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Chevrolet Reveals 2016 Corvette Z06 C7.R Special Edition

Chevrolet has introduced the 2016 Corvette Z06 C7. R, a road-legal special edition package offered on coupe and convertible models with 3LZ trim. It will go on sale later this year.

An homage to the Corvette C7R  race cars, the C7.R special edition package will be available in either black or yellow and features matching yellow or black exterior and interior accents. It’s a sharp look that definitely sets apart this special edition Corvette.

Looking to get your hands on one of these special edition models? You’d better act fast because the Chevrolet the C7.R will be limited to just 500 examples, all of which feature the Z07 Performance Package with carbon ceramic brakes and a specially serialized VIN number.

Here’s a complete list of features included in the 2016 Corvette C7.R special edition:

  • Available in Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat (new for 2016) or Black
  • C7.R Edition graphics package
  • Z07 Performance Package with Brembo carbon ceramic brakes and Michelin PS Cup 2 tires
  • Yellow brake calipers
  • Black wheels with yellow accent strip and Corvette Racing-logo centre caps
  • Visible carbon fibre ground effects package
  • New visible carbon fibre hood section
  • Grilles and vents finished in Spectra Grey Metallic
  • Jet Black leather interior with suede microfibre accents
  • Competition Sport Seat, shifter and steering wheel
  • Yellow contrast stitching throughout the interior
  • Carbon fibre interior trim package (high-gloss)
  • Corvette Racing sill plates
  • Numbered C7.R Edition interior plaque showing the build number, starting with VIN 700001
  • As well as a special indoor car cover with C7.R graphics.

“The Z07 Performance Package enhances overall performance to make the Corvette Z06 one of the most track-capable cars you can buy off the dealership floor and still drive it to work every day,” said Harlan Charles, Corvette product and marketing manager.

Does the 2016 Corvette C7.R Special Edition performance package sound like your kind of car? Give us a call at 1-888-878-2354 today.