First Look: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

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vendredi 17 janvier 2014
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It is wide and low , yellow and black, and absolutely threatening to watch, even if it does not have an engine under the hood . Or inside, for that matter. 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 sitting here in a striking white photo studio Michigan is just a male style , a body with wheels and tires designed to give us the visual impression of the Z06 will when it hits showrooms in late Chevy 2014 . Fortunately, Tadge Juechter , Corvette chief development and key players in the salon, air , and powertrains are on their way to talk me through things that I can not see with the things I can . Before the big guns come here , give me a document - a clear Z06 , somehow - to start me on the bases. Some of the details that I read twice. Supercharger ? 625 horses? Eight-speed automatic option ? Before you finish scanning the second page , it 's showtime .

"It's a Stingray on steroids ," said Juechter matter -of-factly , trying to summarize the C7 Z06 in a clever sentence. "We tried to bring a level of performance to the ZR1 Z06 , but this car is much more balanced than ZR1. "Indeed, Juechter suggests that the early detection of patterns in demonstrating , GM , the Z06 was figures about on par with the Blue Devil . This is important, but how is it done? " The new engine 6.2L LT4 is based on the architecture of the LT1 Stingray focusing on torque at low , "said Jordan Lee , chief engineer Chevy Small Block. "There is still much work to do, but it will have 625 more horses - emphasis on" more . "- And 635 lb- ft of torque " Guess it was not a typo after all. Lee goes on to explain that the titanium intake valves , dry sump lubrication , direct injection, cylinder deactivation and variable valve timing continuously are all found here. So is a compressor Eaton TVS R1740 ultra - compact with integrated air-water intercooler , both located in the valley between the cylinder heads spaced V , allowing the engine to sit just 1 inch bigger than the LT1 . The cooler is 2 percent more efficient than the LS9 , and low-end torque has improved considerably during the infamous ZR1. The hood of the Z06 carbon fiber with larger and more space to accommodate the fan vents .

If the compressor does not go Z06 purists, transmission power . Yes, a seven-speed manual (with auto rev -matching ) is still available , thank you God, but for 2015 , you will be able to order an eight - speed ( torque converter ) automatic. And why not, said Bill Goodrich, deputy chief engineer of automation RWD . "The eight-speed transmission is designed to give fuel economy without sacrificing performance ," he said. I guess the new in-house designed paddle -shift automatic was fantastic compared to ZF eight-speed automatic , Goodrich but correct me . " We used the PDK Porsche for reference ," he said. "Our time engage a higher gear under full acceleration are actually slightly faster than the Porsche . " Huh . This notion is still sinking in as I left my chair and placed next to the yellow fiberglass and carbon fiber sculpture across the room . There Corvette design director Tom Peters said aesthetics do not dictate the width of the new Z06. Tires did. Using the same set of wheel size as the ZR1 (10 x 12 x 19s 20s front and rear ) mandates body which is more than 2 inches wider at the front and more than 3 inches wide , to the rear, of the stingray . He also mentioned that the C7 Z06 will be the basis for the next race car C7.R if virtually all the changes we observe are born out of function, not form . Then he highlights the big mouths front bumper , brake cooling scoops on the front fascia and air blades turn on rear fender scoops that channel more air to the transmission coolers and differential . The mesh grid of the front, there is mentioned , moves more than the cooler for air having no gate at all . I drool a little, and John Bednarchik , the aerodynamics of the Corvette team lead , picks up the story .

" This car produces more downforce than any production car in GM history ," he said with a big smile. The car in the studio is equipped with the Z07 performance package , which adds not only larger , lighter carbon-ceramic brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires ultra - sticking to the equation, but it calls Bednarchik the "Step 3 aero ." Wait package, what, he explained that there are three stages of aero performance available on the Z06. the first step is standard and includes a rear spoiler Z51 Stingray , a front splitter , and gaiters at the front wheel arches . Step 2 is optional and includes a slightly more aggressive front splitter molded carbon fiber , rocker panel extensions of carbon , and a larger rear spoiler (also carbon fiber ) with Gurney flap aerodynamic tabs fixed to the back for more support. the Z07 package is the only way to get the Training kit 3 . Order the package and your car will arrive looking mostly like a car the step 2, but in the trunk, you will find a carbon front splitter with extra-large fins and a clear center Gurney flap segment that bolts to the rear spoiler for added downforce. centerpiece What is clear to improve rear visibility and is height adjustable , with changes in just a quarter of an inch would be significant for test pilots.

Oh, and ( purists , plug your ears ) that the roof comes off. Apparently, the engineers made the aluminum superstructure of the car so rigid that even with the roof made of carbon fiber removed, the C7 Z06 is 20 percent stiffer than its predecessor. This is 60 percent stiffer than the old car with the roof up . The frame profile is constructed internally Corvette Bowling Green , Kentucky , and plant will practically identical to that of the C7.R. Magnetic Selective Ride Control dampers are standard and adjustable driver , as in the Stingray , and electronic limited slip differential is also included, with three calibration modes . While the interior design is not yet finalized, a flat-bottomed steering wheel , upscale and unique materials , and a choice of GT or sports seats very enhanced competition (at Stingray ) are available. Management remains essentially the same system as that used in the Stingray, but with a minor " recalibration. " It is safe to say that when the C7 Z06 arrives in showrooms at the end of 2014, he will compete for the title the fastest production Corvette to date . We can not wait to find out.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
BASE PRICE	$85,000 (est)
VEHICLE LAYOUT	Front-engine, RWD, 2-pass, 2-door hatchback
ENGINE	6.2L/635-hp (est)/645-lb-ft (est) supercharged OHV 16-valve V-8
TRANSMISSIONS	7-speed manual; 8-speed auto
CURB WEIGHT	3450 lb (MT est)
WHEELBASE	106.7 in
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT	176.9 x 75.9 x 45.3 in
0-60 MPH	3.4-3.6 sec (MT est)
EPA CITY/HWY FUEL ECON	15/25 mpg (est)
ENERGY CONSUMPTION, CITY/HWY	225 kW-hrs/100 miles (est)
CO2 EMISSIONS	1.06 lb/mile (est)
ON SALE IN U.S.	Fall 2014

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Front Three Quarter

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Rear Three Quarters

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First Look: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

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