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KKreme15 · 01-15-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

After looking at and reading the lengthy information released, what are they going to do to this Corvette to make it into a Z06 or ZR1? Brakes, wheels, tires, engine?
The C6 Z06 and ZR1 have the aluminum structure which adds many $$$$$ to the base Corvette, but the C7 base now has the aluminum structure. So again what will the changes be? Anything significant?

The zr1 frame also has magnesium

2cnd chance · 01-15-2013, 03:12 PM

Gotcha!

I don't see where they'll enhance the body like the GS - ZR1 of the C6 as the base body is quite aggressive.

Good2go · 01-15-2013, 03:17 PM

I'm lovin it! As a current C6Z owner, I am lusting after this C7, can't wait to see the Z06/ZR1 versions. Makes me proud to be a Chevy owner!

Christiancoach · 01-15-2013, 03:35 PM

I am pleasantly surprised by the Vette. Has me pondering if waiting for the ZR1 version would be a better idea than heavily modifying a 2014 Chevy SS. Totally different class of car, but I sure like the way the C7 looks.

IBM · 01-15-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

What's cutting edge about making your sports car look like every other supercar out there ,and in the mean time loosing the identity of what the car always was.

You're right the different generations don't like alike ,but they all share key points that scream Corvette. There is no mistaking any generation of Corvette with any other vehicle on the road with the exception of the C7.

Myself and my father-in-law are huge Vette fans ,and this is a major fail for both of us. But, then again we were never into the transformer movies.

If I didn't know about all the generations of corvettes, I would not even consider the c1 to be a Corvette so that logic is wrong.. But if I saw a c6 and a c7 on the road next to each other with no badging whatsoever and didn't even know what a Corvette was, I would think the c7 was an updated version of the c6. They share enough elements to not be mistaken for something else.

tramtwo · 01-15-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

After looking at and reading the lengthy information released, what are they going to do to this Corvette to make it into a Z06 or ZR1? Brakes, wheels, tires, engine?
The C6 Z06 and ZR1 have the aluminum structure which adds many $$$$$ to the base Corvette, but the C7 base now has the aluminum structure. So again what will the changes be? Anything significant?

Upgraded suspension options for the z51 is the only thing that I have seen.... can't find the link to the video, sorry.

It is in here somewhere....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=FrwBHi_bW2M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=5TpOehEGz2s

EDIT: Start at the second video....

Stingray · 01-15-2013, 03:52 PM

For the ZO6, huge gains over a ~450hp/tq LT1 to start.
And then for the ZR1, likely boosted through the roof... GM did hint easily over 600hp.

2cnd chance · 01-15-2013, 03:55 PM

What about visible changes? Any ideas?

stratosphere · 01-15-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

What about visible changes? Any ideas?

No idea, im sure there will be something. I remember watching the test mules roaming around out west somewhere there seemed to be different wheels on one and also one of them might have had a more raised hood. I say "might" because, afterall, maybe the camo was just tighter on that car. We'll see

Stingray · 01-15-2013, 04:07 PM

Power and suspension improvements definitely. And then some subtle (or not so subtle) styling/design cues to set it apart from the base Stingray. Come to think of it... imagine when a convertible version is introduced. That'll raise the excitement level even more.

Wolverine · 01-15-2013, 04:24 PM

Downloaded it on Gran Turismo 5. Shoot, I gotta go to work....:(

camaro-dreamer · 01-15-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Inferno2SS

I thought they said that it lost 92 pounds on the intro video.

The frame lost weight. According to chief corvette engineer, Juechter, the car overall gained weight over the base c6. Source: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/...racle/1823951/

motorhead · 01-15-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Forty5th

I don't see a problem with that... just like, say for example, certain folks or groups go googoogaga on John Deeres, Remingtons, etc...

The point is maybe the new Vettes breaks out of the mold on stereotyping the typical owner. Time will tell...

I think you took what I was saying wrong. There is no problem with rap stars and basketball players buying them. What I meant was, if this happens it will prove your point about it finding that new crowd of buyers.

Maybe we're saying the same thing but in a different way.

Stingray · 01-15-2013, 05:14 PM

Same difference.

Anyone have seen a closeup pic of where the capless fuel cover is located?

01-15-2013, 03:17 PM	#423
Good2go Team Chevrolet Drives: 2007 Z06 and 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio Posts: 441 View My Garage	I'm lovin it! As a current C6Z owner, I am lusting after this C7, can't wait to see the Z06/ZR1 versions. Makes me proud to be a Chevy owner! __________________ Forgeline GA3's 9.5/11 with NT-05 Nitto's, Pedders Sportsryder Supercar Coilovers, MGW Shifter, LPE GT1-1 Cam, AR 1 7/8" LT's, Halltech CAI, SW Retro Chambered Cat-Back, Installed and tuned by Corey @ Henderson Performance Technology.

01-15-2013, 03:35 PM	#424
Christiancoach Drives: 2008 Holden Commodore SSV Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 297	I am pleasantly surprised by the Vette. Has me pondering if waiting for the ZR1 version would be a better idea than heavily modifying a 2014 Chevy SS. Totally different class of car, but I sure like the way the C7 looks. __________________

01-15-2013, 04:24 PM	#431
Wolverine Drives: RX-8 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Behind you! Posts: 456 View My Garage	Downloaded it on Gran Turismo 5. Shoot, I gotta go to work....:( __________________

01-15-2013, 03:12 PM	#422
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	Gotcha! I don't see where they'll enhance the body like the GS - ZR1 of the C6 as the base body is quite aggressive.

01-15-2013, 03:52 PM	#427
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	For the ZO6, huge gains over a ~450hp/tq LT1 to start. And then for the ZR1, likely boosted through the roof... GM did hint easily over 600hp.

01-15-2013, 03:55 PM	#428
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	What about visible changes? Any ideas?

01-15-2013, 04:07 PM	#430
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	Power and suspension improvements definitely. And then some subtle (or not so subtle) styling/design cues to set it apart from the base Stingray. Come to think of it... imagine when a convertible version is introduced. That'll raise the excitement level even more.

01-15-2013, 05:14 PM	#434
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	Same difference. Anyone have seen a closeup pic of where the capless fuel cover is located?