Z06-style spoiler with clear wickerbill, an accessory photo
Cooling works with the bodywork. The coupe's air blades send about 50 percent more air to the transmission and differential coolers than the Stingray arrangement.
Corvette Z06 · 2015 to 2019
C7 Corvette Z06
GM showed the seventh-generation Z06 on January 13, 2014, the same day it unveiled the C7.R race car. It carried a supercharged 650-horsepower LT4, and for the first time since 1963 buyers could have a Z06 as a coupe or a convertible.
650hpLT4 at 6,400 rpm
650lb-ftLT4 at 3,600 rpm
2.95sec0 to 60 mph with Z07 and 8-speed
1.2gSkid pad with Z07
Fuel economy ratings are EPA's. Checked November 5, 2026.
What is the C7 Z06?
The C7 Z06 is the high-performance model of the seventh-generation Corvette, sold for 2015 through 2019 as a coupe and convertible. It uses the supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 with 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, wider bodywork, six-piston front Brembo brakes and an available Z07 Performance Package.
Z06 coupe in Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat
When GM introduced the car, availability was set for early 2015. Two firsts came with it. This was the first Z06 with a removable roof panel, made of carbon fiber, and the first offered as both a coupe and a convertible since 1963.
The race program sat right beside it. The Z06's frame, built in house at Bowling Green for the first time, was used essentially unchanged for the C7.R.
The Z06 ran for five model years. Output and curb weight held steady through 2019, so the differences between cars come mostly from options, packages and editions. The Z07 car posted faster lap times than the ZR1 that came before it.
5.4:1Curb weight to horsepower, lb per hp
50 / 50Front to rear weight distribution
3,524lbCurb weight, coupe
What engine is in the C7 Z06?
The C7 Z06 uses the LT4, a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 rated at 650 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 650 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm. It has a 1.7-liter Eaton TVS R1740 supercharger that spins up to 20,000 rpm, a dual-brick air-to-liquid intercooler and a dry-sump oil system.
The LT4 was rated nearly 37 percent above the LT1 in horsepower and 40 percent above it in torque, with more than 9 pounds of boost. Its compression ratio is 10.0:1 against the LT1's 11.5:1. The cylinder heads are Rotocast A356T6 aluminum. Inside are titanium intake valves, forged powder metal steel connecting rods and forged aluminum pistons, with stainless steel exhaust manifolds and an aluminum balancer.
The supercharger makes the LT4 about one inch taller than the LT1 and spins 5,000 rpm faster than the unit in the previous ZR1. The dry-sump system uses a dual-pressure-control oil pump.
One running change came for 2017: a revised intercooler cover and relocated intercooler bricks. GM recommended the manual transmission for extended track use at higher ambient temperatures.
| Spec | LT4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 376 cu in, 6162 cc |
| Bore and stroke | 4.06 x 3.62 in |
| Horsepower | 650 at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 650 lb-ft at 3,600 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Redline | 6,600 rpm |
| Supercharger | Eaton TVS R1740, 1.7L, up to 20,000 rpm |
| Intercooler | Dual-brick, air-to-liquid |
| Cylinder heads | Rotocast A356T6 aluminum |
| Intake valves | Titanium |
| Connecting rods | Forged powder metal steel |
| Pistons | Forged aluminum |
| Lubrication | Dry sump, dual-pressure-control oil pump |
| Fuel | Premium required |
| VIN engine code | 6 |
Which transmissions did the C7 Z06 use?
The C7 Z06 came standard with a seven-speed manual with Active Rev Match, and the 8L90 eight-speed paddle-shift automatic was available. The 8L90's controller works 160 times per second, and with four gearsets and five clutches it weighs more than eight pounds less than the earlier six-speed.
| Gear | 7-speed manual | 8-speed automatic |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2.289 | 4.56 |
| 2nd | 1.611 | 2.97 |
| 3rd | 1.208 | 2.08 |
| 4th | 1.000 | 1.69 |
| 5th | 0.813 | 1.27 |
| 6th | 0.672 | 1.00 |
| 7th | 0.454 | 0.85 |
| 8th | None | 0.65 |
| Axle ratio | 3.42 | 2.41 |
The automatic ratios match the rest of the C7 line.
The choice shows up in the numbers. With Z07, the automatic car ran 0 to 60 mph in 2.95 seconds and the manual in 3.2. EPA city ratings also differ, 13 to 14 mpg for the automatic and 15 mpg for the manual.
The 8L90 took up no more room than the six-speed, used aluminum and magnesium, and offered up to 5 percent better efficiency. GM claimed upshifts up to 0.08 second quicker than the Porsche 911's dual-clutch.
What are the C7 Z06 aero packages?
The C7 Z06 came in three levels of aerodynamics. The standard car has a splitter, spats, hood vent and spoiler. A carbon-fiber package adds winglets, rockers and a wickerbill spoiler. The top level, with Z07, adds larger winglets and an adjustable clear center section. GM called that its highest-downforce production car tested.
Z06 coupe detail
GM's claim for the top package was specific: no other production car it had tested made more aerodynamic downforce.
| Level | Contents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Front splitter, spats, hood vent, rear spoiler | All Z06 cars |
| Carbon Fiber Ground Effects | Carbon-fiber splitter and rockers, winglets, wickerbill spoiler | Painted Carbon Flash or Visible finish |
| Level 3, with Z07 | Splitter end plates, clear adjustable wickerbill | Requires the Carbon Fiber Ground Effects Package |
What is the Z07 Performance Package on a C7 Z06?
Z07 is the Z06's track package. It adds carbon ceramic brakes, Z07 suspension with Magnetic Selective Ride Control, Cup 2 tires, splitter end plates and a clear adjustable wickerbill, and it requires the Carbon Fiber Ground Effects Package. It was tuned and tested at the Nurburgring.
The brakes are the headline. The carbon ceramic rotors save 23 pounds against the standard Z06 rotors. Six-piston Brembo monobloc calipers sit up front and four-piston calipers at the rear, on every Z06.
Cup 2 tires are also run-flat and summer-only, sized the same as the standard ZP tires. Tire width is 1.5 inches more at the front and 2 inches more at the rear than a Stingray.
Carbon ceramic brakes were also available without the full Z07 package for 2016, and as J57 for 2018.
C7 Z06 with Z07: performance figures
2.95sec0 to 60 mph8-speed automatic. 7-speed manual: 3.2 sec
10.95sec at 127 mphQuarter mile8-speed automatic. 7-speed manual: 11.2 sec at 127 mph
1.2gSkid pad8-speed automatic. 7-speed manual: 1.2 g
99.6ft60 to 0 mph braking8-speed automatic. 7-speed manual: 99.6 ft
The 0 to 60 mph figure is based on initial vehicle movement.
| Setup | Front rotor | Rear rotor |
|---|---|---|
| Standard steel, 2015 to 2019 | 14.6 in slotted | 14.4 in slotted |
| Carbon ceramic, 2017 to 2019 | 15.5 in | 15.3 in |
How is the C7 Z06 body different from a Stingray?
The C7 Z06 is wider than a Stingray, with fenders extended 2.2 inches at the front and 3.15 inches at the rear. Overall width is 77.4 inches against 73.9. Its structure is 60 percent stiffer than the previous fixed-roof Z06 with the roof panel installed, and 20 percent stiffer with it removed.
The wider body makes room for 285/30ZR19 front and 335/25ZR20 rear tires on 19 x 10 front and 20 x 12 rear spin-cast aluminum wheels.
Underneath, Magnetic Selective Ride Control and the electronic limited-slip differential are standard. Stabilizer bars measure 30.7 mm and shock pistons 46 mm.
The rear body spreads the taillamps about three inches farther apart than on a Stingray. Up front, the grille mesh directs more air than an open grille would, and dedicated intakes feed standard front and rear brake ducts.
Coupe and convertible
What trim levels did the C7 Z06 have?
The C7 Z06 came in 1LZ, 2LZ and 3LZ trims. 1LZ carries the performance hardware, 2LZ adds heated and ventilated seats, memory and ten-speaker Bose Centerpoint audio, and 3LZ adds navigation with the Performance Data Recorder, a leather-wrapped interior, Napa leather and sueded microfiber upper trim.
| Feature | 1LZ | 2LZ | 3LZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT4, performance exhaust, Magnetic Selective Ride Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Performance Traction Management with electronic limited-slip differential | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pearl Nickel 19 x 10 and 20 x 12 wheels, Red calipers | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Head-Up Display, 2017 to 2019 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | 9-speaker Bose | 10-speaker Bose Centerpoint | 10-speaker Bose Centerpoint |
| Heated and ventilated seats, memory | No | Yes | Yes |
| Color-keyed console, armrests, instrument panel brow | No | Yes | Yes |
| Z06 seat badging | No | Yes | Yes |
| Front curb view cameras, from 2016 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation and Performance Data Recorder | Available | Available | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped interior, Napa leather, sueded microfiber upper trim | No | No | Yes |
Z06 interior trims
GT and Competition Sport seats were both offered. Dark Gray and Blue appeared on LZ trims from 2015 to 2017, Brownstone came to 3LZ for 2016, and two-tone GT seats joined the Z06 options that year.
What special editions of the C7 Z06 were there?
The main C7 Z06 editions are the 2016 C7.R Edition, limited to 500 cars in the U.S. and 650 in total, and the 2018 Carbon 65 Edition, shared with the Grand Sport and limited to 650 cars. Design packages in Twilight Blue, Spice Red and Black Suede added further variety.
Z06 C7.R Edition in Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat beside the C7.R race car
| Edition | Year | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| C7.R Edition | 2016 | 3LZ with Z07; Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat or Black; Yellow calipers; Black wheels with Yellow stripe; visible carbon ground effects; Spectra Gray vents; Jet Black interior with Yellow stitching; numbered plaque |
| Twilight Blue Design Package | 2016 | 3LZ; Twilight Blue full-color interior; 10-spoke blade wheels in Pearl Nickel |
| Carbon 65 Edition | 2018 | 3LZ; Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic; carbon-fiber rear spoiler and quarter ducts; carbon-fiber-rim steering wheel; Blue calipers and accents; exposed carbon hood insert; Visible Carbon Fiber Ground Effects; carbon wheel caps; numbered plaque |
C7.R Edition build numbers start with VIN 700001.
Z06 buyers could also go to Bowling Green themselves. GM's Engine Build Experience let customers assemble their own LT4 at the Performance Build Center, and the program was still offered for 2019 with limited availability.
The race car
Carbon 65 Edition
What colors and wheels were offered on the C7 Z06?
Z06 buyers chose from the same ten-color palette as the wider C7 line, which changed by year. Red calipers and Pearl Nickel wheels were standard on 2015 and 2016 cars, and by 2018 the Z06 wheel list ran from Black and Chrome to machined-groove and 10-spoke blade designs.
2015 exterior colors, the Z06's first year
2018 Z06 wheels, all 19 x 10 front and 20 x 12 rear
2018 brake calipers
Blue calipers required the Carbon 65 Edition for 2018. A 10-spoke Blade accessory wheel was new for 2016.
What are the C7 Z06's dimensions, weight and fuel economy?
The C7 Z06 rides on a 106.7-inch wheelbase and measures 177.9 inches long and 77.4 inches wide from 2017 to 2019. Curb weight is 3,524 pounds for the coupe and 3,582 for the convertible. EPA rates the manual at 15 mpg city and 22 highway in every year.
| Dimension | Coupe | Convertible | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.7 in | 2015 to 2019 |
| Overall length | 177.9 in | 177.9 in | 2017 to 2019 |
| Overall width | 77.4 in | 77.4 in | 2015 to 2019 |
| Height | 48.6 in | 48.7 in | 2017 to 2019 |
| Front track | 63.5 in | 63.5 in | 2015 to 2019 |
| Rear track | 62.5 in | 62.5 in | 2015 to 2019 |
| Curb weight | 3,524 lb | 3,582 lb | 2015 to 2019 |
| Weight distribution, front / rear | 50 / 50 percent | 50 / 50 percent | 2015 to 2019 |
| Year | 7-speed manual | 8-speed automatic |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15 / 22 / 18 | 13 / 21 / 16 |
| 2016 | 15 / 22 / 18 | 13 / 23 / 16 |
| 2017 | 15 / 22 / 18 | 13 / 23 / 16 |
| 2018 | 15 / 22 / 18 | 13 / 23 / 16 |
| 2019 | 15 / 22 / 17 | 14 / 23 / 17 |
U.S. EPA ratings. EPA flags the automatic for gas guzzler tax in every year.
What should you verify on a used C7 Z06?
Start with the package list, because a Z07 car and a base Z06 are built differently. Confirm whether the car has Z07, carbon ceramic brakes, the Carbon Fiber Ground Effects Package and Cup 2 tires. Then run the VIN for open NHTSA recalls, which our C7 overview lists by model year.
- Carbon ceramic brakes came with Z07 and, for 2016 and 2018, were also offered without it.
- Check for the Head-Up Display on any 2015 or 2016 1LZ.
- Numbered plaques identify the C7.R Edition and the Carbon 65 Edition. C7.R Edition build numbers start with VIN 700001.
- The LT4 requires premium fuel.
- The revised intercooler cover and relocated intercooler bricks arrived for 2017.
- For track days, the 2019 LT4 requires 93 octane fuel, with 100 octane recommended above 86 F.
- A front license plate bracket should come off for track use to improve engine performance.
- A Magnetic Ride calibration reflash was offered for 2015 to 2018 Z06 cars. It changed no hardware, and GM measured a one-second lap improvement on the 2.9-mile Milford Road Course with a 2016 Z06.
The C7 Corvette storyThe whole generation, year by year, with recalls and a lineup comparison.Read the overview
C7 Corvette StingrayThe car the generation started with, and the LT1 V8.Read the Stingray story
C7 Corvette Grand SportZ06 hardware and width with the LT1 V8.Read the Grand Sport story
C7 Corvette ZR1The LT5 V8 and a larger supercharger for 2019.Read the ZR1 story
Looking for today's car instead? Chevrolet's current model has its own page: Corvette Z06.
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C7 Z06 questions
What years was the C7 Z06 made?
The C7 Z06 covers the 2015 through 2019 model years. GM revealed it on January 13, 2014, with availability set for early 2015.
How much horsepower does a C7 Z06 have?
The LT4 V8 is rated at 650 hp at 6,400 rpm and 650 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm, SAE certified, for every model year.
How fast is a C7 Z06 from 0 to 60 mph?
It takes 2.95 seconds with Z07 and the eight-speed automatic, and 3.2 seconds with Z07 and the seven-speed manual. The figure is based on initial vehicle movement.
What is the quarter mile time of a C7 Z06?
It runs 10.95 seconds at 127 mph with Z07 and the eight-speed automatic, and 11.2 seconds at 127 mph with Z07 and the manual.
What does Z07 mean on a C7 Z06?
Z07 is the Performance Package for the Z06. It adds carbon ceramic brakes, Z07 suspension, Cup 2 tires, splitter end plates and a clear adjustable wickerbill.
Is the C7 Z06 supercharged?
Yes. The LT4 uses an Eaton TVS R1740 supercharger of 1.7 liters with a dual-brick air-to-liquid intercooler.
Does the C7 Z06 have a removable roof?
Yes. The C7 was the first Z06 with a removable roof panel, made of carbon fiber. A convertible was also offered.
Does the C7 Z06 need premium fuel?
Yes. Premium fuel is required for the LT4.
How much does a C7 Z06 weigh?
Curb weight is 3,524 pounds for the coupe and 3,582 pounds for the convertible.
How many C7.R Edition Z06 cars were made?
The run was 500 in the U.S. and 650 in total, with build numbers starting at VIN 700001.
What is the difference between a C7 Z06 and a Grand Sport?
They share the wide body, tires and six-piston front brakes, but the Z06 has the supercharged 650-horsepower LT4 while the Grand Sport uses the 460-horsepower LT1.
What gas mileage does a C7 Z06 get?
EPA rates the manual at 15 mpg city and 22 highway. The automatic is rated from 13 to 14 mpg city and 21 to 23 highway depending on model year.
Sources
- General Motors product information, model years 2014 to 2019
- U.S. EPA and U.S. Department of Energy: fuel economy ratings, 2015 to 2019 Corvette (www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.shtml)
- NHTSA: recall campaigns, 2015 to 2019 Corvette (www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
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