2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible is Chevy's Surprise for New York Show

Chevrolet has unwrapped one of the three world premieres it has in store for us at the New York Auto Show next week, the all-new 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible, complete with a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 pushing out at least 625 ponies and 635 lb-ft (861Nm) of torque – the other two cars are the refreshed Cruze and a new small car, if you're wondering.

Like the fixed-roof Z06 Coupe, the ragtop model will also be available with three different aero packages, which GM describes thusly:

• The standard Z06 features a front splitter, spats around the front wheel openings, a unique carbon-fiber hood with a larger vent, and rear spoiler
• An available carbon-fiber aero package delivers aerodynamic downforce four times greater than the standard Z06. It adds a carbon fiber front splitter with aviation-style winglets, carbon fiber rocker panels, and a larger rear spoiler with a fixed wickerbill – a small, vertical tab at the edge of the spoiler that significantly increases downforce. The package is available in black or a visible carbon-fiber finish
• The available Z07 package adds larger winglets to the front splitter, along with an adjustable, see-through center section on the rear spoiler enabling customers to tailor the aerodynamics to their preference.