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Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will hit the market in 2023

Chevrolet recently announced the arrival of the new Corvette Z06. whose presentation is scheduled for the end of October.

Chevrolet said the ultimate performance machine will be a serious competitor to supercars. The new design of the front and wider body are just some of the changes, compared to previous models, which give the Z06 a more aggressive look.

The Corvette Z06 will be powered by a 5.5-liter V8 engine with more than 600 hp (441 kW). It will use an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to transfer power to the rear wheels. It will reach 60 mph in less than 3 seconds. It will be driven on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires.

Inside, the Z06 should retain the look of its predecessor with heated seats, a 12-inch digital cluster and a head-up display, but also with specific decals.

The new Corvette Z06 is expected to hit the market in 2023, marking the 60th anniversary of its first appearance in 1963.

Source: Chevrolet

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The U.S. government is ordering 10 special SUVs for $ 36.4 million

The U.S. government has decided to start changing the existing fleet of vehicles with 10 special Chevrolet SUVs.

If you think these Suburban are too expensive, things are somewhat clarified by GM Defense. Due to increased load requirements and total weight as a result of numerous modifications, the vehicles get a new, firmer separate chassis, just as real SUVs and Heavy Duty vehicles. Also, cars will be equipped with special components, from the engine and brakes, all the way to the interior elements.

According to GM Defense President Steve duMont, GM will deliver Heavy Duty Suburban for Diplomatic Security Services with advanced mobility solutions to meet their needs.

This is only part of the continuation of further cooperation. Over the course of nine years, beginning in 2023, GM Defense will deliver 200 special Suburban to the U.S. government.

The biggest unknown is the power of the car. The current administration is committed to electrifying state-owned vehicles, and GM Defense already has adequate electric drives, including hydrogen ones. We can assume that these 10 vehicles will be electrified, otherwise they could use a 6.2 V8 engine with 420 hp (309 kW) and 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) of torque.

The price of these 10 cars is a staggering $ 36.4 million.

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Chevrolet 60th Anniversary Cunningham C8 Corvette

The American automotive engineering company specializing in high-performance automotive modifications, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, has introduced a limited edition Chevrolet C8 Corvette, the 60th Anniversary Cunningham C8 Corvette.

After more than half a century of existence, many consider the Chevrolet Corvette a main sports car. The eighth generation of this extremely popular vehicle is currently on offer.

On the occasion of 60 years of existence, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering has produced a limited edition of this sports car. It was named after Briggs Cunningham, a C1 Corvette driver at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 1960s.

The upgrade package includes a larger carbon fiber intake manifold, front splitter, improved suspension on Performance Street / Track settings, side fenders and a rear spoiler. The C8 Corvette is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine with more than 600 hp.

For safe braking and stopping, there are Alcon / RB Performance brakes. The C8 Corvette uses 20/21 inch HRE forged alloy wheels with Michelin pilot Sport 4S tires.

Chevrolet has been struggling for a long time by preventing tuners from working on their cars. Still, some have managed to improve the performance of the C8 Corvette. Only 60 copies will be produced and each will be numbered. Each customer will have to pay a $ 5,000 reservation, and the price of one unit is $ 160,000.

Source: Lingenfelter Performance Engineering