2016 Corvette Z07 Could Already Be Under Development
Chevrolet is already hard at work on its next-generation Corvette Z06, which will likely be called the Z07.
That means the Z07 will be heading to production once the convertible models start hitting dealerships, introducing an even more high-performance variant to the Corvette Stingray lineup. Perhaps hinting at what will eventually power the Z07, the Cadillac Elmiraj concept features a 4.5-liter, twin-turbo V8 with around 500 horsepower.
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Considering the Stingray boasts 460 horsepower, that figure might seem a little bit conservative. Expect the Z07 to have upwards of 600 horsepower with its powerplant mated to a seven-speed manual transmission. Enhancing the performance of the Z07 will likely be Brembo brakes and larger, beefier tires. Of course the aerodynamics will further be tweaked, giving the Z07 a more aggressive appearance as well.
A ZR1 variant is unlikely, at least until much later in the Stingray’s life cycle. [Source: Car and Driver]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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How did Chevrolet arrive at the name Z06 anyway? Why would they name the C7 model a Z07 when both the C5 and C6 were called Z06? Does anyone know?