The new Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C8 3LZ is a new generation of Chevrolet’s flat-plane crank based on European supersports 5.5L V8 LT6 DOHC 645 PS and maximum torque of 595 Nm. It is the most potent series-produced atmospheric V8 engine in the world to date. Acceleration from 0 to 100 in an unbelievable 2,6 seconds, results are comparable with Supersports. A comparison is also needed due to a significant change in C8’s chassis style. It’s now designed as a mid-engine sports car, dramatically changing its weight distribution, handling, and how torque is transferred to the road. The Corvette has an 8-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters—rear Wheel Drive. COMPETITION SPORT seats are power adjustable with memory, heated, and vented.
Reworked chassis and coil-over suspensions ensure maximum agility in all conditions. A wide range of drive modes is a given: Tour, Weather, Sport, and
Track. There are two additional customizable modes. The settings apply changes to electronic throttle progression, transmission shift map, electronic power steering, StabiliTrak, and exhaust sound. The optional performance package adds racing carbon-ceramic brakes. An Electronic Limited Slip Differential is essential to improve grip on all surfaces. Magnetic Ride Control offers magnetic suspension technology that reads the road surface 1,000 times per second, precisely adjusting dampers for optimum handling even in rough conditions. The front axle has a lift system, so it’s possible to heighten its ground clearance by 40mm for safer parking, going over speed bumps, etc. In coordination with a GPS, it’s likely to save the places where more clearance is recorded to memory, from which they can be recognized, and the lift system is applied automatically.
Chevrolet: Tradition and Innovation in the Service of Mobility
Chevrolet's story began in 1911 in Detroit, through the collaboration between Louis Chevrolet, a Swiss engineer and racing driver, and William C. Durant, the founder of General Motors. Their goal was to create cars that combined high performance with refined design.
The first vehicle, the 1913 Series C Classic Six, was a perfect blend of luxury and technological innovation. The distinctive "bowtie" logo, adopted in 1914, became a symbol of quality and reliability, its origins remaining the subject of various interpretations.
Chevrolet's integration into General Motors in 1917 marked the beginning of a phase of expansion and diversification. Legendary models like the Corvette, introduced in 1953, and the Camaro, launched in 1966, solidified the brand's reputation in the sports car segment.
Over more than a century, Chevrolet has consistently maintained its commitment to innovation, offering vehicles that combine advanced technology, safety, and style, meeting the needs of an ever-evolving market.
