Chevy Corvette Z06 Sets New Track Record at IMI Motorsports

Corvette Z06 Performance at IMI Motorsports

• 🏁 The new Chevy Corvette Z06 was taken to IMI Motorsports to attempt to break the TFL lap record.
• 🚀 The Z06 features a 5.5L flat plane crank V8 engine producing 670 horsepower, screaming to 8,500 RPMs, and is mated to an eight-speed Tremec dual-clutch gearbox.
• 💨 Despite being a mile above sea level, the Z06 achieved 0-60 mph in 3.76 seconds, with official times expected to be faster at sea level.
• 💡 The Z06 is distinguished from the base Stingray by its center exhaust and wider track, making it a more track-focused variant.

Track Record Attempt and Analysis

• 🏆 The previous fastest cars tested at IMI included the McLaren 570S (1:01.85), a modified Porsche Turbo (1:01.57), and the 2017 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport (1:01.45).
• 🥇 The fastest car previously tested was the 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 with a time of 1:01.12.
• ⏱️ During its record attempt, the Corvette Z06 achieved a blistering lap time, setting a new track record.
• 📈 Driver Paul Gerrard noted that there was likely more time to be found in the lap, suggesting potential for even faster times with further refinement.

Z06 Features and Value

• 💰 The tested Z06 stickered at $138,000, but a discount was obtained, suggesting potential for buyers to find deals as demand shifts towards ZR1 models.
• 🛠️ This Z06 was not equipped with the Z07 package but featured Michelin Pilot P4S tires (275 front, 345 rear) and steel brakes, chosen for their cost-effectiveness in track use.
• ⚙️ The car utilizes GM's MagneRide magnetorheological suspension, providing excellent grip and handling on the track.
• 🗣️ The performance of the Z06 challenged perceptions, with the driver asserting it as a "true sports car" and urging European critics to experience it firsthand.