Performance Review: Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 - [2023]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chevrolet Corvette Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2023. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular Chevrolet Corvette has a 5463cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Corvette shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Corvette's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1558 kgs (3434 lbs) this makes the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Chevrolet Corvette shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp)

In terms of power the 5463cc 16V V8 engine produces 670 bhp (499 kW) @ 8400 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp) or the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (651 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 460 lb-ft (623.6 Nm) @ 6300 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (479 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Chevrolet Corvette you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6 (454.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chevrolet Corvette.

The Chevrolet Corvette has a Power to weight ratio of 430.0 bhp per ton and 295.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2023 Corvette competing with the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6 (454.5 bhp per ton) or the 2004 Westfield Sport 2000S (454.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Chevrolet Corvette generating around 295.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1999 Dodge Viper GTS ACR 8.0 V10 (320.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Mercedes S Class 65 AMG (320.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.7 secs, this made the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 as fast as the 2022 Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs) the 2020 Hennessey Venom F5 6.6 V8 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs) the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs) the or the 2019 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2.60 secs). This Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 is also faster than the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (2.70 secs) the and the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae 6.5 V12 (2.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Corvette and the 2013 Bentley Continental V8 S

When talking about the performance of the Chevrolet Corvette on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.95 secs @ 125.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Bentley Continental V8 S (10.90 secs), the 2015 BMW 7 Series 750i xDrive 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo (10.90 secs), and the 1969 Lamborghini Islero 400 GTS (10.91 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2023 version of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 has a maximum speed of 0mph.

Top Speed of the 2023 Corvette equals the 1953 Ford F-100 4.5 V8 (65 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 then how about the 1953 Ford F-100 4.5 V8 (65 mph), the 1992 Hummer H1 6.2 V8 4 Door (68 mph), or the 1961 Renault 4 L Export (70 mph).

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