--- title: "2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 Priced More Like a Supercar at $106,395 and Up" description: "Chevy released pricing for the C8 Corvette Z06 and, while it's more expensive than the C7 Z06, it's still a bargain." date: "2022-07-17" modified: "2022-07-17" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2023-chevy-corvette-z06-priced-more-like-a-supercar-at-106395-and-up" categories: - "Chevrolet News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Chevrolet" - "Corvette" - "Coupe" - "sports car" --- # 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 Priced More Like a Supercar at $106,395 and Up ![]() *2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06* The [Corvette Z06]() has always been one of the greatest performance car bargains. It's always been priced like a sports car, while packing supercar performance and speed. However, Chevy recently released its pricing for the new C8-generation Corvette Z06 and this time it's priced more like a supercar, starting at $106,395, and it will be available to order starting July 28. That makes it almost $25,000 more than the previous [C7-gen Z06](). The entry-level Corvette Z06 1LZ is what you'll get for that $106,395 starting price, which includes a $1,395 destination fee. Stepping up to the 2LZ raises the price to $115,595 and the top trim 3LZ costs $120,245. Chevy doesn't say what extras you'll get for stepping up the trim level ladder, though luxury goodies like an improved Bose sound system, upgraded seats, and maybe some more suede in the cabin can be expected. Choosing the Z06 Convertible bumps the price even further for the 1LZ ($113,895), 2LZ ($122,595), and 3LZ ($127,245). ![]() ![]() ![]() Still, those prices undercut most mid-engine performance cars by a huge margin. The closest mid-engine supercar to that price point is the Audi R8, which starts at $148,700. However, Chevy is borrowing a page out of the European supercar options book, as there are some pretty pricey add-ons for the Z06. The Z07 package, for instance, costs $8,995, which brings an FE7 suspension, Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Cup 2R ZP tires, and underbody strakes. If you want that Z07 package, though, you must also get the carbon fiber aero package, which comes with a carbon fiber front splitter, rear spoiler, dive planes, and rocker panels. The carbon aero pack comes in two different flavors: flash-painted or unpainted visible carbon. The former costs $8,495 and the latter costs $10,495. Because the Z07 pack comes with the carbon aero pack, you're looking at either $17,490 or $19,490 for both, depending on your choice of carbon fiber finish. Or you can get just the carbon aero pack on its own, without the Z07 pack. If you do get the Z07 package, though, you can also option carbon fiber wheels, which remove 41 pounds of unsprung mass. Again, your chosen finish changes the cost of the carbon fiber wheels, with flash painted wheels costing $9,995 and visible carbon wheels costing $11,995. ![]() ![]() ![]() With just the options Chevy's revealed, a top-spec Corvette Z06 costs over $150,000 and gets closer to $160,000 if you choose the convertible. That's still cheaper than most supercars from Ferrari and McLaren but it is in the same ballpark as the Audi R8 and [Porsche 911 GT3](). Although, its all-new flat-plane crank engine is the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 ever made, with 670 horsepower and an 8,600 rpm redline, so it should feel every bit as exotic as the Audi and Porsche. What's more important, though, is the starting price. The entry-level Z06 1LZ won't come with any of the luxuries its higher trim levels offer, nor will it have all the pretty carbon bits, but it will still pack the same supercar-slaying performance at a price that drastically undercuts its competitors. So while it's significantly more expensive than the outgoing Z06, this new one is still the performance car bargain it always has been. *If you have any tips, send them to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()