There is, however, a blind spot that GM Authority did not mention. The assembly plant is currently not available for viewing and General Motors has not offered a date to reopen. The Detroit-based automaker may be testing new robots and tools for the Z06 as we speak, but on the flip side, the company has yet to fulfill orders for the C8 Stingray for the 2021 model year. .
Whatever actually happens there, it’s only a matter of time until the Golden Bowtie comes clean on the performance-oriented trim level with a flat-cranked V8 engine derived from the endurance racing car C8.R. Starting at 5.5 liters of displacement, the LT6 will deliver over 600 horsepower, possibly 617 horsepower, according to a recent report.
The most powerful N / A V8 for the 2022 or 2023 model year is also expected with torque between 480 and 550 lb-ft (651 to 746 Nm), although I am inclined to believe that Chevrolet will not break the 500 mark. For reference, the 4.5-liter V8 in the Ferrari 458 Italia develops 570 horsepower and 398 pound-feet (540 Nm) at 6,000 rpm.
A dual-clutch transmission modified for higher revs will be standard. The Z07 Ultimate Performance Package is expected to include carbon fiber wheels like the now discontinued Shelby GT350R and Shelby GT500 CFHP or CFTP. Unlike the faster Mustang twins, the Z06 has the advantage in terms of tire sizes with 345/25 by 21-inch road rollers at the rear and 275/30 by 20-inch rubber pads for the front axle.
