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The 2024 C8 Z06 continues the legacy set by its predecessors, the 2021 C8 and the C7 Corvette ZR1, both celebrated as Best Cars To Buy by Motor Authority.

At the heart of the Z06 is a remarkable engine that rivals those found in high-end Italian cars. But it’s not just the engine that steals the show; it’s the Z06’s exceptional performance and reasonable price that make it a standout. Even at just over $100,000, its performance, design, and powertrain arrangement make it an incredible deal.

This beast boasts a brand-new 5.5-liter flat-plane crank LT6 V-8, delivering an astounding 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. It’s a record-breaker, standing as the most potent naturally aspirated production V-8 ever produced.

But it’s not just about the numbers, the Z06’s distinctive roar and the way the engine revs up creates its unique

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The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and the track-honed Ford GT faced off in a gripping drag race, courtesy of CarWow, pitting raw power against meticulous engineering. While not their prime playground, this showdown was riveting, initially favoring the Ford with its 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 generating 647 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque. In contrast, the Corvette Z06 boasts a roaring 5.5-liter flat-plane crank V8, churning out 670 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque.

Despite the GT’s weight advantage of roughly 150 lbs, and a torque boost from twin turbos, the Z06 took the lead from the start. Yet, the GT’s torque kicked in, barely securing victory with both cars clocking a quarter-mile time of 11.2 seconds, a win measured in minuscule time differences.

The rolling half-mile race from 50 mph was less forgiving for the GT due to turbo lag and some driver-related hiccups.

Despite facing weight and power limitations, the GTE-spec C8.R Corvette finished seventh in Bahrain, yet emerged victorious in the WEC team championship. The 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship for Corvette Racing culminated with an eight-hour race in Bahrain, following remarkable triumphs at Sebring, Portimao, Le Mans, and a second-place finish at Spa, securing the GTE Am driver and team titles by July 9 at Monza. The final Bahrain race had no bearing on the championship, but the team aimed for a strong finish nonetheless. The Corvette carried an extra 77 pounds due to its stellar season, accumulating weight penalties based on prior race performance. Additionally, a reduction in engine restrictor size lowered power output by about 10 horsepower, further challenging its performance, despite already competing with less horsepower than its GTE Am counterparts throughout the year.

2023 C8 Wins Canadian
Black Book Best Retained Value Award

The Chevy Corvette is making more waves in the car world! It has now snagged the top spot in the Canadian Black Book 2023 Awards for Best Retained Value in a Sports Car: Luxury category. What’s the big deal? Well, it means the Corvette holds onto most of its original value compared to other used cars.

And that’s not all. Back in March, it also clinched first place in the Canadian Black Book 2023 Best Residual Value Award for its category. This award looks at how likely a car is to hold its value four years after it’s first sold. The Corvette came out on top as the one most likely to keep its worth even after several years.

The competition was tough, with Porsche

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