The 2027 Chevy Corvette Z06 is shaping up to be one of the most customizable performance cars on the market, and GM just gave us the full breakdown of everything buyers can add to their build. From carbon fiber wheels that cost as much as a decent used car to seat belt colors that run nearly $600, the options list for this thing reads like a luxury boutique menu that happens to go 0 to 60 in the time it takes to blink. If you thought buying the base Z06 was the expensive part, buckle up.
Chevy announced the 2027 Z06 alongside the new Grand Sport, but while the Grand Sport is grabbing headlines with its new 6.7L V8 LS6 engine, the Z06 is sticking with what it does best. It carries the same 5.5L naturally aspirated LT6 V8 that has made the C8 Z06 one of the most exciting American sports cars in recent memory, and it rides on the familiar GM Y2 platform. Production continues at the Bowling Green plant in Kentucky, which is basically hallowed ground for Corvette faithful at this point.
What is new, however, is the comprehensive picture we now have of just how much a buyer can spend personalizing their Z06. The base prices start at $121,395 for a 1LZ coupe, climbing to $134,945 for a 3LZ coupe and even higher for convertible variants. Those numbers sound significant until you start clicking through the options sheet, at which point the final sticker can scale dramatically upward depending on how deep a buyer wants to go into carbon fiber territory.
Whether you are a track-day devotee looking for every performance advantage or just someone who wants a very fast, very pretty grand tourer with exactly the right shade of seat belt, the 2027 Z06 has a configuration for you. Here is a closer look at what is on the menu.
The Z07 Package Is the Crown Jewel, and the Price Reflects That
The Z07 Performance Package at $9,500 has long been the go-to upgrade for drivers who want the Z06 to fully live up to its track-focused potential. It sharpens the handling, upgrades the aerodynamics, and transforms the car into something genuinely intimidating on a circuit. But Chevy goes even further with the Z07 Visible Carbon Aero and Wheel Package, which bundles in stunning carbon fiber aero elements and wheels into one eye-catching option. Depending on which wheel configuration a buyer selects, that package tops out at $27,995, which is, to put it plainly, more than the cost of a brand new Toyota Camry.
For those who want the aero look without quite that level of commitment, the Visible Carbon Fiber Aero Package comes in at $10,995, and a Carbon Flash version of the aero package runs $8,995. There is clearly a carbon fiber solution for just about every budget tier above a certain threshold, and GM has been thoughtful about giving buyers multiple entry points into the premium aero world.
Carbon Fiber Wheels Are a Major Talking Point
Speaking of carbon fiber, the 2027 Z06 offers no fewer than three standalone carbon fiber wheel options before you even get to the bundled packages. The Visible Carbon Fiber Wheels with a Red stripe command $15,500, the standard Visible Carbon Fiber Wheels sit at $13,995, and the Carbon Flash-painted Carbon Fiber Wheels come in at $11,995. These are not just cosmetic choices either. Carbon fiber wheels meaningfully reduce unsprung weight, which translates to sharper steering response and better ride quality over bumps, so there is genuine performance reasoning behind the price.
Pair those wheels with the Carbon Fiber Wheel and Brake Package and buyers are looking at anywhere from $16,000 to $17,500 depending on configuration. Add carbon ceramic brakes on top of that at $9,000 and you have effectively spent the equivalent of a compact car just on stopping and rolling hardware. Nobody said being a Z06 buyer was a budget-friendly pursuit.
Interior Options Range From Subtle to Spectacular
Inside the cabin, the 2027 Z06 gives buyers a wide range of ways to make the space feel uniquely theirs. The Competition Sport bucket seats, which offer enhanced lateral support for spirited driving, are available across all trims for between $595 and $2,095, depending on the trim level chosen. The GT2 buckets come standard on the top-tier 3LZ trim or can be added to the 2LZ for $1,695.
For the truly obsessive personalizer, there are custom leather stitching options in Santorini Blue, Adrenaline Red, and Competition Yellow, each priced at $495 and available on the 3LZ. Seat belt color choices add another layer of personality, with options including Orange, Torch Red, Yellow, Santorini Blue, and Natural, all priced at $595. The Carbon Fiber level 2 instrument panel trim, available exclusively on the 3LZ, commands $5,295 and takes the interior drama to a completely different level for buyers who want the cockpit to feel as special as what is under the hood.
What This Options List Tells Us About the Modern Performance Car Buyer
The sheer breadth and depth of the 2027 Z06 options list is not accidental. It reflects something important about how automakers like GM now approach the performance car segment. Buyers at this price point increasingly expect personalization to be a core part of the ownership experience, not an afterthought. The ability to spec your Z06 with a Customer Engine Build Program for $9,995, meaning you actually get to be present when your engine is assembled at the factory, speaks to a buyer who wants a connection to their car that goes beyond simply taking delivery.
Similarly, the inclusion of a Performance Data and Video Recorder for $1,495 on the 1LZ (standard on higher trims) shows that GM understands its Z06 customer is likely to use the car on track and wants tools to analyze that experience. Even the more indulgent options, like the $1,695 Corvette Museum Delivery or the personalized plaque with a custom 24-character name and VIN for $395, point to a buyer who sees their Corvette as something deeply personal rather than just transportation. In a world where many performance cars have become increasingly digital and detached, the Z06 options sheet reads like a love letter to enthusiasts who still believe in the emotional side of driving.