2010 SEMA: 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Concept hints at ultimate track 'Vette

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Track Car Concept

Chevrolet motorsport portfolio is pretty expansive – ranging from LeMans to club racing. To celebrate and suggest new ideas and components for the transformation of the production Corvette into a serious, closed-course track car, Chevrolet will debut the  Corvette Z06X Concept at the 2010 SEMA Show.

The Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Concept shows how enthusiasts can use the brand’s expanding portfolio of performance parts to create a full-on track car. Chevrolet teamed with Pratt and Miller, partners in Corvette Racing in the American LeMans Series, to create the concept

“Racing is an integral part of Corvette performance and technology,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. “This concept car represents a mid-point between our GT race car and the production Z06, prepared by the team responsible for the Corvette Racing C6.R race cars, and featuring many performance parts owners can choose today.”

The Z06X concept is based on the Corvette Z06 with the 1LZ equipment package, along with the Z07 Performance Package and CFZ Carbon Fiber Package. The 2011 Z06 with the Z07 package creates the lightest production Corvette and includes carbon ceramic brakes and Magnetic Ride Control. The CFZ package offers body components that enhance aerodynamic down force on the race track, including a front splitter. The Z06X Concept is being shown in a low-gloss Icy White Metallic exterior color, accented with exposed carbon fiber body components and red trim.

Make the jump for the list of vehicle highlights.

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06X Concept:

2011 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06X TRACK CAR CONCEPT VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS:

Exterior:

  • Low-gloss Icy White Metallic color with exposed carbon fiber and red accents
  • 2011 CFZ-option carbon fiber package, including splitter and rockers
  • Adjustable carbon fiber wing
  • ZR1 carbon fiber roof panel and B-pillar panels
  • Carbon fiber raised hood (from the Z06 Carbon Limited Edition)
  • Carbon fiber headlamp housings from Specter Werkes/Sports
  • Weight-saving and shatter-resistant polycarbonate rear window

Interior:

  • Base Z06 1LZ trim
  • Radio, carpeting and sound-deadening material removed
  • SCCA-spec roll cage
  • SCCA-approved window net
  • Racing seat with five-point safety harness
  • Fire suppression system
  • Driver’s drink system
  • Video camera system mounted on the roll cage
  • Genuine Corvette Accessory racing pedal kit

Performance:

  • LS7 7.0L V-8 engine and Tremec six-speed manual transmission
  • Low-restriction air intake system
  • High-capacity radiator and enhanced cooling system
  • New-for-2011 Z07 Performance Package, feature Brembo carbon ceramic brake rotors and special brake pads
  • Lightweight racing wheels in black; 19-inch (front) and 20-inch (rear)
  • Michelin racing tires
  • Mono-ball control arm bushing
  • Adjustable stabilizer bars
  • Coil-over struts with adjustable camber plates

– By: Omar Rana