Unveiling the 2024 Corvette Z06: Exclusive Options, Colors, and Trim Packages Described
During the recent Michelin NCM Bash at the Corvette Museum, the Corvette Team disclosed the latest production statistics for the 2024 Corvettes. As discussed earlier this week, the focus was initially on the 2024 Stingray. Now, let's shine the spotlight on the 2024 Corvette Z06—America's true supercar—which has managed to evolve from its earlier teething troubles into an almost flawless marvel in its second production year.
The journey of the C8 Corvette Z06, since its launch in the fall of 2022, has been a rollercoaster. From supply chain troubles to dealer markups, early adopters faced numerous challenges. However, with 30,196 Corvettes slated or already produced for the 2024 model year as of April 1st, approximately 6,644 of these are Z06 models, surpassing the 6,413 units produced in its first year.
Coupe or Convertible?
Buyers in 2024 are pretty evenly split between the Coupe and Convertible versions of the Z06. This is a stark shift from 2023 when convertibles edged out coupes, partly due to the 70th Anniversary Special Editions. Among these buyers, the choice of trim packages leans heavily toward the high-end 3LZ option.
Z06 Coupe (50% split)
1LT – 10% (332 units)
2LT – 22% (731 units)
3LT – 68% (2,259 units)
Z06 Convertible (50% split)
1LT – 2% (66 units)
2LT – 16% (531 units)
3LT – 82% (2,724 units)
The Palette: Popular Colors
When it comes to exterior colors, the Z06 buyers exhibit preferences that largely reflect those of Stingray buyers, albeit in a slightly different order. The most favored hues are Black, Torch Red, and Arctic White, each captivating about 13% of Z06 customers, or around 864 cars per color.
Top Exterior Colors:
Black – 13%
Torch Red – 13%
Arctic White – 13%
Red Mist – 10% (664 units)
Hypersonic Gray – 8% (531 units)
Amplify Orange – 7%
Sea Wolf Gray – 6%
Carbon Flash – 6%
Riptide Blue – 5%
Rapid Blue – 5%
Accelerate Yellow – 4%
Ceramic Matrix – 4%
Silver Flare – 3%
Cacti Green – 2% (133 units)
High Performance Packages: Z07 and More
The inclusion of the Z07 Performance Package enhances the Z06’s capabilities even further, and about 23% of buyers—1,528 units—couldn't resist the upgrade. For those who opted to stay with the regular Z06 setup, 19% still splurged on the all-important carbon ceramic brakes.
Ground effects and aerodynamic choices also reveal some fascinating trends. Carbon Flash Metallic Aero features in 19% of the Z06s, while 24% of buyers opted for visible carbon fiber, revealing a slight preference for the raw aesthetic.
Performance Chassis Setup:
Regular Z06 – 58% (3,853 units)
Z07 Performance Package – 23% (1,528 units)
The Front Lift system, an often essential feature for navigating urban environments, is immensely popular with a whopping 73%—or 4,849 units—opting for this feature, which compares significantly against the 45% seen among Stingray buyers.
Wheel Choices
When it comes to wheels, Corvette offers a dazzling array of options. Although only 13% of buyers chose carbon fiber wheels, the majority decided to stick with aluminum “Spider” designs.
Wheel Designs:
Satin SOE – 17%
Black SOA – 47%
Machined SOD – 7%
Satin Graphite SOC – 14%
Painted Carbon ROY – 3%
Visible Carbon ROZ – 7%
Carbon Red Stripe STZ – 3%
These stats allow us to understand what Z06 enthusiasts are looking for in this remarkable vehicle, as we continue to track the trends and preferences driving the hypercar’s production. Exciting additions and optimizations are sure to come as we await the final 2024 figures and previews of the upcoming Corvette E-Ray.