2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

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Rating7.1

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Midsize Coupe
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$79,450 - $92,395
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Frightening acceleration

Lacks the smoothness and refinement that rivals offer

Remains unchanged for 2017

Superior driving dynamics

Laggy infotainment interface

Offers exceptional value-for-money

Super-low efficiency numbers

Specs & Features

$79,450

price

650 hp @ 6400 rpm

horsepower

650 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

torque

7-Speed Manual

transmission

6.2L 8cyl RWD 7M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe is a midsize coupe offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $79,450. For that price, it mainly competes with the Dodge Viper Coupe and the Nissan GT-R Coupe. Alternatively, you could consider muscle cars like the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Coupe which offers a similar power output and straight-line acceleration. Between 3 trims, the Corvette Z06 Coupe offers 1 powertrain. It is a 6.2L supercharged V8 engine making 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 7-speed manual transmission and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Corvette Z06 Coupe reaches 60 MPH from zero in 3.5 seconds with the manual transmission, which gets pumped up to 3.3 seconds with the automatic. The Corvette Z06 Coupe manages a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the Corvette Z06 Coupe comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe is one of the most powerful and engaging-to-drive cars in the segment. It is available in three trims. We recommend getting the mid-level 2LZ trim equipped with front-view parking cameras, a cargo shade, heated and ventilated seats with power lumbar and side-bolster adjustments, driver memory settings, and a 10-speaker Bose sound system along with other features over the base trim.

Trims

    1LZ
    $79,450 onwards
    • Dual-zone automatic climate control with interior air filter
    • Leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob
    2LZ
    $83,015 onwards
    • Auto dimming rearview mirrors
    • Auto-Dimming side mirrors
    • Bose premium 10-speaker audio system
    • Easy fill tire alert
    • Head-Up display
    • Heated and Ventilated front and rear seats
    3LZ
    $88,395 onwards
    • Navigation system
    • Premium leather upholstery
    • Sofino synthetic leather seat trim

Compare to similar cars

Price

$79,450- $92,395

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.09

Horsepower

650 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque

650 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

Capacity

2

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$211,995- $230,345

Gasoline

7.18

600 hp @ 6500 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$113,700- $120,000

Gasoline

8.84

560 hp @ 6000 rpm

500 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$25,905- $47,905

Gasoline

7.59

275 hp @ 5600 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

4

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$26,995- $90,340

Gasoline

8

305 hp @ 6350 rpm

268 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$111,200- $131,200

Gasoline

7.95

456 hp @ 6000 rpm

443 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

2

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$109,990- $127,990

Gasoline

7.65

565 hp @ 6800 rpm

467 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm

4

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$65,450- $79,195

Gasoline

6.51

460 hp @ 6000 rpm

465 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

2

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$55,450- $74,195

Gasoline

6.8

455 hp @ 6000 rpm

460 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

2

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$89,400- $138,200

Gasoline

8.13

370 hp @ 6500 rpm

331 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

4

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2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.2 sec11.2 sec-
    3.33 sec10.5 sec185 mph
    3.4 sec--
    3.68 sec11.5 sec198 mph
    3.77 sec-176 mph
    3.9 sec12 sec185 mph

    2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      13 mpg22 mpg18 mpg18.5 gal.277.5/407 mi.
      22 mpg29 mpg23 mpg16.9 gal.338/490.1 mi.
      16 mpg30 mpg23 mpg19 gal.380/570 mi.
      19 mpg30 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/555 mi.
      19 mpg24 mpg21 mpg17.9 gal.358/519.1 mi.
      15 mpg25 mpg19 mpg18.5 gal.296/462.5 mi.

      2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        177.9 in.77.4 in.48.6 in.5 in.106.7 in.
        197.9 in.75.7 in.57.5 in.5.2 in.116.2 in.
        2017 BMW M6

        Ranked #2

        193 in.74.8 in.54.1 in.4.2 in.112.2 in.

        2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

        Ranked #3

        189.6 in.75.9 in.54.2 in.9 in.107.1 in.
        189.3 in.76.7 in.55.2 in.6 in.108 in.
        188.3 in.74.7 in.53.1 in.5 in.110.7 in.

        2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          15 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.
          8.8 cu.ft.79 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.
          5.1 cu.ft.-9.1 cu.ft.
          9 cu.ft.177.8 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.
          5.7 cu.ft.-13.3 cu.ft.
          9.1 cu.ft.79 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.

          2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            82.8 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.-
            133.4 cu.ft.5.1 cu.ft.9.1 cu.ft.75 ft.
            57.5 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.12.6 cu.ft.76 ft.
            2017 BMW M6

            Ranked #4

            71.3 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.-
            41 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.98 ft.
            108.4 cu.ft.9 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.-

            2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3524 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3894 lbs.
              -798 lbs.3933 lbs.
              -540 lbs.3560 lbs.
              --4080 lbs.
              -980 lbs.3153 lbs.

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