2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (Special Edition)

The Corvette started out as a single model, but it soon added engine and chassis options that expanded the model into a family of cars spanning multiple performance levels. Now the C8 generation promises to grow into the broadest Corvette family yet when all its various combustion, hybrid, and electric variants roll out. The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 model alone will again account for two distinct C8 family members, with the return of the track-focused Z07 package of chassis and aerodynamic improvements. Here we'll focus on the myriad chassis upgrades that mark the progressive improvements from the Stingray Z51, to the Z06, and on up to the Z07 package.

The Z07 package (FE7 suspension code) takes it up a notch with revised spring and anti-roll bar rates (think more dynamic handling) and those cool carbon-ceramic brakes. Thanks to the C8’s impressively stiff chassis and the wide damping bandwidth of the MR shocks. Thanks to this, Tour mode’s ride quality is able to tolerate higher front spring rates i.e. stiffer front springs.

Upgrading to the Z07 performance package means the spring rate is increased just a bit, but the only real purpose of the Z07 package being stiffer is to help cope with the increased downforce developed by its enhanced aerodynamics. The Z06 and Z07 actually share the same MR damping hardware, right down to the bleed holes, fluid, and tube diameter. The only thing that changes as you step up from the FE4 to FE6 and FE7 suspension is the control strategy. The suspension system can even react so quickly that GM doesn’t have to make any tuning changes when adding in the lighter (by 41 pounds) carbon wheels! In the end, the Z06’s ride frequency is about 35-percent stiffer than that of the C8 Z51. Opting for the Z07 performance package increases stiffness further by about 8-percent. And, regardless of whether you have the base Z06 or opt for the Z07 package, the car will still feel like it’s rotating from behind during heavy maneuvers with overall handling being split almost perfectly between the front and rear end.

Starting Price Was $79,195
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