After just one turn of the key, as they used to call it back in my day, it's almost impossible not to be instantly hooked by the V8 cylindrical orchestra from a Chevy Corvette Z06. Not to mention the childlike joy you get after revving it up. For some, it's like falling in love for the first time all over again. Time ceases to exist around you, and everything else goes by in slow motion while the experience enraptures you. This is what a rear-wheel drive American purebred supercar like the Vette can offer.
The eighth iteration of the Corvette, the C8, was introduced in 2019 as a revolution for the nameplate. Chevrolet did something rather amazing and bold by mounting the engine behind the driver. Out Vette, the 2019 Z06, however, still has the front-mounted engine, which some could even praise under the right conditions.
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has the 2LZ package, which means it's pretty loaded with fancy-schmancy features. Under the hood lies a 6.2-liter LT4 supercharged V8 engine connected to a 7-speed manual transmission system. The V8 can deliver 650 hp (659 ps) with 650 lb-ft or 881 Nm of torque.
All that power goes through an electronically controlled limited-slip differential to the rear wheels that help the Z06 reach a potential maximum speed of 196 mph or 315 kph. The 0 to 62 mph or 0 to 100 kph time is 3.8 seconds.
It also boasts performance brakes for those front 19-inch and rear 20-inch Z06 aluminum wheels, speed-sensing power steering, active traction control, and a dry sump oil system. If you look at its "undergarments," you'll see the rear-mounted transmission, an active exhaust system, and other detailed bits and pieces.
Photo: Vanguard Motor Sales
As far as looks go, it's finished in a sweet, sweet Shadow Grey Metallic paint and black aluminum wheels with red brake calipers that look fantastic. The transparent roof is removable for those into that sort of experience. The pristine Jet Black leather interior doesn't look any less enticing.
Otherwise, you have your usual supercar gadgets like dual memory power seats, performance data and video recorder, a retractable touchscreen display, heated and vented seats, automatic dual climate control, and, of course, a rearview camera because you can't rely only on sensors. Oh, and for the rich folk with fancy shoes, the premium carpet floor mats are gentle to the touch.
How much is all this bother worth, you might ask? The seller wants exactly $109,900. There's also a 120-month financing estimate at $1,316 monthly with 20% down.
If you're in the market for a brand new 2024 Corvette Z06, there are three trims. The 1LZ starts at $111,795, while the 2LZ begins at $120,695. The 3LZ with GT2 bucket seats will cost you at least $125,345. All three versions don the 5.5-liter high-output V8 engine and 8-speed dual-clutch transmission system.
Codrin just loves American classics, from the 1940s and ‘50s, all the way to the muscle cars of the '60s and '70s. In his perfect world, we'll still see Hudsons and Road Runners roaming the streets for years to come (even in EV form, if that's what it takes to keep the aesthetic alive). Full profile
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