New York 2014: 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible Live Shots

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: April 16th, 2014

new york 2014 2015 corvette z06 convertible live shots

Turning up alongside the new-for-United States Chevrolet Trax, the 2015 Corvette Z06 posed topless before the cameras at the 2014 New York Auto Show. Speaking of, the top can be raised at speeds of up to 30 mph, while the car itself can go from naught to 60 in 3.5 seconds; the time matches that of the hardtop variant.

As for what’s under the more airy clothes, a chassis that is 20 percent stiffer than the hardtop, upon which rests the same 6.2-liter V8 pushing approximately 625 horsepower and 635 lb-ft of torque toward the back tires. The engine will be mated with a choice of either a seven-speed manual or eight-speed automatic, the latter’s fast shifts could prove venerable on the track once a roll bar is installed.

The Z06, in both guises, will arrive sometime in 2015, and can be upgraded with the Z07’s list of goodies, with Chevrolet providing an open options list for future owners.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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DenverMike on Apr 16, 2014

That's great, looks great. When do we get to drive it? How will it handle an off camber, decreasing radius? GM promised a better handling Vet with much of the twitchy, snap oversteer fixed. A car like this is meant to be driven.

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- Stuki on Apr 16, 2014
  
  You can rest assured it will handle any off camber decreasing radius better than 99% of cars, as long as speed is kept equal. A bit of abruptness at the limit, is inevitable once limits gets pushed high enough.
  
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- DenverMike on Apr 16, 2014
  
  @stuki A sports car should start to slip gradually and not snap into a spin-out with zero warning. In the hands of a pro, the Corvette can be rewarding, but with a regular Joe, different story. The Corvette is all about style, show and having halo car, flagship. Form over function. On paper, it should handle fantastically. It does't always work out that way.
  
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Low_compression on Apr 17, 2014

If only I could live in a world where the lead photo was the only angle I ever saw the car at. The back 1/3rd of the car is just plain awful. It's like they started at the front of the car, spent all their time/effort/budget, then got to the rear axle and said, eh, good enough, finish up before 5 and head home guys.

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