Chevrolet is preparing a new special modification Supercar Corvette Z06, which will be called Carbon. The car was created to celebrate 50 years since the emergence of a Corvette in a race the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Then the firm’s team won the Corvette in its class and was eighth overall standings. As the name indicates, the car has a lot of carbon fiber parts – roof, bonnet, front spliter, front valance, rear spoiler. According to representatives of U.S. company, the design of the bonnet when Chevrolet Corvette Carbon is an exact copy of the bonnet when Corvette – ZR1 (the gray car below). In the special edition, however, there is less transparent part of the bonnet, where you can see the engine. This is the reason for the engine covers Carbon and ZR1 are not interchangeable. Clear part of the lid with ZR-1 is not only decorative, it allows to fit of compressors. Among other changes in the appearance of special Corvette, which distinguish it from the standard are darkened headlights, solid black shutters on the exterior mirrors, black rims with 20 spokes and 19 inches size 20 inches front and rear, shod with tires Michelin.
The new version of the Corvette Carbon will be painting in two colors – blue and orange. Other changes in special Corvette include carbon-ceramic brakes by Brembo and adjustable suspension. According to designers at Chevrolet, any changes to allow the car to pass through the Laguna Seca track with three seconds faster than the standard Z06. This is despite corded changes in engine power with the V8 has 505 hp. And it became clear that the series Corvette Carbon will be produced only 500 units will be sold only in the U.S. market this summer.
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