In late 2015, a customer contacted us about converting a Corvette Z06 C7.R edition into a true C7.R race car — but with the provision that it had to run on regular 91-octane street gasoline. Of course, we were excited to tackle the challenge. The conversion required the following:
Drive train modificationsOptions and Standard Features
Options
Head-Up Display
2-Stage Unlocking Doors
Abs: 4-Wheel
Active Suspension
Air Filtration
Airbag Deactivation: Occupant Sensing Passenger
Antenna Type: Diversity
Anti-Theft System: Alarm With Remote
Auxiliary Audio Input: Bluetooth
Axle Ratio: 3.42
Body Side Reinforcements: Side Impact Door Beams
Camera System: Front
Cargo Area Light
Center Console Trim: Leather
Center Console: Front Console With Armrest And Storage
Clock
Courtesy Lights: Door
Cruise Control
Crumple Zones: Front
Cupholders: Covered
Dash Trim: Leather
Daytime Running Lights
Digital Odometer
Dimming Rearview Mirror: Auto
Door Handle Color: Body-Color
Door Trim: Leather
Drive Mode Selector
Driver Adjustable Suspension: Ride Control
Driver Assistance App: Roadside Assistance
Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 8
Driver Seat: Heated
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Electronic Messaging Assistance: Voice Operated
Exhaust Tip Color: Stainless-Steel
Exhaust: Quad Tip
External Temperature Display
Floor Mat Material: Carpet
Floor Material: Carpet
Floor Mats: Front
Front Air Conditioning Zones: Dual
Front Air Conditioning: Automatic Climate Control
Front Airbags: Dual
Front Brake Diameter: 14.6
Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
Front Brake Width: 1.3
Front Bumper Color: Body-Color
Front Headrests: 2
Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seatbelts: 3-Point
Front Shock Type: Monotube
Front Spring Type: Transverse Leaf
Front Stabilizer Bar
Front Suspension Classification: Independent
Front Suspension Type: Short And Long Arm
Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent
Fuel Economy Display: Mpg
Gauge: Oil Pressure
Grille Color: Black
Headlights: Auto Delay Off
Infotainment: Android Auto Ready
Internet Radio App: Pandora
Limited Slip Differential: Rear
Memorized Settings: 2 Driver
Mirror Color: Body-Color
Multi-Function Display
Multi-Function Remote: Keyless Entry
Navigation System: Touch Screen Display
Oil Monitor
One-Touch Windows: 2
Painted Brake Calipers
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments: 8
Passenger Seat: Heated
Power Brakes
Power Door Locks: Anti-Lockout
Power Outlet(s): 12V Front
Power Steering: Variable/Speed-Proportional
Power Windows: Safety Reverse
Premium Brakes: Brembo
Premium Brand Speakers: Bose
Premium Brand: Bose
Push-Button Start
Radio Data System
Radio: Am/Fm
Reading Lights: Front
Rear Brake Diameter: 14.4
Rear Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Width: 1.0
Rear Bumper Color: Body-Color
Rear Shock Type: Monotube
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension Classification: Independent
Rear Suspension Type: Short And Long Arm
Rearview Monitor: In Dash
Removable Roof: Targa Top
Retained Accessory Power
Run Flat Tires
Satellite Communications: Onstar
Satellite Radio: Siriusxm
Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front
Seatbelt Warning Sensor: Front
Shift Knob Trim: Leather
Side Airbags: Front
Side Mirror Adjustments: Manual Folding
Side Mirrors: Driver Side Auto-Dimming
Solar-Tinted Glass
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Stability Control: Electronic
Steering Ratio: 12.0
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Audio
Steering Wheel Trim: Leather
Steering Wheel: Power Tilt And Telescopic
Storage: Cargo Net
Subwoofer: 2
Surround Sound
Suspension Control: Magnetic
Taillights: Led
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire Type: Summer Performance
Total Speakers: 8
Traction Control
Trip Computer
Trip Odometer
Tuned Suspension: Sport
Turns Lock-To-Lock: 2.27
Universal Remote Transmitter: Garage Door Opener
Upholstery: Leather
Vanity Mirrors: Dual Illuminating
Voice Recognition
Warnings And Reminders: Low Fuel Level
Wheels: Painted Aluminum
Wifi: Hotspot
Window Defogger: Rear
Window Trim: Black
Wireless Data Link: Bluetooth
Basic Information
Stock Number: 000068
VIN Number: 1G1YU2D65G5700068
Style Name: Coupe Z06
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Model Year: 2016
Vehicle Type: Coupe
Vehicle Trim: Z06
Interior Color: Jet Black
Exterior Color: Black
Body Type: Coupe
Engine
Compressor: Intercooled Supercharger
MPG Automatic City: 15
MPG Automatic Highway: 22
Engine Description: V8 6.2L
Fuel Type: Gas
Fuel Induction: Gasoline Direct Injection
Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Aspiration: Supercharged
DriveTrain
Differential Limited Slip: Electro-Mechanical
Driven Wheels: Rear-Wheel
Transmission: A
Wheels Rims: Painted Aluminum
Drive Train Type: RWD
Suspension
Independent Suspension: Four-Wheel
Stabilizer Bar: Front And Rear
Instrumentation
Clock
Compass
External Temp
Heads Up Display
Low Fuel Level
Tachometer
Trip Computer
Roof and Glass
Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent
Privacy Glass: Light
Rear Defogger
Sunroof: Manual Composite
In Car Entertainment
Antenna Type: Window Grid
Audio System: Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
Premium Brand: Chevrolet Mylink
Premium Speakers: Bose
Speakers: 9
Seats
Drivers Height: Power
Drivers Power: 6
Passenger Height: Power
Passenger Power: 6
Seating Capacity: 2
Front Seat Type: Bucket
Upholstery: Leather
Convenience
Center Console: Full With Covered Storage
Cruise Control
Cupholders: Front
Door Pockets: Driver And Passenger
Power Outlets: 2
Remote Trunk Release: Power
Steering Adjustment: Tilt And Telescopic
Steering Power: Speed-Proportional Electric Power Steering
Power Mirrors: Power Remote
Power Door Locks
Windows: Power Windows
Satellite Communication: Integrated
Comfort
Air Conditioning: Automatic
Air Filtration: Interior Air Filtration
Trunk Lights: Cargo Area Light
Center Console Trim: Metal-Look
Dash Trim: Metal-Look
Mats: Carpet Front
Reading Lights: Front
Shift Knob: Leather/Metal-Look
Steering Wheel Trim: Leather
Vanity Mirrors: Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Features
Aux Transmission Cooler: Regular Duty
Bumpers: Body-Colored
Door Reinforcement: Side-Impact Door Beam
Safety
ABS: 4-Wheel
Daytime Running Light
Engine Immobilizer
Headlights Auto Delay: Auto Delay Off
Headlights Dusksensor: Dusk Sensing
Front Headrests: Fixed
Safety Stability Control
Driver And Passenger Airbag
Side Airbag
Stability Control
Door Reinforcement: Side-Impact Door Beam
Doors
Rear Door Type: Liftgate
Dimensions
Front Head Room: 37.9 Inches
Front Hip Room: 53.7 Inches
Front Shoulder Room: 55.2 Inches
Front Leg Room: 43.0 Inches
Luggage Capacity: 15 Cu.Ft.
Length: 177.9 Inches
Width: 77.4 Inches
Height: 48.6 Inches
Wheelbase: 106.7 Inches
Curb Weight: 3,524 Lbs.