We regularly hear about new track records being set at the legendary Nürburgring in Germany, but what about the circuits closer to home?
A word about Chevrolet definitely needs to be slipped in, because its 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recently completed the fastest lap for a production vehicle at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, better known as Mosport, in Bowmanville, Ontario.
In the hands of renowned driver Ron Fellows, a Corvette Z06 equipped with the Z07 performance package covered the 3.957 km of the circuit in just 1:22.12. Chevrolet shared a video of this record lap, captured on the Corvette’s optional performance data recorder:
“Setting a new lap record at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in the new Corvette Z06 is a monumental achievement for me,” said Fellows. This track holds a special place in my heart and I feel incredibly privileged to have done this in conjunction with Chevrolet and the Corvette team. »
“We heartily congratulate Ron Fellows on his incredible achievement,” said Chevrolet Brand Manager in Canada, James Hodge. Together, we’ve cemented Corvette’s position at the forefront of high-performance sports cars, and we’re very proud of this remarkable achievement. »
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With 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, the 2023 Z06 was the fastest Corvette ever made before Chevrolet fought back with the hybrid-powered 2024 Corvette E-Ray. Its hand-assembled 5.5-liter engine is also the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 ever offered on the market in a production car.
The Z07 performance package in question includes a set of carbon fiber aerodynamic elements, an exclusive suspension, Michelin Sport Cup 2 R ZP tires designed specifically for the Z06 and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes with larger discs (398 mm at the front and 391 mm at the rear).