As strange as the entire last year has been in the auto manufacturing world, many rumors are a bit harder to nail down, while some come backed by sources that bear a bit more reliability. Situated in the sunny and cheerful locations of Australia and New Zealand, The GMSV is a knowledgeable network of dealers keeping their eyes daily on the pulse and climate of everything Chevy-related. They had suggested that the official unveiling of the next model year may come sometime this month, as early as the upcoming gala at the National Corvette Museum Bash.
Public comments on social media are usually a pretty good indicator of a sure-fire event, as PR teams combine efforts with marketing execs to make sure that the pieces of upcoming news are legit. GMSV had commented last month that “MY22 Corvette is released globally early Q2”, which led us here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse to potentially set our sights on the Michelin NCM Bash on April 22nd and 23rd to be officially introduced to the C8 Stingray as well as the highly-awaited Z06.
As far as good news on the end of the source's scoop, the local GM outlet for both New Zealand and Australia has also confirmed that they too will be able to enjoy the high-performance, stellar looks, and driver-focused design of the 2022 Corvette, with customers having the choice between the 2LT and 3LT grades in Coupe or Convertible form. The GMSV versions include the exciting Z51 Performance Package and Front Lift system as standard, opening up possibilities where the 'Vette feels most at home: on the track!
Very purposefully aimed at the creation of a high-performance-based and athletic model, this package provides the driver with performance brakes, larger brake rotors, performance brake pads, performance suspension and exhaust, front splitter and rear spoiler, electronic limited-slip differential, and the heavy-duty cooling system. You'll also be blazing over properly sizzling -hot asphalt in summer-only Michelin Sport 4S tires, and enjoying the fine-tailored finesse and precision of performance traction management. The front splitter is specially designed to keep high air pressure over the vehicle's top, instead of losing it to the car's underside.
The Z06 will boast a naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter flat-plane crank V8, just like the 1-2 finishing cars seen at the legendary Daytona 24. Instead of “only” the 500 horsepower generation of the racecar, the street car version of the Z06 will produce between 615 and 625 horses. The Z06 is slated to be able to convert into the ZR1 by situating two turbochargers into the 5.5-liter flat-plane V8. The engine aficionados at Chevy will no doubt be able to achieve a scorching amount of torque, all-American appeal, and continuance of a long-standing tradition to produce vehicles that make one prone to daydreams of checkered flags and finish lines.
