Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 (Z07 Package)

America’s mid-engine exotic fighter. The LT6 revs to 8,600 RPM with blistering top-end speed on long straights (160+ MPH at Sebring Ulmann Straight) and remarkable mid-corner traction.

Demonstration Lap · Multi-Camera Telemetry

Attribution:Corvette Track Syndicate

Track Day Survival & Technical Advisory Notes

Brake cooling ducts: Ensure full track ducting is installed prior to morning tech inspection.

PTM Mode: Run Performance Traction Management in Sport 1 for warmups, transitioning to Race 1 once tires reach 33 PSI hot.

Transmission fluid: Verify track-fill (+2 liters DCT fluid) is verified for high lateral-G oil starvation prevention.

Baseline Track Alignment & Setup

OEM Powertrain670 HP · 5.5L LT6 Flat-Plane Crank V8 · 8,600 RPM

Drivetrain & WeightMid-Engine, RWD · 8-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT) · 3,434 lbs

Target Camber-3.0° Front, -2.5° Rear (Track Alignment Washers removed)

Typical R-Compound TiresMichelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ZP (275/30ZR20 F, 345/25ZR21 R)

Recommended BrakesBrembo Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) 398mm F / 391mm R

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Realistic Circuit Lap Benchmarks

Measured amateur lap time windows in HPDE Solo & Time Trial run groups on 200TW or R-compound street tires.

Amateur Dry Conditions

Advanced Solo / Time Trial

Sebring International Raceway

Target Pace2:15.50 - 2:17.80

Advanced Solo

Watkins Glen (Long Course)

Target Pace1:57.90 - 2:00.20

Advanced Solo

Road Atlanta

Target Pace1:30.80 - 1:32.40

Time Trial / Instructor

Virginia International Raceway (VIR Full)

Target Pace1:55.20 - 1:57.40