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2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 review
A supercar with a mid-mounted flat-plane crank V8 and a dual-clutch automatic... and it's not from Europe? Meet the Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
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William Stopford
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Based on the Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
Best suitable for...
Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
45L
306 to 324 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$235,000
$41,520 - $56,885
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks the business
- Exotic, unique flat-plane crank V8
- Surprisingly comfortable as a daily
Misses
- Underwhelming sound
- Interior could be nicer at this price point
- Lesser Corvettes are nearly as fun
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun to drive anywhere, anytime
- RF brings coupe looks, flexibility
- Compliant ride
Misses
- Tan interior exclusive for auto
- Limited passenger legroom
- Steering lacks feedback
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 6162 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 6.2L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 369kW | 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6450 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 637Nm | 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
