Chevrolet Corvette Z06
1963, 2001–2004, 2006–2013, 2015–2019, 2023–present
Z06 is the Corvette's hardcore, track-focused badge. It began as an obscure 1963 racing option (RPO Z06) on the C2, then was revived as a standalone high-performance model on the C5 (2001) and has topped — or sat near the top of — every generation since.
1963, 2001–2004, 2006–2013, 2015–2019, 2023–present
Overview
Z06 is the Corvette's hardcore, track-focused badge. It began as an obscure 1963 racing option (RPO Z06) on the C2, then was revived as a standalone high-performance model on the C5 (2001) and has topped — or sat near the top of — every generation since.
Collectibility
Z06 models are among the most sought-after Corvettes of each generation; the C6 LS7 cars are particular enthusiast favorites. Values are qualitative here by design.
Every production run
Years & eras
| Years | Engine | HP | Production | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001–2004 | 5.7L LS6 V8 | 405 | — |
|
| 2006–2013 | 7.0L LS7 V8 | 505 | — | — |
| 2015–2019 | 6.2L supercharged LT4 V8 | 650 | — | — |
| 2023–present | 5.5L flat-plane LT6 V8 | 670 | — | — |
1963
Originally RPO Z06, a competition-oriented option package on the C2 Sting Ray with heavy-duty brakes and suspension.
2001–2004
The C5 Z06 revived the badge with the LS6 V8, hardtop-only body, and a lighter, stiffer structure.
2006–2013
The C6 Z06 used the naturally aspirated 7.0L LS7 — one of the largest small-block V8s ever — in an aluminum-framed body.
2015–2019
The C7 Z06 switched to a supercharged 6.2L LT4 and was offered as a coupe and convertible.
2023–present
The C8 Z06 uses a naturally aspirated 5.5L flat-plane LT6 — GM's highest-output naturally aspirated V8 — revving to 8,400 rpm.
Worth knowing
Notable
- Began as a 1963 race option, revived as a standalone model in 2001.
- The C8's LT6 is the highest-output naturally aspirated V8 GM has put in a production car.
Model years featuring the Z06