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The Corvette Z06X Concept showcases how an enthusiast can leverage
Chevrolet's expanding portfolio of performance parts to create a full-on track
car. Chevrolet teamed with Pratt and Miller, partners in Corvette Racing in the
American LeMans Series, to create this Z06X track car concept.
"Racing is
an integral part of Corvette performance and technology," said Tadge Juechter,
Corvette chief engineer. "This concept car represents a mid-point between our GT
race car and the production Z06, prepared by the team responsible for the
Corvette Racing C6.R race cars, and featuring many performance parts owners can
choose today."
The Z06X concept is based on the Corvette Z06 with the 1LZ
equipment package, along with the Z07 Performance Package and CFZ Carbon Fiber
Package. The 2011 Z06 with the Z07 package creates the lightest production
Corvette and includes carbon ceramic brakes and Magnetic Ride Control, while the
CFZ package offers body components that enhance aerodynamic down force on the
race track, including a front splitter.
The Z06X Concept features
competition-oriented modifications including: an adjustable carbon fiber rear
wing, a polycarbonate rear window, roll cage, racing seat and safety harness,
racing wheels, suspension enhancements - including coil-over struts with fully
adjustable camber plates - racing-spec cooling system and more. The radio,
carpeting and sound-deadening material are also removed.
The concept
vehicle wears a low-gloss Icy White Metallic exterior color, accented with
exposed carbon fiber body components and red trim. It rides on black racing
wheels and racing tires. The interior is all business, with a racing seat,
window net and roll cage-mounted camera system. It includes a racing pedal kit,
a Genuine Corvette Accessory.
"It's a classic case of form following
function," said Dave Ross, design manager. "The exterior color and accents were
carefully selected to enhance the Corvette's racing-influenced design, but
there's nothing superfluous in the Z06X's design - everything is there for a
reason."
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