Corvette Z06: A Quick History of a Fast Car

2014-01-13

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in Race Trim  © General Motors

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 © General Motors

DETROIT – The all-new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is the most capable in the history of the track-oriented model. The Z06 was first offered as an option package in 1963, directed at those who intended to use their Corvettes on a track.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is Most Capable, Ever

Embargoed for Release: Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, 10:30 a.m. EST

(L to R) The all-new 2015 Corvette Z06 and 2014 Corvette C7.R race car were co-developed, and represent the closest link in modern times between Corvettes built for racing and the road, sharing unprecedented levels of engineering and components including chassis architecture, engine technologies, and aerodynamic strategies. © GM

• Enters supercar territory with race-proven design, advanced technologies and world-class performance 
• With track-focused Z07 performance package, 2015 Corvette Z06 delivers faster lap times than 2013 Corvette ZR1 
• First Corvette Z06 to offer supercharged engine, removable roof panel and available paddle-shift automatic transmission