Z06 1LZ Convertible RWD
What the Z06 1LZ Convertible adds over the Stingray 1LT Coupe
| Spec | Stingray 1LT Coupe | Z06 1LZ Convertible |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake type | E-boost-assisted disc with Brembo four-piston/two-piece front caliper | E-boost-assisted disc with Brembo six-piston monobloc front caliper |
| Rear brake type | E-boost-assisted disc with Brembo four-piston/monobloc rear caliper | E-boost-assisted disc with Brembo rear caliper |
| Engine displacement | 6200 cc | 5500 cc |
| Horsepower | 490 hp | 670 hp |
| Torque | 465 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | LT2 6.2L V-8 VVT with direct injection and Active Fuel Management | LT6 5.5L DOHC V-8 naturally aspirated flat-plane crank |
| Valve configuration | Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder; dual-equal variable valve timing | Dual overhead camshaft, finger follower valvetrain |
| Tire size | Michelin Pilot Sport ALS | 275/30ZR20 front, 345/25ZR21 rear Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ZP |
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 20 in |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | 10 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 20-inch front and 21-inch rear forged aluminum spider wheels (Z06 standard), LT6 5.5L DOHC V-8, naturally aspirated, flat-plane crankshaft, 670 hp @ 8,400 rpm, Six-stage dry-sump oiling system (LT6), Standard reconfigurable rear spoiler with adjustable wickerbill elements
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | E-boost-assisted disc with Brembo six-piston monobloc front caliper |
| Rear brake type | E-boost-assisted disc with Brembo rear caliper |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 5500 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | LT6 5.5L DOHC V-8 naturally aspirated flat-plane crank |
| Valve configuration | Dual overhead camshaft, finger follower valvetrain |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 670 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft |
Tires
| Tire size | 275/30ZR20 front, 345/25ZR21 rear Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ZP |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 5.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | dct |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | Forged aluminum |
| Wheel width | 10 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety4 std · 0 opt
- Standard Run Flat tires
- Airbags: frontal and side-impact for driver and front passenger. Includes Passenger Sensing System
- Rear Park Assist
- Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (includes tire fill alert)
Exterior3 std · 1 opt
- 20-inch front and 21-inch rear forged aluminum spider wheels (Z06 standard)
- Run Flat tires
- Standard reconfigurable rear spoiler with adjustable wickerbill elements
- Available carbon fiber wheels (41-lb unsprung mass reduction) optional
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- LT6 5.5L DOHC V-8, naturally aspirated, flat-plane crankshaft, 670 hp @ 8,400 rpm
- M1L 8-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT)
- Six-stage dry-sump oiling system (LT6)
Chassis0 std · 4 opt
- Adjustable front lift with memory (available) optional
- Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0 (available) optional
- Z07 Performance Package (available) — carbon fiber high rear wing, ground effects, Michelin Cup 2 R ZP tires, Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, 734 lb downforce at 186 mph optional
- Z51 Performance Package (available) — includes performance exhaust, larger Brembo brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, shorter final drive optional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Corvette. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Z06 1LZ Convertible
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 1LZ Convertible add over the Stingray 1LT Coupe?
Against the Stingray 1LT Coupe, 4 features become standard that the Stingray 1LT Coupe does not and 10 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.