest class race laps in six events. During the 2020 series, Chevrolet won the GT Manufacturers title – its 13th since 2001. Jordan Taylor and Antonio Garcia and the No. 3 Corvette C8.R crew won the GTLM Drivers and Team championships.
The performance envelope of Z06 builds on the foundation laid by Stingray, as does Z06’s design language and attention to detail. Expanded material offerings, new interior packages and features unique to Z06 enable owners to create their own bespoke American supercar.
Additional highlights of the 2023 Corvette Z06 include:
A stance 3.6 inches (9.4 cm) wider than the Stingray, accommodating massive 345-series rear tires and more airflow through side air vents
Unique front and rear fascias, a first for Z06. The front fascia is designed to optimize the Z06’s cooling needs, including channeling air to a center heat exchanger, which is one of five for maximum cooling performance
A unique, standard reconfigurable rear spoiler with adjustable wickerbill elements designed to improve high-speed stability and cornering capability on a racetrack
Standard 20-inch front and 21-inch rear forged aluminum “spider” wheels (with five available finishes) — the largest wheels ever available on a production Corvette
Available lightweight and rigid carbon fiber wheels that deliver a 41-pound (18.6-kg) reduction in unsprung mass, which contributes to more agile and responsive handling
Specific suspension tuning, including Magnetic Ride Control 4.0, and larger brakes (six-piston front) than the Stingray, contribute to making the 2023 Corvette Z06 the most track-capable Corvette ever
Eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with a specific, “shorter” 5.56 final drive ratio compared to the Corvette Stingray, which enhances acceleration capability
Elevated cockpit surrounding the driver, with rich materials and textures, including more carbon fiber trim and new options
Available Z07 performance package that offers the greatest track capability and provides 734 pounds of downforce at 186 mph, more than any Corvette ever. It includes a carbon fiber high rear wing and ground effects, specific chassis tuning, specific Magnetic Ride Control calibration and unique Michelin® Cup 2 R ZP tires, along with Brembo® carbon ceramic brakes and optional carbon fiber wheels
“Virtually every component that distinguishes the Z06 was developed to support or enhance its capability,” said Juechter. “By leveraging the mid-engine architecture’s inherent advantages, we are able to achieve six percent more downforce than a seventh-gen ZR1 at eight percent lower drag.”
All-new LT6
The 2023 Corvette Z06 debuts an all-new 5.5L DOHC V-8 engine that marks a return to natural aspiration for the track-capable performance model.
Engine responsiveness and trackability, two characteristics of naturally aspirated motors, were the top priorities for providing an engaging driving experience for purists. As a result, it was determined that a clean sheet naturally aspirated powerplant was needed, with the goal of exceeding the power of any naturally aspirated production V-8 engine ever made. A lightweight, flat-plane crank design enables the engine to rev to the high rpms needed to create significant power.
More than horsepower, the new LT6 is designed to complement all aspects of the Z06’s track-focused performance experience. From its 8,600-rpm redline and full racing-style dry-sump oiling system to meticulously tuned induction and exhaust systems, this engine exudes an entirely new and emotional character.
The key to the LT6’s performance capability is a lightweight, low-inertia rotating assembly rooted in an all-new flat-plane crankshaft that, along with a comparatively short stroke (the distance each piston/connecting rod assembly travels with each rotation of the crankshaft), allows the engine to rev to its maximum range.
A version of the LT6 has powered the C8.R race cars since 2019, and the rigors of endurance road racing helped engineers refine the engine’s performance and durability.
Additional highlights include:
All-new aluminum cylinder block casting with the Small Block engine family’s signature 4.4-inch (111.76 mm) bore spacing
All-new dual-overhead-camshaft cylinder head design with fully CNC-machined combustion chambers and intake ports, supporting a mechanical “finger follower” valvetrain
Dual-coil valve springs to support titanium intake and sodium filled exhaust valves
Forged aluminum pistons and forged titanium connecting rods for low mass and high strength
Distinctive Edge Red camshaft covers
All-new active split intake manifold with twin 87 mm throttle bodies
All-new six-stage dry-sump oiling system with individual crank bay scavenging
Four-into-two-into-one stainless steel exhaust headers
670 hp at 8,400 rpm (GM tested per SAE J1349)
460 lb-ft (623 Nm) of torque @ 6300 rpm (GM tested per SAE J1349)
The LT6 is hand assembled by master engine builders at the Performance Build Center within the Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky. Builders use precision tooling and hand fit pieces of the engine to meet Chevrolet’s exact specifications. Each engine features a plaque on the intake manifold with the signature of the technician who crafted it from start to finish.
Designed to perform
Almost every exterior detail unique to the Z06 serves a purpose for aerodynamics, handling or cooling, with styling cues that accentuate the car’s sense of motion.
The wider fenders, for example, accommodate larger, wider wheels and tires for more grip. Larger vents — including a new front fascia that, like the C8.R race car, draws clean air into a center heat exchanger — provide more cooling air to the engine, brakes and transaxle for increased track capability. Additionally, a more aggressive aerodynamic package is designed to enhance cornering grip and high-speed stability.
The wider wheels and tires include 20 x 10-inch (50.8 x 25.4 cm) front wheels wrapped with 275/30ZR20 tires and 21 x 13-inch (53.3 x 33 cm) rear wheels, used with 345/25ZR21 tires. Michelin® Pilot Sport 4S ZP tires are standard, with Sport Cup 2 R ZP tires included with the available Z07 package.
Designers pulled out the fenders in the front and rear to cover the wider tire tread, which are 30 mm front and 40 mm rear wider than the Corvette Stingray. These extensions give the Corvette Z06 a wider, lower appearance further emphasized by a unique rear fascia that also features centered floating exhaust bezels. This floating design was key to the precise tuning in the exhaust note. The wider rear fender also allows for the larger air intakes required for the car’s cooling.
Additionally, the new Z06 will offer three increasing levels of aerodynamic support:
The standard Z06 features a front splitter and a unique rear spoiler, which includes an installable fixed wickerbill – a small, vertical tab at the edge of the spoiler that significantly increases downforce, providing 365 pounds (165.6 kg) more at 186 mph (299.3 km/h).
The available carbon fiber aero package adds a larger front splitter, front-corner canards (dive planes), a pedestal-mounted rear wing and underbody aero strakes for the maximum track-capable downforce and maneuverability.
Track-proven performance technologies
The 2023 Corvette Z06 leverages the technologies introduced on the mid-engine Corvette Stingray, including the strategic use of lightweight materials and advanced driver technologies, with unique features and calibrations tailored for its capabilities.
The new Z06 retains the SLA-type front and rear suspension design of the Corvette Stingray, but uniquely calibrated for its higher performance capabilities. Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0 is standard and can be adjusted for touring comfort or maximum track performance via the standard Driver Mode Selector.
Like the Stingray, the Driver Mode Selector tailors more than a dozen features of the Z06 to suit the driver’s environment, including:
Launch control: Available in Track mode for maximum off-the-line acceleration
Active handling (StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control): Z06 has performance traction management standard
Traction control: Weather mode tailors traction control and engine torque for driving in inclement conditions
Performance Traction Management: Available in Track mode and offers five settings of torque reduction and brake intervention for track driving
Electronic Limited Slip Differential: Adjusts the rate at which the limited slip engages to balance between steering response and stability in different driving conditions
The Z06’s greater track performance capability is also matched with greater braking capability, with larger 14.6-inch-diameter (370 mm) front and 15-inch-diameter (380 mm) rear Brembo® rotors, compared with the Stingray. Z06 has six-piston front calipers compared to four-piston calipers on Stingray.
Even larger, carbon ceramic rotors are available and also included with the Z07 package, which takes the Corvette Z06’s performance to its zenith. "
Press release continued...
" Z07 Performance Package additional features include:
Carbon fiber aero package with larger front splitter, front-corner dive planes, a rear wing and underbody strakes that enhance downforce
Unique FE7 suspension with specific Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 calibrations
Michelin Sport Cup 2 R ZP tires developed specifically for the Z06
Available carbon fiber wheels that deliver a 41-pound (18.6 kg) reduction in unsprung mass
Brembo® carbon ceramic brake system featuring larger, 15.7-inch-diameter (398 mm) front rotors and 15.4-inch-diameter (391 mm) rear rotors
When equipped with the Z07 performance package in the track prepared configuration on a 300-foot diameter circle, the car is capable of 1.22 g of road-hugging grip.
The Z06 is based on the same robust architecture as the Stingray — a rigid structure that enabled engineers to fine-tune the car’s chassis and suspension components with exceptional precision. The Z06 is so stiff that the track-capable Z06 is offered in a hardtop convertible model, and there is no variance in the suspension calibrations between it and the coupe.
Bespoke attention to detail
In the driver-focused cockpit, premium materials continue to elevate the luxurious look and feel introduced with the Stingray. They’re complemented with available carbon fiber trim that expresses the car’s lightweight, track-focused mantra.
“To match its performance, the Z06 is an elevated execution of the eighth-generation design,” said Phil Zak, executive design director, Chevrolet. “From its wide planted stance with sculpted surfaces to its premium and carbon fiber materials, the Z06 instills an aura of raw power and performance with bespoke craftsmanship.”
Unique features include an available carbon fiber-wrapped steering wheel, shift paddles and new carbon fiber interior trim package level 2. The Z06 also features hand-wrapped leather interior options, including the all-new, available fully trimmed interior in Adrenaline Red.
Additional new wheel, color and trim options offer Z06 customers the most personalization choices in the Corvette lineup, including:
Twelve available exterior colors
Seven available wheel packages, including five finishes on the standard forged aluminum wheels and available carbon fiber wheels
Seven interior colors with the opportunity to expand it to thousands of combinations
Three seat choices and six seatbelt options
Two interior carbon fiber trim packages, plus Stealth Aluminum trim option
Six available brake caliper colors
The 2023 Corvette Z06 will be seen, heard and experienced around the globe when production begins in summer 2022. It will be built from Bowling Green Assembly in left- and right-hand drive.
FAST FACT: The Corvette Z06 was born in 1963, as an optional Special Equipment Package intended for racers. It included a stiffer suspension, heavy duty brakes, a thicker front stabilizer bar, and a large, 36 gallon fuel tank that reduced the number of necessary pit stops in longer races. A fuel-injected 5.4-liter engine (327 cubic inches) and a close-ratio four-speed manual transmission were required with the package.
ABOUT CHEVROLET
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, available in 79 countries with more than 3.2 million cars and trucks sold in 2020. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
2023 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS
EPA-EST. MPG
Not yet available
FUEL TANK CAPACITY (approx.)
18.5 gal. / 70 liters
ENGINE
Type:
LT6 5.5L DOHC V-8 Direct Injection
Bore & Stroke (in / mm):
4.104 x 3.150 / 104.25 x 80
Block Material:
A319-T7 sand-cast aluminum with pressed-in iron cylinder liners and four-bolt main bearing caps
Oiling System:
Six stage dry sump (8-qt. capacity); includes oil-spray piston cooling
Oil Type:
DexosR synthetic 5W50
Cylinder Head Material:
A356 T6 cast aluminum
Combustion Chamber Volume:
58.8cc
Compression Ratio:
12.5:1
Valvetrain:
Dual overhead camshafts with mechanical finger follower valvetrain and dual-coil valve springs
Valve Size (in / mm):
1.654 / 42 titanium (intake) & 1.378 / 35 sodium filled (exhaust)
Fuel Delivery:
Exhaust side direct injection. Max pressure: 5,076 psi (35 Mpa / 350 bar)
Firing Order:
1-4-3-8-7-6-5-2
Throttle Body:
Twin 87mm single bore (electronic)
ECU:
GM E68 (32-bit processing)
Horsepower (hp):
670 @ 8400 rpm (GM tested per SAE J1349)
Torque (lb-ft/ Nm):
460 / 623 @ 6300 rpm (GM tested per SAE J1349)
TRANSMISSION & AXLE
Type:
M1L 8-speed dual clutch (DCT)
Final Drive Ratio:
5.56:1
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Front Suspension:
Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; monotube shock absorbers (46mm); Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0 available. Specific calibration with available Z07 package. front lift with memory is available
Rear Suspension:
Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; direct-acting stabilizer bar; monotube shock absorbers (46mm); Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0. Specific calibration with available Z07 package
Steering Type:
Variable-ratio rack-and-pinion with electric power assist; includes Active Steer Stops with available Magnetic Ride Control 4.0
Steering Ratio:
15.7:1
Brake Type:
Front and rear eBoost-assisted discs with Brembo six-piston/two-piece front calipers and four-piston/monobloc rear calipers
Brake Rotor Size (in / mm):
Front: 14.6 x 1.3 (370 x 34)
Front: 15.7 x 1.5 (398 x 38) – w/ avail. carbon ceramic
Rear: 15.0 x 1.3 (380 x 34)
Rear: 15.4 x 1.3 (390 x 34) – w/ avail. carbon ceramic
Wheel Size:
Front: 20-inch x 10-inch (w/ 5 x 120mm bolt pattern)
Rear: 21-inch x 13-inch (w/ 5 x 120mm bolt pattern)
Tire Type and Size:
Z06 (std.): Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ZP1
Z07 Package (avail.): Michelin Sport Cup 2 R ZP1
Front: 275/30ZR20
Rear: 345/25ZR21
1 Do not use summer-only tires in winter conditions, as it would adversely affect vehicle safety, performance and durability. Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. Unapproved combinations my change the vehicle’s performance characteristics. For important tire and wheel information, go to: my.chevrolet.com/learn/tires/ or see your dealer.
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in. / mm):
107.2 / 2722
Overall Length (in. / mm):
184.6 / 4688 (std.)
185.9 / 4722 (w/ carbon fiber ground effects)
Overall Width (in. / mm):
79.7 / 2025
Overall Height (in. / mm):
48.6 / 1235
Track (in. mm):
Front: 66.3 / 1685
Rear: 66.1 / 1678
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Headroom (in. / mm):
37.9 / 962
Legroom (in. / mm):
42.8 / 1087
Shoulder Room (in. / mm):
54.4 / 1382
Hip Room (in. / mm):
52 / 1321
WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES
Dry Weight (lb. / kg):
3434 / 1561 with Carbon fiber wheels and Z07
Cargo Volume (cu. ft. / L):
12.6 / 357 "