The 2015 chevrolet corvette beg your pardon, corvette stingray is back for its second model year with a few updates. R race cars in 2014, starting at the 52nd rolex 24 at daytona on jan. Seconds before the corvette z06 crosses the startfinish line to begin its hot lap, youre subjected to 1. The coupe features a removable roof panel that stows in the trunk, while the. Theres a new 8speed automatic transmission for improved acceleration and gas mileage, and a sporty new z06 model that adds even more performance to the sports cars range. The lt4 was saecertified at 650 horsepower 485 kw at 6,400 rpm and 650lbft of torque 881 nm at 3,600 rpm. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2015 chevrolet corvette coupe 2d z06 1lz v8. It offers a 650horsepower supercharged v8 engine and. Jan 21, 2015 the 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 exceeded my expectations.
Full test with performance data of the z06 convertible with a manual transmission. Chevrolet introduced one of the most capable droptops on the market. Search over 6,500 listings to find the best local deals. I hadnt really spent time in an aisin eightspeedequipped z06 since shortly after the cars. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty. In fact, its so amazing that we named the chevrolet supercar to our 10best cars list for 2019. Aug 25, 2014 the 2015 edition features major updates, though. Naturally, the z06 also provides suspension and braking upgrades that take the c7s already astounding dynamics to new heights. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information.
R race car and offers a supercharged 650 horsepower and 650 lb. We have 35 2017 chevrolet corvette z06 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 18 1owner cars, and 32 personal use cars. Based on the regular corvette, the z06 moniker means it has more power and more gofast addenda. However, the z06 trim features an even more powerful supercharged 6. 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. Find the best used 2017 chevrolet corvette z06 near you. We discovered that the old sixspeed auto was quicker than the manual version with individual tests.
But the improvements for 2015 arent limited to this lowvolume supercar variant. If you relish the idea of owning one of the best performancecar bargains of the last 50 years, but without feeling shortchanged, youa re going to love the 2015 chevrolet corvette stingray. We also tested a slightly less potent manualtrans z06 see bottom of page 2. Read more and see photos of chevys ultimate droptop at.
Full instrumented test of the corvette z06 convertible with its 8speed automatic its seriously quick. Into this batguano party steps the 2015 corvette z06. Car and driver infographic shows maximum operating. 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. Find the best used 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 near you.
My previous car was a 2014 corvette stingray z51 and a. Mar 26, 2015 posted by car and driver march 26, 2015 16. With exceptional performance, style, comfort, features, and most of all value, the 2015 chevy corvette stingray is a remarkable sports car. Nov 24, 2014 into this batguano party steps the 2015 corvette z06. 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. Driver and redundant passenger heated and ventilated seat controls if equipped. Holy hell, this thing looks downright nastycheck out the new z06 from all angles at car and driver.
Built on the same aluminum frame as the c7 corvette stingray, the 2015 z06 is 20percent stiffer than the c6 z06, according to chevy. I hadnt really spent time in an aisin eightspeedequipped z06. But thats not quite the case with the chevrolet corvette z06. Search over 6,300 listings to find the best local deals. The trackworthiest vette gets forced induction and gobs of race. The 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 convertible, shot by nico sforza from the school of visual arts, as part of a studentphotography competition for the new york auto show. What is the top speed of the 2015 chevrolet corvette. This allows the coupe to come standard with a removable roof. Find out the winner and see photos at car and driver. 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. The 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 is absurdly fast and absurdly. 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. The 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 now replaces the zr1 as the bowties performance king, offering more power and faster lap times at a much more reasonable price. 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.
The 2015 indy 500 race marks the 4th time in 5 years where a corvette has led the field and since its first pace car appearance back in 1978, the corvette has been the. Chevrolet corvette z06 features and specs car and driver. For thousands less than a base porsche 911 with no options, the 2015 corvette z06 will outrun almost any car in the world. 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. The 2015 chevrolet corvette is offered as a coupe or convertible in base stingray, stingray z51 or z06 trim.
So much so, that it was developed in tandem with the c7. The interior of the corvette z06 is distinguished from the stingray by unique color schemes that emphasize the driver focused cockpit. 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. 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. At the heart of the 2015 corvette z06 was a new lt4 supercharged 6.
Chevrolet corvette z06 features and specs at car and driver. With looks inspired by the new corvette race car and a power target inspired by the old zr1, this thing really ought to be called something else. The 2015 corvette z06 leverages the technologies introduced on the corvette stingray, including the strategic use of lightweight materials and advanced driver technologies, with unique features. We had two legit supercars at this years event, and the z06 was faster than both. Theyre not as radical as last years changes, which included a full redesign the corvettes first since 2005. Think of the z06 as the most amazing version of a sports car that is already amazing by anyones measure. We have 41 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 19 1owner cars, and 40 personal use cars.
Mar 07, 2017 the interior of the 2015 z06 corvette features a flat bottom steering wheel like that found in the c7. The 2015 corvette stingray is a helluva buy, but it has too many flaws and compromises to be a great all around sportstouring car. Car and driver released a brief clip featuring the 2015 corvette z06 clear its throat a little bit the 6. Not only that, the corvette z06 was so fast that in the nine years of car and drivers lightning laps, only one other car has finished faster. R will be more competitive on the street and track due to successful design of the corvette stingray which itself is heavily based on the c6. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 25 2015 corvette models nationwide. For the z06, youa ll love it if you like performance that crushes european exotics costing twice as much. The 2015 corvette z06 was powered by a supercharged 6. The 2015 chevrolet corvette is a twoseat sports car sold in seven grades, and in coupe or convertible body styles. Nov 24, 2014 built on the same aluminum frame as the c7 corvette stingray, the 2015 z06 is 20percent stiffer than the c6 z06, according to chevy. Because of this, though, the cars existence is almost a shame, as the punchy. Top speed can vary based on many factors, but the 2015 corvette base stingray trim with 6.
Watch video of the hottest corvette revving at car and driver. A folding top and an automatic cant dilute the z06. With at least 625 horsepower, and 635 poundfeet of torque, the z06 is also the most powerful convertible ever produced by chevrolet. R race cars in 2014, starting later this month at the 52nd rolex 24 at daytona on jan. 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. Its as if this car exists solely for lightning lap.
It conjures up an incredible 650 hp and 650 lbft of torque, compared. The difference between checkered flag and second place is measured in. The 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 exceeded my expectations. The 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 is absurdly fast and. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 411 2015 corvette models nationwide.
Feb 18, 2015 the 2015 corvette z06 is one hot car, and were not just talking about the way it looks and performs. Find out why the 2015 chevrolet corvette is rated 8. Used 2015 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus. Sforzas concept for the shoot was to portray the birth of a new car, driving out of a ray of light. Z06 was engineered to be the ultimate drivers car an expression of pure performance. The 2015 corvette z06 is one hot car, and were not just talking about the way it looks and performs. It remains one of the best performance cars for the money, rivaling vehicles.
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