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Thor142 · 08-03-2016, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

If it is the ZR1, would not likely be the choice for Z/28 since the ZR1 will likely be a big power FI engine. Maybe the rumored LT5 and could be a turbo V8.

The new Z/28 will be FI. I'll bet my last french fry on it.

SuperSound · 08-03-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor142

The new Z/28 will be FI. I'll bet my last french fry on it.

It could be, but don't think it would be ZR1 power levels if it is. And so much for everyone saying the ZO6 had replaced the ZR1.

Lucely Engineered · 08-03-2016, 02:11 PM

Goal in life, be that guy.

fradaj · 08-03-2016, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucely Engineered

Goal in life, be that guy.

Looks like he needs at least one more Camaro.

Denis · 08-04-2016, 05:33 AM

possibly, but why the weird cammo on the rear? and the mismatched body panels?

arkentect · 08-04-2016, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I thought the front-mid engine/rear drive layout couldn't handle more than 650 hp ...

Maybe the new ZR1 shares the same powerplant as the ZL1 and ZO6 but is a track pack now

Denis · 08-04-2016, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by arkentect

Maybe the new ZR1 shares the same powerplant as the ZL1 and ZO6 but is a track pack now

which would be disappointing, the last 2 ZR variants had bespoke ZR specific engines. The last ZR1 ran an LS9 which no other Chevy product used and the C4 ZR-1 utilized the LT5, which again, only the ZR1 used. I guess we'll find out.

radametz · 08-05-2016, 06:16 AM

My speculation: It won't have more HP than the Z06, but will be aimed at being a pure-track car, much like the Z/28 was for the Camaro in the 5th gen. High-revving, mid-500's HP V8 with all of the car's excess weight removed, some aggressive aerodynamics, and a suspension stiff enough to break your back...at least that's what I'd like to see

xc_SS/RS · 08-05-2016, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis

possibly, but why the weird cammo on the rear? and the mismatched body panels?

Possibly some new venting on the rear for a trans or diff cooler is my guess but who knows why the rear is camo'd. Also agree on the vents up front, huge and I wanna know what's behind them lol

FenwickHockey65 · 08-10-2016, 10:45 AM

More spy photos:

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/08/10/2...#slide-4016055

SuperSound · 08-10-2016, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

More spy photos:

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/08/10/2...#slide-4016055

Those photos seem to rule out MR to me. Looks like he's hauling wrapping supplies from Office Depot where the engine would be if it was mid engined.

ChefBorOzzy · 08-10-2016, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

Those photos seem to rule out MR to me. Looks like he's hauling wrapping supplies from Office Depot where the engine would be if it was mid engined.

This is supposedly a FR car more powerful than the Z06..

CapeCruisin · 08-10-2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

Those photos seem to rule out MR to me. Looks like he's hauling wrapping supplies from Office Depot where the engine would be if it was mid engined.

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Originally Posted by ChefBorOzzy

This is supposedly a FR car more powerful than the Z06..

Yeah... the whole "mid-engine" thing is an entirely new corvette altogether. This looks to be the ZR1, front engine, RWD, typical corvette layout. If its not the ZR1, it might be, as one other poster mentioned (albeit unlikely, why would they camo a car already in production?) the 'upgraded' Z06.

Bhobbs · 08-10-2016, 11:32 AM

I'm still thinking it's the updated Z06. We haven't seen the new hood or fascia for the Z06, so they are probably still working on it. They may have a new aero option as well.

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Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	possibly, but why the weird cammo on the rear? and the mismatched body panels? __________________

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radametz Drives: 2013 CRT 2SS/1LE; 2016 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 648 View My Garage	My speculation: It won't have more HP than the Z06, but will be aimed at being a pure-track car, much like the Z/28 was for the Camaro in the 5th gen. High-revving, mid-500's HP V8 with all of the car's excess weight removed, some aggressive aerodynamics, and a suspension stiff enough to break your back...at least that's what I'd like to see __________________

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FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	More spy photos: http://www.autoblog.com/2016/08/10/2...#slide-4016055 __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

08-10-2016, 11:32 AM	#28
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	I'm still thinking it's the updated Z06. We haven't seen the new hood or fascia for the Z06, so they are probably still working on it. They may have a new aero option as well. __________________