The auction winner can have their C8 Corvette Z06 convertible customized to meet their specifications.
The first production C8 Corvette Z06 was sold at a Barrett-Jackson auction held in Palm Beach, Florida. This money was donated to the Thurgood Marsh College Fund. This Corvette, which is a very special one, will be sold with proceeds from an earlier charity auction of a C8 Z06 70th anniversary coupe. The total donation amount will be $4.6 million.
The C8 Corvette Z06, a revolutionary vehicle for Chevy and naturally-aspirated vehicles, is the new C8 Corvette Z06. The C8 Corvette Z06’s 5.5-liter V8 engine is the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 ever built. The LT6 V8 engine in the C8 Corvette Z06 produces 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft torque. It revs to 8,600 rpm. The LT6V8 in the C8 Corvette Z06 is a completely new design. It produces 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. His powerful V8 is mated with a Tremec 8 speed dual-clutch automated transmission that only sends power to the rear wheels.
Rick Hendrick (chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group) won the auction for this rare car. Henrick, the owner of Hendrick Motorsports, is a 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund will benefit from Henrick’s winning bid of $ 1. million. This donation will go to TMCF’s TQRP training initiative, which helps aspiring K-12 educators improve their abilities for challenging teaching environments.
Rick Hendrick was able to customize his car by bidding on the auction, even though it wasn’t for a specific spec of C8 Corvette Z06 convertible. This auction was not for the chance to purchase the first production C8 Corvette Z06 convertible build slot. It will be a collector’s dream car.
Chevy stopped production of the C8 Corvette in March due to parts shortages. However, Chevy didn’t specify what part was in short supply. Getting a slot for the C8 Z06 Convertible build slot is a huge win in a difficult market.