Description
This car is Lot 160 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at The Quail Auction on Friday August 15, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Wednesday August 13 from 09:00 until 18:00, Thursday 14 August from 09:00 until 18:00, and Friday 15 August from 08:30 onwards, at The Quail Lodge.
Lot 160
Just 8 miles from new
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C7. R Edition Convertible
Registration no.
Chassis no. 1G1YU3D61G5700106
373ci Pushrod Supercharged LT4 V8 Engine
Electronic Direct Fuel Injection
650bhp at 6, 400rpm
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent SLA Double Wishbone Suspension
4-Wheel Carbon Ceramic Ventilated Disc Brakes
* One of just 80 C7. R Edition Convertibles produced
* Only 8 miles on the odometer
* Nearly a brand new car, collector grade
* 0-60mph in less time than it takes you to read this sentence
* Finished in Corvette Racing Yellow over Jet Black interior
* One of the most exclusive special edition modern Corvette's made
THE CAR OFFERED
Moore's Lawthe famous prediction by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore that number of transistors on an integrated circuit would double every two yearscould just as easily apply to Corvettes as to semiconductors, at least when applied to raw power. When the C4 came out in 1984, it had 250bhp. The C5 in 1997 had 345bhp. The C6 in 2004 had 400bhp. By the time the C7 came out in 2013 it had 455bhp. But those of course were the base motors, things only got wilder from there.
The 'Vette here is a C7 Z06 that is, for all intents and purposes, the prior iteration of the ZR1. It produces 650bhp, enough to move the coupe from 0-60mph in only 3. 3 seconds. If you happen to find yourself merging onto the tollway between Austin and San Antonio, it'll take you about six seconds to get from a standstill past the 85mph speed limit. Keep the foot planted and you'll be looking forward to getting a ticket for doing 100mph over that.
You might notice that this specific Corvette isn't a standard example. This extremely limited example is known as the Z06 C7. R Edition that features Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat paint (a new color for 2016 and one of two colors offered in the packagethe other being Black), C7. R Edition graphics, black rims with yellow accent stripes, Competition Sport Seats with carbon accents, steering wheel, and shifter all finished in Jet Black leather with sueded microfiber accents, special edition kickplates, and of course the Z06 performance package.
The window sticker on the car comes out to north of $120, 000 due to the amount of added features this model carries. As a homage to the successful C7. R racecar, Chevrolet decided to build this special edition and load it up with many more features than the standard model, while giving it exclusive extras only to be found on the C7. R. This particular car comes equipped with the flagship 3LZ premium package, along with the C7. R package (nearly $25, 000 alone) which includes the Z07 performance package, carbon ceramic Brembo brakes and finally the 8-Speed Automatic with paddle shifters.
With only 8 miles recorded on this convertible, this may be one of the lowest mileage examples available. This collector grade example will be accompanied by its full set of books as well as the original window sticker. Being a nearly brand-new vehicle, here lies a wonderful opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic models of modern, front engine Corvette's.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
