The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 changed the concept of an American supercar. Its closest domestic competitors, the Ford GT, Hennessey Venom F5, and Dodge Viper ACR Extreme, are all obscenely expensive, too niche for the mass market, or out-of-production. However, if it isn’t prestigious enough for your taste, you can opt for one of the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06’s pricier international alternatives, like the Porsche 911 Turbo, Ferrari 458 Italia, or the Jaguar F-TYPE R. 

What are some alternatives to the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?

The market is full of supercars and hypercars to rival the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette. However, some of the Corvette’s closest international competitors are solid, albeit pricey, alternatives to the Z06. 

• Ferrari 458 Italia
• Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
• Porsche 911 Turbo
• Jaguar F-TYPE R

Other bleeding-edge performance vehicles could occupy the same conversation as the Z06. However, only some alternatives have a badge that would steal attention from the high-revving Kentucky supercar. For instance, the Nissan GT-R is a performance unicorn, granted. But its workaday Nissan badge carries similar gravitas to the Chevrolet Bow Tie. Neither marque has the pomp and circumstance of the prancing horse.

Is the Ferrari 458 discontinued?

Although Ferrari discontinued the 458 and the subsequent 488, the former was pivotal in modernizing the marque’s supercar lineup. With a high-revving direct-injection 4.5L V8 and sculpted bodywork, the Ferrari model is as striking as it is swift. 

It’s no secret that Chevrolet studied the Ferrari 458 closely to engineer its own flat-plane V8 supercar for the C8 platform. Still, even with its age (2010-2015), an early 458 Italia has a typical listing price of $158,554, around $28,409 more than the highest-trim Z06 Convertible. Moreover, the aging Ferrari is no match for the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 on paper. The 458 will hit 60 mph in around 3.0 seconds, with a skidpad test returning lateral grip figures of 1.01 g, per Car and Driver. On the other hand, the Z06 can hit 60 mph in about 2.6 seconds and grip to the tune of 1.16 g on the same course.  

Is the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS a solid alternative to the Chevrolet Corvette Z06?

Although some Porsche purists dismiss the 718 Cayman as a “baby 911,” the model’s latest performance variants are anything but living in the 911’s shadow. Enter the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, a lean, grippy performance car alternative to the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and even the previous 911 GT3 RS. 

However, like the Ferrari 458, the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS demands a much higher starting point than the Z06. Specifically, the Cayman GT4 RS starts at around $150,550. 

How fast is the new Porsche 911 Turbo?

The Porsche 911 vs. Chevrolet Corvette conversation is a perennial one. However, the latest Porsche 911 Turbo (from the 992 generation) takes the 911 nameplate to new heights. The Turbo packs a 573-horsepower 3.7L flat six-cylinder mill that sends power to all four tires for neck-snapping launches and sensation lateral grip. 

Moreover, as the tenured rival of the “Plastic Fantastic,” the 911 is an understandable alternative for the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. However, the gulf in price between the two performance car contenders is staggering; a 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo starts at $184,350, around $75,055 more than the entry-level Z06 1LZ.   

How much is Jaguar F-TYPE R in the U.S.?

The Jaguar F-TYPE R starts at $79,175 for the 444-horsepower P450 Coupe and $114,275 for the 575-horsepower P575 Coupe. Adding a convertible top to either application tacks on another $2,000. 

However, fans of the big cat from Coventry must opt for the supercharged 5.0L P575 variant to have a performance car remotely comparable to the Z06. The tire-roasting F-TYPE R P575 will sprint to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds on its way to an 11.7-second quarter mile. While that’s not up to ‘Vette’s standards, the sleek styling, V8 soundtrack, and prestigious badge make it a solid alternative to the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06.