Its supercharged, 6.2-liter, direct-injected pushrod V8, which GM calls LT4, produces 12 hp more than the LS9 V8.the Z06 offers standard magnetorheological dampers and select carbon-fiber body panels; it has electric power steering, a seven-speed manual, and an electronically controlled, variable-lockup limited-slip.
There’s more here than just a bonkers engine. Because the Z06’s rear fenders are more than three inches wider than those of the base C7, the taillights are three inches farther apart, to keep the newly enplumped rump from looking cross-eyed. The grille is so effective at humping air into the engine bay that Chevrolet says the engine actually sees less air volume with the grille removed. Scoops on the rear-fender vents force 50 percent more air to the newly enlarged transaxle coolers.
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