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Chevrolet's 2016 Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition improves on insane


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  • John Goreham

    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com

    4/24/2015

    It is very refreshing when an automaker comes right out and says that its current model blows the doors off all the prior legacy cars. That is exactly what Chevy did when it built the new 2016 Corvette Z06. Surf around the Chevy marketing information on the Z06 and one cannot help but keep tripping over comments like "Z06 IS THE MOST CAPABLE CORVETTE EVER." GM even uses all caps just to be sure that you saw it. Despite this car being the ultimate 'Vette, Chevy knows there are enthusiasts out there that want it to be even more special just for them, so it is building 500 C7.R Edition cars meant as a tip of the hat to the racing version of this supercar.

Harlan Charles, Corvette product and marketing manager summed up the 2016 C7.R Edition Corvette, saying “Combined with the 650-horsepower supercharged LT4 engine, true aerodynamic downforce and performance technologies such as Magnetic Ride Control, Performance Traction Management and an electronic limited slip differential, the Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition offers capability matched only by an elite fraternity of the world’s supercars and special-edition exclusivity that is sure to make it an instant collector’s item.”

 

So what did Chevy to do make this new collector's Corvette even more "most capable-er?" Here is quick rundown:

  • Offered on coupe and convertible models with 3LZ trim
  • Available in Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat (new for 2016) or Black exterior colors
  • C7.R Edition graphics package
  • Z07 Performance Package with Brembo carbon ceramic brakes and Michelin PS Cup 2 tires
  • Yellow brake calipers
  • Black wheels with yellow accent strip and Corvette Racing-logo center caps
  • Visible carbon fiber ground effects package
  • New visible carbon fiber hood section
  • Grilles and vents finished in Spectra Gray Metallic
  • Jet Black leather interior with sueded microfiber accents on the instrument panel and doors
  • Sueded microfiber-trimmed Competition Sport Seat, steering wheel and shifter
  • Yellow contrast stitching throughout the interior
  • Carbon fiber interior trim package (high-gloss)
  • Corvette Racing sill plates
  • Numbered C7.R Edition interior plaque showing the build number, starting with VIN 700001
  • Special indoor car cover with C7.R graphics.

 

These special bits are added to the Z07 Performance Package. The C7.R also has carbon ceramic brakes, and will come with a specially serialized vehicle identification number. Check with your dealer early-summer if interested. Chevy says the cars will be available "later this year" and they may sell fast.


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