Our first proper look at the 2023 Corvette Z06

After months of teasing and prodding, Chevrolet has finally given us the first official glimpse of what the new 2023 C8 Corvette Z06 will look like with this new un-camouflaged photo.

The hype around the incoming Z06 is largely due to the 5.5-litre, 600hp (447kW) flat plane crank V8 that is expected to power the new Z06. It has been rumoured for some time now that the new Z06 would use a more powerful version of the engine found in the C8.R race car – which is limited to 500hp (373kW) due to racing regulations.

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Chevrolet teased the soundtrack of the new high-pitched V8 mill in an official video in July, and camouflaged Z06s were filmed testing at the Nürburgring only a few weeks ago – further proving the theory a flat-plane crank V8 will be paired with what is largely reported to be an eight-speed automatic ‘box.

The flat-plane crank mill is a consolation prize for fans of GM V8s, after it was revealed last week GM has stopped producing its most powerful V8 ever made – the supercharged 6.2-litre LT5 – as the firm moves towards EV powertrains.

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RHD GMSV C8 Stingray Corvettes bound for Australia spied recently

Chevrolet has also confirmed with the release of the photo that it will officially unveil the new Z06 in just over a month’s time on October 26 in the US.

With the base-model C8 Stingray still yet to make it into Aussie buyers' hands, it’s unclear how long we’ll have to wait to see a C8 Z06 on Australian roads. It was, however, revealed in July that General Motors has filed a trademark application for the Z06 name here.