Limited Edition Chevrolet Corvette Z06 for Australia and New Zealand
Ahead of the upcoming Bathurst 12-Hour endurance race, GM Specialty Vehicles has unveiled an exclusive limited edition of the 2026 model year Chevrolet Corvette Z06. This model will be available exclusively for the markets of Australia and New Zealand.
The car is created to celebrate the debut of the Corvette Z06 GT3.R race car at the Bathurst circuit. The road version, named the Z06 Bathurst 12 Hour Specialty Edition, is limited to just 12 numbered examples. It is based on the 3LZ coupe and is equipped with the high-performance Z07 package.
Exterior Appearance and Features
Each example will be painted in Switchblade Silver and will receive a front splitter, canards, and a rear wing in Carbon Flash color. Other features include a carbon fiber roof, black forged aluminum wheels sized 20 and 21 inches, and blue brake calipers. The GMSV team has also installed a Jake C8.R graphics package, which includes a hood stripe and graphics on the rear fenders.
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The special edition’s equipment also includes Corvette Racing wheel center caps, an engine and exterior appearance lighting package, and a special Bathurst 12 Hour decal.
Interior Trim and Exclusive Accessories
The car’s interior is executed in a combination of Jet Black and Santorini Blue Nappa leather. It features Competition Sport seats with blue seatbelts. New sill plates and numerous carbon fiber inserts are also present.
In addition to the car itself, buyers of one of the 12 examples will receive a special artwork dedicated to the Bathurst 12 Hour race, an indoor car storage cover with C8.R graphics, and a set of merchandise including a cap, polo shirt, and jacket.
Price and Availability
Price details have not been announced yet, but it will undoubtedly be higher than the cost of the standard model, which starts from 336,000 Australian dollars. The exact start date for customer deliveries also remains unclear.
The appearance of such a limited series underscores manufacturers’ strategy of creating unique models for specific markets or events, which increases their collectible value. Such cars often become of interest not only to car enthusiasts but also to investors, as their rarity can contribute to an increase in value over time. The emphasis on the connection with motorsport through graphics and attributes is also an effective marketing move that strengthens the emotional connection with the product.