Chevrolet announces Z06 pricing

The Ferrari-beating, do-everything 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 will start at $79,990 including destination, when it goes on sale early next year. That price undercuts nearly all competitors, including the Dodge Viper at $102,485.

The convertible version will start at $84,990, also not including destination.

The track-terrorizing Z06 will arrive with 650 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque from a supercharged 6.2-liter V8.

The new LT4 engine gets direct injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve timing, which makes it “surprisingly efficient," according to Chevy.

The Z06 is offered in three main trims: 1LZ, 2LZ and 3LZ. Options include, but aren’t limited to, a leather interior, carbon fiber ground effects, Performance Data Recorder, competition sport seats in leather or suede, carbon fiber interior trim and a carbon roof panel. –

The new LT4 engine gets direct injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve timing, which makes it “surprisingly efficient," according to Chevy.

The Z06 is offered in three main trims: 1LZ, 2LZ and 3LZ. Options include, but aren’t limited to, a leather interior, carbon fiber ground effects, Performance Data Recorder, competition sport seats in leather or suede, carbon fiber interior trim and a carbon roof panel.

The Carbon Fiber package costs $2,995 and adds a carbon front splitter, carbon fiber rocker panels and a larger rear spoiler. The Z07 Performance Package ($7,995) adds Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, an adjustable front and rear aero components and Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup tires.

"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.

Standard tech features make the Z06 easier to launch, drive and shoot video with. GM’s third-generation Magnetic Selective Ride Control can be adjusted from touring to sport, the Performance Traction Management system offers five settings for slip, launch control helps you take off in Track mode and an electronic limited slip differential adjusts the rate at which the LSD engages.

The Performance Data Recorder, which we talked about last week, lets drivers record high-def video with telemetry overlays including gearing, throttle and wheel positions. A head-up display is also standard, displaying speed, rpm and g-force meter.