The 2015 Corvette Z06 has 650 horsepower

When it was first unveiled at the North American International Auto Show back in January, Chevrolet said the Corvette Z06 would boast ‘at least’ 625 bhp (466 kW / 633 PS) with 861 Nm (635 lb/ft) of torque. Evidently those figures were rather conservative…

In fact, the Z06’s supercharged 6.2 litre LT4 V8 engine produces an SAE-certified 650 bhp (485 kW / 659 PS) at 6,400 rpm. Peak torque meanwhile is 881 Nm (650 lb/ft), which arrives at just 3,600 rpm.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (2015) Front Side

To put things into perspective, some prominent European rivals have to manage with much lower outputs:
  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage S - 565 bhp (421 kW / 573 PS) and 620 Nm (457 lb/ft)
  • Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 - 602 bhp (449 kW / 610 PS) and 560 Nm (412 lb/ft)
  • Porsche 911 Turbo S - 552 bhp (412 kW / 560 PS) and up to 750 Nm (553 lb/ft)
Official performance data is yet to be released, but Chevrolet has confirmed that Z06 customers will be able to specify either a seven-speed manual gearbox or the new 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible (2015) Rear Side

Sales of the 2015 Corvette Z06 are due to begin during the fourth quarter of this year.

Related posts:
2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible unveiled
2015 Corvette Z06 debuts at NAIAS

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