The Chevrolet C8 Corvette was a bit controversial at the beginning for its mid-engine design. Yet, the performance has won over many initial critics. Not only that but there's no doubt Chevrolet delivered the ultimate Corvette with this generation of the Z06 performance model. This Corvette is unique with an overhead cam 5.5-liter V-8 that produces over 600 hp but only hard laps can really show the true potential of the car.
Luckily, The YouTube Channel, Speed Phenom, put the new 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to the test on the racetrack. The looks of this car are supercar material. It looks like it can keep up with all sorts of big players in the car game.
Still, automotive enthusiasts can only wait to see if the car is a winner. Keep reading to see if the track-focused Chevrolet stood up to his expectations.
Running With (And Past) Exotic Sports Cars
Speed Phenom heads to Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA. He starts by talking about the Corvette Z06 and comparing it to the likes of a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ and his own McLaren 600LT. Once this monster gets out on the track, it looks like it’s at home. It also sounds like no other domestic car before it.
There’s also a great moment where the new Z06 passes a C7 Corvette Z06, taking over the mantle of the American performance bargain.
Breaking A Track Record And Praise For The Corvette
After lapping the car, Speed Phenom talks about how it's one of the most planted cars he’s ever driven. He mentions that the brakes settled in halfway through, which only made the Corvette even better to drive. He ran a mid-1:40, the fastest lap for any naturally-aspirated V-8 car at that track. The Corvette even hit 160 mph on the track and that was during the warm-up laps.
The praise for the car does not stop there. At the end of the video, the YouTuber talks about the Corvette’s driving experience, especially its grip and braking force. Speed Phenom even says he’s confident he can lap it around Laguna Seca faster than his McLaren 600LT.
After an impressive day on track, the Corvette Z06 looks like the ultimate performance bargain. This American-made rocket was impressing the owner of a McLaren 600LT, a car more than twice the Corvette's price. This new C8 Z06 means business when it comes to the racetrack.