The wait is over UK petrolheads can now get their hands on a factory-built, right-hand drive Corvette Z06! With a screaming 5.5-litre naturally aspirated V8, 8,000rpm redline, and a price tag starting around £180,000, this American supercar is ready to take on Europe's finest. Here’s everything you need to know about getting one on British roads.
Big news for UK performance car enthusiasts the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is now officially available to order with right-hand drive! For those who’ve been eagerly waiting for this American supercar to hit British roads, the wait is finally over. Priced from around £180,000, the Z06 is being offered through a select group of dealerships, bringing its high-revving, naturally aspirated V8 power to UK shores.
The Corvette Z06: A Supercar Slayer
For those unfamiliar, the C8 Corvette Z06 is a track-focused, mid-engined powerhouse that boasts a 5.5-litre flat-plane crank V8 an engine that not only produces an astonishing 645hp (637bhp) but also revs beyond 8,000rpm. It’s the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in production today. If that’s not enough to get your pulse racing, just imagine showing up at a track day alongside Porsches, McLarens, and AMG monsters in this beast.
Where Can You Buy a UK-Spec Corvette Z06?
The Z06 is being distributed through three key dealerships: Lumen Automotive in Shrewsbury, and Arnold Clark’s branches in Glasgow and Altrincham. While it’s fantastic to see right-hand drive models officially reaching Britain, securing one might require some persistence. With just three outlets handling orders, demand is expected to be sky-high.
Lumen Automotive’s website lists the Z06 from £179,791, but details on available configurations and delivery timelines remain scarce. At this price point, the Corvette is going head-to-head with elite European sports cars like the Porsche 911 GT3 (£157,300 plus options) and the Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro (£176,605). But the Z06 offers something truly unique a raw, naturally aspirated V8 that delivers an intoxicating sound and a thrilling driving experience.
Performance Tweaks for the UK Market?
Interestingly, the UK-spec Z06 appears to have a slightly lower output than its American counterpart, which launched with 670hp. Reports suggest the British version will deliver 645hp (637bhp) likely due to emissions regulations. While this might be a slight detune, rest assured, it’s still an absolute powerhouse, packing enough punch to dominate on both road and track.
As of now, Chevrolet has yet to confirm if UK buyers will have the freedom to spec their Z06s or if they’ll come pre-configured. Additionally, there’s no official word on delivery dates, which has been a lingering issue since the launch of the mid-engined C8 Corvette. However, the fact that UK customers can finally get their hands on a factory-built right-hand drive Z06 is a game-changer for American performance cars in Britain.
The press release hints at even more exciting announcements in the near future, so stay tuned for further updates. One thing is for sure seeing (and hearing) the Z06 tearing up UK roads will be an absolute treat for petrolheads everywhere!
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