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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.”
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