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(from Chevrolet Press
Release) 2011 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06X TRACK CAR CONCEPT
Corvette is a mainstay
on racing circuits ranging from LeMans to club racing. Chevrolet’s
Corvette Z06X Concept suggests a new idea and components for
transforming a production Corvette into a serious, closed-course
track car.
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.”
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Exterior:
• Low-gloss Icy White
Metallic color with exposed carbon fiber and red accents
• 2011 CFZ-option carbon fiber package, including splitter and
rockers
• Adjustable carbon fiber wing
• ZR1 carbon fiber roof panel and B-pillar panels
• Carbon fiber raised hood (from the Z06 Carbon Limited Edition)
• Carbon fiber headlamp housings from Specter Werkes/Sports
• Weight-saving and shatter-resistant polycarbonate rear window
Interior:
• Base Z06 1LZ trim
• Radio, carpeting and sound-deadening material removed
• SCCA-spec roll cage
• SCCA-approved window net
• Racing seat with five-point safety harness
• Fire suppression system
• Driver’s drink system
• Video camera system mounted on the roll cage
• Genuine Corvette Accessory racing pedal kit
Performance:
• LS7 7.0L V-8 engine and Tremec six-speed manual
transmission
• Low-restriction air intake system
• High-capacity radiator and enhanced cooling system
• New-for-2011 Z07 Performance Package, feature Brembo carbon
ceramic brake rotors and special brake pads
• Lightweight racing wheels in black; 19-inch (front) and
20-inch (rear)
• Michelin racing tires
• Mono-ball control arm bushing
• Adjustable stabilizer bars
• Coil-over struts with adjustable camber plates
