2015 Corvette Z06

Chevrolet has unveiled the 2015 Corvette Z06, taking the Corvette Stingray into true supercar territory with 625+ HP from a supercharged 6.2L engine, and set to hit dealerships from early 2015.



The hotly-anticipated car was revealed at the North American International Auto Show today, in addition to the new Z07 performance package aimed at those using the car for track driving, and which Chevrolet says, in its testing, has already out-performed the 2014 Corvette ZR1.


Although at first glance the familial resemblance between the Z06 and the Stingray is clear, the new car is almost completely different where it most counts.


That starts with the engine, the LT4 V8 6.2L with a compact supercharger that boosts power compared to the regular car by almost 37-percent more in horsepower and 40-percent more in torque.


Chevrolet says the supercharger - a 1.7L Eaton R1740 TVS - spins up faster than previous models, too, so its boost comes earlier in the Z06's RPMs.


Other changes include new aluminum cylinder heads for better heat resilience, titanium intake valves and machined connecting rods for a cut in mass, and forced aluminum pistons for higher strength.


It's paired with a seven speed manual transmission with Active Rev Match as standard, though an 8L90 eight-speed auto with paddle-shift is an option.


The latter shouldn't be seen as a cop-out, either, Chevrolet insists, with a total of four gearsets and five clutches, upshifts that are up to 8/100ths of a second faster than a Porsche 911, and - compared to the six-speed auto in the Stingray - 5-percent more efficient and more than eight pounds lighter.


The tires get larger over the Stingray too - 1.5-inches wider on the front, 2-inches wider on the back - while the fenders are longer and the car overall looks lower, in part thanks to the rear lamps being pushed further out.


On the Z06 there are two-piece steel rotor brakes with six-piston aluminum calipers on the front and four-piston on the rear; the Z07 steps that up to bigger, carbon ceramic-matrix brake rotors, for a total saving of 23 pounds over the regular brakes.


Outside, three aero packages will be offered.


The standard car gets a front splitter, front wheel spats, a carbon-fiber vented hood, and the Stingray Z51 Performance Package spoiler.


A carbon-fiber aero package throws in a front splitter with winglets, rocker panels, and a larger rear spoiler, all out of the lightweight material; it can be optionally left unpainted.


Finally, the Z07 package boosts the size of the front splitter winglets, and adds an adjustable, transparent center section on the rear spoiler.


All three get air blades over the rear fender inlets, pushing 50-percent more air into the transmission and differential coolers versus the Stingray.


There are also standard front and rear brake-cooling ducts.


The Magnetic Selective Ride Control dampers are standard on the Z06, rather than optional as on the Stingray, while the Driver Mode Selector has been reprogrammed to suit the new car's style.


That includes working with the smart electronic limited-slip diff, also standard, which uses a hydraulically-actuated clutch to shift torque between the rear wheels based on speed, steering, and throttle position.


On the inside, meanwhile, the cabin gets new color schemes and a choice of GT or Competition Sports seats.


Chevrolet will offer a choice of Napa leather, aluminum, carbon-fiber, and micro-suede to finish off the surfaces, while a new, stiffer aluminum frame means the Z06 can still keep the removable roof panel.


Even with it out, the Z06 is 20-percent more structurally-rigid than the previous, fixed-roof car; that jumps to 60-percent when the panel is in place.


The Z06 and the Z07 Performance Package have also been developed alongside a new Corvette C7.R race car, which has a 5.5L naturally aspirated engine and 6-speed manual racing transmission.


Power from the C7.R hasn't been disclosed yet, but the new racer uses what's effectively an unmodified version of the aluminum frame of the Stingray.


Unfortunately, what we'd really like to know about the Corvette Z06 and Z07 Performance Package is pricing and performance data, and they're both things Chevrolet is playing close to its chest.


Both will be revealed closer to production starting.


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Verifiably fast sports cars are one thing, but it is rather special to have the unadulterated speed with the option of letting the top down, which you get in the all-new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible officially introduced today.


With at least 625 horsepower and 635 pound-feet of torque, the Z06 Convertible will be the most powerful drop-top produced by the brand, ever. Much has been put forth in efforts by engineering to make the new Corvette Z06 Convertible’s chassis the stiffest ever, about 20 percent more than the previous generation fix-roof Z06. If that does not astonish you, maybe the electronic top that can be lowered remotely using the key fob or the ability to open and close at speeds up to 30 mph.


We look for the all-new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible to debut at the New York Auto Show next week.

NEW YORK – Chevrolet today introduced one of the most capable drop-tops on the market: the 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible. With at least 625 horsepower, and 635 pound-feet of torque, the Z06 is also the most powerful convertible ever produced by Chevrolet.


“The Z06 Convertible is a world-class supercar in every sense,” said Mark Reuss, executive vice president, Global Product Development. “Only a handful of convertibles in the world bring more than 600 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque. Even fewer can match the advanced technologies, aerodynamic design, and visceral driving experience of the Z06 Convertible.”


This is the first Z06 Convertible offered from the factory since 1963 when the Z06 option package was introduced for endurance racing. Records show only 199 Corvette orders with a Z06 package that year, including one convertible.


Recent technological advancements enable the building of a modern Z06 Convertible, said Corvette chief engineer Tadge Juechter.

“Until recently it was not possible to create a lightweight, open-roof structure strong enough to cope with the braking, cornering, and acceleration of Corvette’s top performance models,” Juechter said. “The frame for the Z06 convertible leverages advancements in computer-aided engineering, metallurgy, and manufacturing techniques – many of which were not available just five years ago.”


The aluminum structure is 20 percent stiffer than the previous, fixed-roof Z06. As there are no structural reinforcements needed for the Z06 Convertible, its curb weight is nearly identical to the Z06 Coupe. They also share the same chassis tuning, powertrain output, driver technologies and equipment options – including the Z07 Performance Package, which adds Brembo carbon-ceramic matrix brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires and adjustable front- and rear-aerodynamic components.


“The most impressive aspect of the Z06 Convertible may be its performance bandwidth,” said Juechter. “Very few cars on the market can match its combination of extreme, supercar levels of performance; the flexibility for daily driving and long-distance commuting; and the 360-degree, open-air driving experience only true convertibles can offer.”


Read the entire article here...
www.automotiveaddicts.com/42227/fast-and-topless-2015-chevrolet-corvette-z06-convertible-revealed

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Hot Wheels Corvette Die-cast Releases

Mattel's Hot Wheels division of diecast toys has been producing the Chevrolet Corvette since 1968. Rumor has it the 1968 Corvette was issued by Mattel before it made it to the GM showrooms. This 1968 new Corvette design was greatly anticipated and this hype benefited both Mattel and GM.


This white and light blue Hot Wheels die-cast 1968 Corvette was released by the RLC as a one of the 2007 Red Line Club Rewards Series #4. The packaging for this was rather distictive as well.
The original Hot Wheels Custom Corvette release in 1968. This is the one that caused all the hype and sensation. Who released it first? In truth it was GM that released this model in the showrooms to being with. However, Harry Bradley, Hot Wheels first designer knew about this car and actually acquired the blueprints from GM before it was released in the showrooms. Hence many Mattel employees did have insider information on what this new Chevrolet Corvette style shrowded in secrecy actually looked like.








Let's jump ahead to the most recent Corvette Hot Wheels released.

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Hot Wheels 2014 Corvette Stingray...

Much of the detailing is somewhat lost when this is reduced to the Hot Wheels 1:64 scale. Nonetheless I'm certain this 2014 Corvette Stingray was soon be reissued with spectraflame or spectrafrost paint which will definitely make it pop and add the proper authentic Real Riders wheels and this will be a killer!!!

Here is the front view of the 2014 Corvette Sting Ray. The detailing is there for the front grill and the front lights sure look mean and the hood scoop is also a nice added touch. Now how does Mattel create those car logos so small. Its authentic alright and looks amazing.