Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 C7.R Edition(1:18, AUTOart)
- Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 C7.R Edition (from 2015)
- AUTOart
- 1:18
- Showcase model / No engine
- mixed
- Corvette Racing Yellow / Black
- 71260
- Not specified
- Not specified
- Not for sale
Prototype from the seventh generation and technical classification
This collector’s piece is based on the Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 C7.R Edition, a special version of the seventh Corvette generation C7, built from 2014–2019. The Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 C7.R Edition sits above the regular Stingray in the lineup and follows the high‑performance Z06 tradition from the C6. The chief engineer was Tadge Juechter, and exterior design was led by Tom Peters. The aluminum spaceframe chassis with composite body panels, a dry‑sump lubrication system and adaptive dampers (Magnetic Ride Control) are core elements. At the heart sits the supercharged 6.2‑liter V8 LT4 (378.3 cubic inches). In the Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 C7.R Edition it produces about 485 kW (650 SAE‑hp) and 881 Nm (650 lb‑ft). Transmission choices were a 7‑speed manual with active rev‑match or an 8‑speed automatic. Traction is helped by an electronically controlled limited‑slip differential, and stopping power comes from large Brembo brakes; carbon‑ceramic discs are part of the Z07 package and were optional — and on the Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 C7.R Edition often standard. Real‑world performance for the road car is roughly 0–60 mph in about 3 seconds and a top speed around 315 km/h (196 mph), depending on aero and gearing.
“C7.R Edition” special model and standout features
The Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 C7.R Edition was released for the 2016 model year as a limited run of 500 units. It’s inspired by the C7.R GT race car from Corvette Racing. Signature features include the Z07 performance package with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, an aero kit with front splitter, side fins and an adjustable rear wing, plus lots of visible carbon fiber. Typical options are the Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat or black paint, accent stripes, yellow brake calipers and special badging. Inside you’ll find race‑style surfaces, yellow stitching, contrasting seat belts and a numbered plaque. Other tech highlights are the Performance Data Recorder with a front camera, a variable exhaust and enlarged coolers and vents for better aero/thermal management — the big hood vent is especially noticeable on the Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 C7.R Edition. Compared to the C6 predecessor, the Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 C7.R Edition leaned harder on electronic controls, adjustable aero, and a stiffer structure, bringing cornering performance closer to track levels.
The AUTOart 1/18 scale model in Phat‑T’s collection
The photos show a 1/18 scale model by AUTOart from the collection of member “Phat‑T.” The model clearly copies many of the Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 C7.R Edition details: a bright yellow body with a black roof panel and subtle stripes. The hood vent with a carbon look is recreated; the side Z06 vents with “Supercharged” badges are present. The black multi‑spoke wheels have a yellow rim stripe, with drilled brake discs and yellow calipers visible behind them. At the rear there’s the big wing with endplates, the deep side skirts and the aerodynamic fins ahead of the rear wheels. Inside you can spot sport seats, contrasting harnesses and the Corvette‑style center console typical of the Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 C7.R Edition. This 1/18 scale AUTOart is made using a composite method — a diecast metal chassis combined with precisely molded plastic body parts. That mix lets them make thin features like splitters, side skirts and the rear wing with good detail. Overall the feel is faithful to the Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 C7.R Edition lines, with tidy gaps and no glaring fit issues. The dark tinted lamp inserts up front and back and the low front lip are well captured, giving the model a purposeful look.
Coloring, markings and tips for collectors
The model’s paint is based on the “Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat” of the real Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 C7.R Edition. Black contrast areas — roof, mirrors, hood panel and rear wing — help break up the silhouette. There’s a “C7.R Edition” decal on the roof; the side Z06 badges and fine air inlets are cleanly applied. The proportions — long hood and short rear — are preserved through the correct window line and the wide wheel arches. For display owners, the yellow/black combo pairs nicely with other US sports cars from 2014–2019. Thanks to the composite construction the front splitter looks thin and the hood vent shows visible texture. The interior photos show dark surfaces with colored belts that echo the real car’s spec without going overboard. Size note: at 1/18 scale the model measures roughly 25–27 centimeters (9.8–10.6 inches) in length and looks balanced in a 30‑centimeter (11.8‑inch) display case. For searchers and collectors: it’s a 1/18 model by AUTOart of the Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 C7.R Edition, part of “Phat‑T”’s collection, in yellow with black accents, yellow‑trimmed wheels and neatly reproduced aero bits. There’s no known movie tie‑in for this specific car — it’s the street‑legal take on the factory C7.R racer in a limited‑run package.
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