It is not surprising that the Corvette Z06 is heavier than the base C7 Stingray. With the wider bodywork, wider wheels, bigger brakes, supercharged engine, and associated cooling a weight gain was expected. 226 pounds is quite a bit of weight to gain though.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has been independently weighed at 3444 pounds. Add 226 pounds to that and you get 3670 pounds. Now factor in the added weight from the new GM 8L90 8-speed automatic transmission and you get a C7 Z06 over 3700 pounds with fluids and options.

GM claims the weight is 3524 pounds although they also claim 3298 for the Stingray meaning their figures are likely dry and with a manual transmission.

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