Chevrolet has finally released details of the 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible, that prepared to perform at the New York Auto Show 2014. Manufacturer's specification disclosed mention, that the Z06 Convertible take the same base with a hard top version, which was introduced at the Detroit Motor Show in January but it has a ability to spewing power of 625 bhp (466 kW) and 635 lb-ft (861 Nm) of torque, thus making the Corvette Z06 Convertible as The most powerful car ever produced by Chevrolet.
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| 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible. (Picture from: http://www.sportscarillustrated.com/) |
This car uses a supercharged LT4 V8 engine with a capacity of 6.2 liters that combined with a seven-speed manual transmission, or an eight-speed 8L90 automatic transmission.
On the exterior, very thick with the aura of a sporty coupe with the roof open. The roof of the Corvette Z06 Convertible is able to open and close when the car is running at a speed of 50 kph (30 mph). Canvas is available in four colors that is claimed to absorb sound from the outside plus the rear window glass.
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| Left side view of 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible. (Picture from: http://www.motortrend.com/) |
Chevrolet has designed the Z06 convertible since 1963. Corvette Z06 convertible and given a new aluminum chassis that claimed 20 percent more rigid than the hardtop models. As a result, in addition to a more rigid chassis, weight is also reduced drastically.
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| Interior view of 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible. (Picture from: http://www.motortrend.com/) |
"Until now, this may not be made lighter. Structure of the open roof is strong enough to cope with braking, cornering and acceleration performance of the best models of the Corvette," said Corvette Chief Engineer, Tadge Juechter as reported from Leftlanenews on Saturday, April 12, 2014.
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| Rear three quarter of 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible. (Picture from: http://www.sportscarillustrated.com/) |
One major change to the Z06 Convertible is, the intake of cooling the transmission which was originally placed in the back of the now relocated at the bottom of the car, because in this new design, the intake is not compatible when placed in the back.
As for the Chevrolet has not provided information about when the release of this car and what price they offer. Most likely the information will they publish at the 2014 New York Auto Show. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LEFTLANENEWS | WORLDCARFANS]
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