LSA LS9 ?

[OldJedi]

Originally Posted by thePill

Now with the help of the senior GT500 corespondents, it is seems that the GT500 strongest production year was it's first year with 10k+. If we take into consideration the economy and demand... I predict that ZL1 production numbers will be between 5000-8000 a year, as these numbers are still affected by economical trends...

Thanks for all of the information guys, I really appreciate it. The Pill is predicting 5000 to 8000 Zl1 per year. I guess depending on the final price there is a possibility of 7000 to 10,000 ZL1's built in the first year. I was just trying to get an idea of the number of cars that Chevy thinks it might build the first year, which I thought might be close to the GT500's build numbers plus a little more because of speculation buyers.

[TJ91]

im going to go wth 575hp as my final answer

[thePill]

Originally Posted by OldJedi

Thanks for all of the information guys, I really appreciate it. The Pill is predicting 5000 to 8000 Zl1 per year. I guess depending on the final price there is a possibility of 7000 to 10,000 ZL1's built in the first year. I was just trying to get an idea of the number of cars that Chevy thinks it might build the first year, which I thought might be close to the GT500's build numbers plus a little more because of speculation buyers.

I always try to calculate in the "worst case scenario" so I think 7-10k can be easily done. If the ZL1 is built in Oshawa, those production numbers will be taken from the current coupe/vert production numbers. If GM reduces production from last year to 100k units (29k less than last year) that will be 7-10% of total production...

[chain777]

I don't know, I think you guys are being a little too optimistic with those numbers. You can't really compare the best year for the GT500, when the economy was good, and it really didn't have any competition.

Now, not only is the economy questionable at best, but you have both the future SVT product and the SRT392 to compete with. Unless the economy is in strong recovery mode by then, I don't think any of these cars will approach 10,000 units.

[OldJedi]

Originally Posted by porcupinekiller

This guy framed up his certificate,a dupicate of his engine plaque and a pic of the engine/plaque signed by the guys that assembled the engine.

The GT500 Certificate is pretty cool but I do not think that GM would be able to do the same thing with the ZL1. I think I read that the GT500 engines were hand built and signed by the builder. Everything on the ZL1 will be off an assembly line, not quite the same thing. I am not sure that the ZL1 will get a specific unique VIN showing the sequence number of the build. But it is still going to be a hell of a ride, with or without a certificate.

[THE EVIL TW1N]

i think it would do GM some good for them to modify the LSA to make more power since it doesnt make sense to just try to beat the cheapie base model GT500. They know Ford also offers much more powerful full warrantied versions already and the 550hp GT500 is just the starting point IMO.

[detltu]

Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

i think it would do GM some good for them to modify the LSA to make more power since it doesnt make sense to just try to beat the cheapie base model GT500. They know Ford also offers much more powerful full warrantied versions already and the 550hp GT500 is just the starting point IMO.

Do they?

[coinoperated]

Originally Posted by Sleestack

Most Shelby owners don't care much for marginally more factory power.... 40hp () is not a big deal except for bragging rights in the magazines. The real power is in the aftermarket, and the GT500 aftermarket is huge and growing, with inexpensive packages available from 600Rwhp up to 1,400 Rwhp. This is where GM needs to catchup, not trying to squeeze a few measly HP out of a factory offer. I do not recall any aftermarket blowers for the LSA that are easy bolt-ons.

come on everyone knows bout aftermarket all that takes is a pocket boook enough said on that

[Sleestack]

Originally Posted by coinoperated

come on everyone knows bout aftermarket all that takes is a pocket boook enough said on that

Huh? If it takes $15k to achieve 750Rwhp in one car and $5k to achieve that mark in another, you would be a fool to not factor that into the your decision if 750Rwhp was your goal.....

[THE EVIL TW1N]

Originally Posted by detltu

Do they?

i sure hope they know that the 550hp range is just the starting point in that segment.