2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 revealed
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![This orange, 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 features the Z07 package with high wing, front dive planes, and side rocker skirts for added downforce.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/cf468130-1f9e-40d9-8710-69deff4b7324-CorvetteZO6_orange-fr3-4.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
This orange, 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 features the Z07 package with high wing, front dive planes, and side rocker skirts for added downforce.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![The 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 is the first performance variation of the mid-engine Corvette. The supercar sports the same high-revving engine as the C8.R Corvette race car that has dominated IMSA racing the last two years.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/5f0264e3-8f56-4f9f-a5ff-c95f10a88c18-CorvetteZO6_silver-orange-cars-fr.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 is the first performance variation of the mid-engine Corvette. The supercar sports the same high-revving engine as the C8.R Corvette race car that has dominated IMSA racing the last two years.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![The coming, all-wheel-drive hybrid Corvette - likely named E-Ray - will be the second performance variant of the C8 Corvette. The first is the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 (pictured) with a 670-horse, normally-aspirated V8.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/2c3b182a-e6a3-40d5-9330-6e810474dad1-CorvetteZO6_orange-silver-cars-rr.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The coming, all-wheel-drive hybrid Corvette - likely named E-Ray - will be the second performance variant of the C8 Corvette. The first is the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 (pictured) with a 670-horse, normally-aspirated V8.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![The wicked, jack o' lantern front end of the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 gains three heat exchangers compared to the standard car's two.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/95c2f4b5-c852-41a5-948f-ffee6bf6a01b-CorvetteZO6_orange-fr.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The wicked, jack o' lantern front end of the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 gains three heat exchangers compared to the standard car's two.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![The high wing on the back of the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 is part of a Z07 aero package that makes 735 pounds of downforce at 186 mph.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/3423e2bf-55a8-4472-9e68-76458f0681aa-CorvetteZO6_orange-rr.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The high wing on the back of the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 is part of a Z07 aero package that makes 735 pounds of downforce at 186 mph.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![The 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 gains 13.5-inch wide rear tires - which necessitated widening the rear bodywork by 3 inches.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/94cc984f-c811-4ecc-a67b-dbc86f25f983-CorvetteZO6_rr.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 gains 13.5-inch wide rear tires - which necessitated widening the rear bodywork by 3 inches.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![The 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 development team lead by veteran Executive Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter (third from right).](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/837ee49c-c46d-46c1-bb5e-9aa5e09609ec-CorvetteZO6_team.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 development team lead by veteran Executive Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter (third from right).
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![Even with its aero, body part, and engine upgrades, the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 still maintains the same cargo space in front and back.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/90c93cf2-f347-44a5-8d51-85ba3f161424-CorvetteZO6_frunk.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Even with its aero, body part, and engine upgrades, the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 still maintains the same cargo space in front and back.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![The 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 shares only hood, doors, hatchback, and roof with the standard Corvette as engineers reworked body panels to send more air to the 670-horse V8 within.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/be79ab00-5eb5-499d-b37a-20c04839fb8b-CorvetteZO6_silver-fr-low.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 shares only hood, doors, hatchback, and roof with the standard Corvette as engineers reworked body panels to send more air to the 670-horse V8 within.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![In coupe trim, the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 offers a view of the caged, 670-horsepower V8 beast within.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/9e91bd99-b949-4f3e-9c54-fbe72600b6da-CorvetteZO6_engine.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
In coupe trim, the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 offers a view of the caged, 670-horsepower V8 beast within.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![The 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 carries a bespoke engine amidships. The 5.5-liter, dual-overhead-cam V-8 is the highest-output, normally-aspirated engine ever at 670 horsepower.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/9910cbed-7702-4e68-b573-09fc8d2efc30-CorvetteZO6_eingine-open.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 carries a bespoke engine amidships. The 5.5-liter, dual-overhead-cam V-8 is the highest-output, normally-aspirated engine ever at 670 horsepower.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![The 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 options carbon fiber wheels that save 41 pound of weight.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/70204af3-c0e9-45a0-ab68-d3c76fa1f58e-CorvetteZO6_carbon-wheels.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 options carbon fiber wheels that save 41 pound of weight.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![The standard, 20-inch Spider wheels on the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/0f61a822-4ace-4742-bfc2-bb020146cfde-CorvetteZO6_spider-wheels.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The standard, 20-inch Spider wheels on the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![The interior of the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 is familiar - but sports more upscale materials like acres of carbon fiber in the console and on the doors.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/dc911d00-b364-4a87-a5f5-8afbb1b952b9-CorvetteZO6_red-interior.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The interior of the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 is familiar - but sports more upscale materials like acres of carbon fiber in the console and on the doors.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![The interior of the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 beats supercars costing three times as much with clever layout, high-tech features, square wheel for better gauge visibility, and lots of upscale materials.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/0e84c587-67a0-4dd6-81b1-2a6d6adc04b1-CorvetteZO6_orange-car-drivers-seat.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The interior of the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 beats supercars costing three times as much with clever layout, high-tech features, square wheel for better gauge visibility, and lots of upscale materials.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![The interior of the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 doesn't change much - beyond upscale materials - from the standard Corvette Stingray.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/eece5375-bdcc-4d98-b929-40a6274b401e-CorvetteZO6_orange-car-int.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The interior of the 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 doesn't change much - beyond upscale materials - from the standard Corvette Stingray.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![The 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 easily fit 6'5" Detroit News columnist Henry Payne.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/e42eef3b-8740-4110-8d7b-a471142ba152-CorvetteZO6_orange-car-cockpit.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 easily fit 6'5" Detroit News columnist Henry Payne.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![Chevrolet revealed its all-new, 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 in GM's design dome in Warren.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/46e74d8c-65b3-497b-98c1-21fd9690c6d1-CorvetteZO6_design-dome.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Chevrolet revealed its all-new, 2023 Chevy Corvette ZO6 in GM's design dome in Warren.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![The standard, $62k Corvette C8 - on which the ZO6 is based - has been a major hit with its mid-engine layout and V8 rumble.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/b78aa54e-59bc-4595-8a04-0a9232e13d03-CorvetteZO6_standard_car.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The standard, $62k Corvette C8 - on which the ZO6 is based - has been a major hit with its mid-engine layout and V8 rumble.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 on track](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/b3153477-07b0-4208-8daf-433f52affbc6-CorvetteZ06_track-fr-two.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 on track
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 convertible on track](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/0293d0ac-df47-4d01-9504-a251338ec9be-CorvetteZ06_track-rr.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 convertible on track
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 on track with Z07 performance pack.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/1745879a-9c0a-4af4-b949-9b804ac9ac1d-CorvetteZ06_track-orange-rr.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 on track with Z07 performance pack.
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 was inspired by the IMSA championship-winning C8.R race car (left).](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/abb8cbdf-fcfc-4618-9b26-b14e59916f92-CorvetteZ06_race-car.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 was inspired by the IMSA championship-winning C8.R race car (left).
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/46712b86-07b8-4b9a-8ba4-974657999862-CorvetteZ06_orange-red.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06
GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/1299b569-6552-4538-8a18-e04f2d79a5d1-CorvetteZ06_ornage-fr-sunset.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/a594f3b3-d5b8-4d4e-985a-21ca2f92341d-CorvetteZ06_orange-rr3-4-low.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/944ecc64-8a72-432a-a152-e2c693b02935-CorvetteZ06_silver-side-gm.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 signature side scoop](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/da2cf8a7-cf98-47f3-8415-712f8731b861-CorvetteZ06_side-scoop.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 signature side scoop
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 carbon-fiber wheel](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/62ccf690-9c35-48fa-bc73-cd7d3d8950c9-CorvetteZ06_carbon-wheel.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 carbon-fiber wheel
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 high wing with Z07 track package.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/9cf14da7-792f-42c1-a2e5-0adf379da4bb-CorvetteZ06_high-wing.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 high wing with Z07 track package.
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 rear lid](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/9eb62d93-85e9-467f-97d0-68d1c9f26e8b-CorvetteZ06_rr-tail.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 rear lid
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 quad center pipes.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/84d22ed5-5790-4c4a-b9bd-185f68377eb9-CorvetteZ06_pipes-center.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 quad center pipes.
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 hard-top convertible.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/2061d8ff-0dac-4c1f-acc7-6e4ed67eb770-CorvetteZ06_convertible.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 hard-top convertible.
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 interior black.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/9af97872-df7b-41da-8769-88b0462c417b-CorvetteZ06_int-black.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 interior black.
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 digital instrument display.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/2f579565-c335-427c-bd92-5b406f7ac4cb-CorvetteZ06_instrum.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 digital instrument display.
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 comes with a 8-speed, dual-clutch automatic. No manual offered.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/9087c7a1-b51a-4e2d-8da8-3893a5ecccb6-CorvetteZ06_shifter.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 comes with a 8-speed, dual-clutch automatic. No manual offered.
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 red cockpit option.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/79940117-05e7-4c0f-9cd1-5af33199124e-CorvetteZ06_cockpit-red.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 red cockpit option.
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 red interior](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/1d1cc25a-5fa4-4dcc-a565-d5dfd8bf5f08-CorvetteZ06_pass-red.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 red interior
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 dual-overhead cam](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/bd55b3d6-ac2e-4c9b-a9e8-871316fe4a6e-CorvetteZ06_dohc.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 dual-overhead cam
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 flat-plane crank](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/df616ebc-999a-417f-97bc-efa3bfa0cf77-CorvetteZ06_flat-plane-crank.jpg?width=506&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 flat-plane crank
GM, GM![2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 engine: 5.5-liter, DOHC V-8 with 670 horsepower.](/gcdn/presto/2021/10/26/PDTN/9478defb-c0e8-4588-b681-663a1590e9a3-CorvetteZ06_lt6-engine.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 engine: 5.5-liter, DOHC V-8 with 670 horsepower.
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