Chevrolet has provided us our very first look at the hard-edged, track-honed Z06 variant of the C8 Corvette, which the brand will expose in October.
We’ve previously spied the vehicle testing at the Nurburgring in camouflaged, pre-production from, however Chevrolet has exposed a near-production prepared version of the vehicle on social media, head of a full debut next month.
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The C8 Z06 adopts a new, more aggressive front bumper than the basic vehicle which integrates a pair of ‘fangs’ as well as three deep air vents into the bodywork. The headlights of the Z06 are unchanged, however interestingly, the front wheel arches bulge out with an extra sharp crease, suggesting a considerable boost in track width.
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Created to battle it out with the Porsche 911 GT3, the Z06 likewise receives a new set of wheels, most likely holding wide-section high performance tyres. The C8’s unique side vents which awesome the mid-mounted V8 have been opened up, as well – additional airflow is necessary to feed larger radiators for an all-new V8, which will replace the basic car’s 495bhp 6.2-litre unit.
The engine cover has likewise been revised for the track-ready model, with a new, deeply sculpted style that features extra warm ventilation. There’s likewise a larger rear lip spoiler for added downforce. Chevrolet’s two teaser pictures show the rear wing in two different positions, suggesting the utilize of active aerodynamics, or the availability of an optional aero pack. The engine cover has likewise been revised for the track-ready model, with a new lightweight composite plan that features extra warm ventilation.