Chevrolet Corvette C8 5.5 Z06 LT6 5.5 V8 Coupe
500 kW680 PS671 hp624 Nm2020–present
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- Power
- 500 kW 680 PS · 671 hp
- Torque
- 624 Nm 460 lb-ft
- Fuel consumption
- 16.5 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 1,663 kg
- Top speed
- 314 km/h
- Displacement
- 5,500 cm³
The Chevrolet Corvette C8 5.5 Z06 LT6 V8 produces 500 kW (680 PS) and 624 Nm of torque from a 5.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a coupe. The Corvette C8 5.5 Z06 LT6 V8 pairs rear-wheel drive with an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Its output sits mid-range among the 6 petrol versions: 41% up on the entry 6.2 Stingray LT2 V8 (EU) (354 kW), 293 kW below the 5.5 ZR1 LT7 V8 twin-turbo (793 kW). On paper, it tops out at 314 km/h, uses 16.5 l/100 km, tips the scales at 1,663 kg and offers 409 PS per tonne.
Corvette C8 5.5 Z06 LT6 V8: measurable strengths
- Top speed of 314 km/h
- Over 250 PS per tonne: 409 PS/t
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Engine
| Engine code | LT6 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 5,500 cm³ 5.5 l · 336 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 500 kW 680 PS · 671 hp |
| Torque | 624 Nm 460 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Dual-clutch |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 314 km/h 195 mph |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 16.5 l/100 km 17.1 mpg UK · 14.3 mpg US |
| CO₂ emissions | 377 g/km |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,663 kg 3,666 lb |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 2020–present |
| Generation | Corvette C8 (2020–present) |
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