2015 Corvette Z06 rated at 650 horsepower

It's official: when the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 arrives at Everett dealerships later this year, it'll deliver a staggering 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful production car in Chevy history.

The 2015 Corvette Z06's supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 small-block V-8 is officially SAE certified at 650 horsepower at 6,400 rpm, and 650 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm. With its impressive numbers, the 2015 Z06 outguns many exotic sports cars from around the world, including the Porsche 911 Turbo S and the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta.

Another first for the Z06 is that customers will able able to pair the LT4 with either a standard 7-speed manual transmission or an all-new, paddle-shift 8-speed automatic.

The 2015 Corvette Z06 goes on sale at Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac in Hickory and Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC of Morganton in the fourth quarter of 2014. Stay tuned for more info!