Before we begin, a quick note on pronunciation when talking about the Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Make sure you ignore any British English instincts, and instead refer to this model as a ‘Zee-Oh-Six’.

Track showdown result: At Calder Park, the Porsche 911 GT3 clocked a 1:03.69 lap, beating the Corvette Z06’s 1:05.02 despite the Z06’s power advantage. Road manners tested: On winding Yarra Valley ...