New Z06--truly Mega

[serialk11r]

Originally Posted by chrisl

From quick googling (which may be wrong....)

C6 Z06: ~3150lb, 505hp
C7 Stingray: ~3450lb, 460hp

Hmmm I found 3300lb vs 3130lb.

The way I see Corvettes is that the engines have too much low end grunt. If I were to get a Corvette, I'd just toss a custom ground cam into a base Vette for ~2000 bucks and that would bump the power up by 100hp easily. Since it already spins tires without even trying I think the loss of low end torque shouldn't be a big deal. The LT1 makes a suspiciously large amount of power, so there may not be as much room to increase the power but I feel like you should be able to get it up to 550hp with bolt ons.

[SmsAlSuwaidi]

Originally Posted by GTB/ZR-1

Your dad beat you to it! lol

It'll be awhile, though...

What's your opinion on the change from the 6 to the 7.
We own a c6 z06 in the family and IMHO it looks like a proper vette. The c7 ( and the 7 z06) are amazing but lack the vette styling on the rear

[chrisl]

Originally Posted by SmsAlSuwaidi

What's your opinion on the change from the 6 to the 7.
We own a c6 z06 in the family and IMHO it looks like a proper vette. The c7 ( and the 7 z06) are amazing but lack the vette styling on the rear

I like the C6 better, but I will admit that I'm reserving some judgment until I see a C7 in person (I've only seen pictures so far). I'm hoping they'll bring the new Z06 to the Denver auto show this spring though...

[Kelbyat07]

I wonder how this car does against the GTR nismo. Sorry but someone had to say it...

[ZDan]

Originally Posted by chrisl

From quick googling (which may be wrong....)

C6 Z06: ~3150lb, 505hp
C7 Stingray: ~3450lb, 460hp

Not many C6 Z06s were less than 3200 lb., and many were over 3300 lb., like in this test: http://www.roadandtrack.com/cm/roada...51ba6b2de4.pdf

The 3440 lb. curb weights we've seen for the C7 have been with the Z51 option, which reportedly adds 50-100 lb. C7 Z51 is the same weight as the most similar version of the outgoing C6, the Grand Sport. Still, it was *supposed* to be lighter-weight

[ZDan]

I saw a C7 on the road today in Atlanta. Looks fantastic! I still like the look of the C6 exterior better, though. It's cleaner and less gimmicky looking. Interior is a different story... C6 interior just looks cheap and dull. And that Malibu steering wheel, ewwww...

[bestwheelbase]

What a beast. There's no denying it is powerful and fast. The thing that stands out to me the most with Corvettes is how they leap forward with every new generation. Where some cars evolve gently, the new Corvette is always packed with design and hardware specs that make the old one look dated.

That said, I still have love for the C6 and I bet they are going to become incredible values on the used market.

[SmsAlSuwaidi]

Originally Posted by chrisl

I like the C6 better, but I will admit that I'm reserving some judgment until I see a C7 in person (I've only seen pictures so far). I'm hoping they'll bring the new Z06 to the Denver auto show this spring though...

Ive seen a couple and sat in one. The interior is amazing. I had viper c7 and a zr1 in the same garage. Hell even the zr1 felt way better than the viper (new one) which id pick over both though it would break down soo quick . I feel that the c7 is a very well built car but the rear screams camaro so so much :'(




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[Frost]

IF I win the lotto, the C7 is definitely part of the stable but only IF I get lessons from Randy Pobst.

[n2oinferno]

Originally Posted by Kelbyat07

I wonder how this car does against the GTR nismo. Sorry but someone had to say it...

I think they're in a different league in pricing, so if it can even approach what the GTR Nismo can then it's a huge bargain. The ZR1 competed with the faster GTR trims, not the Z06. I wouldn't be surprised at all if the Z06 was 40-50 grand less than the Nismo.

[Kelbyat07]

Originally Posted by n2oinferno

I think they're in a different league in pricing, so if it can even approach what the GTR Nismo can then it's a huge bargain. The ZR1 competed with the faster GTR trims, not the Z06. I wouldn't be surprised at all if the Z06 was 40-50 grand less than the Nismo.

Yeah my bad I meant the ZR1. But the Z06 specs are impressive and I can't wait to watch videos of it on youtube when it comes out.

[n2oinferno]

Originally Posted by Kelbyat07

Yeah my bad I meant the ZR1. But the Z06 specs are impressive and I can't wait to watch videos of it on youtube when it comes out.

Just think about it.. If the Z06 is this crazy, and they decide to make another ZR1, it's going to be a monster.

[GTB/ZR-1]

Originally Posted by n2oinferno

Just think about it.. If the Z06 is this crazy, and they decide to make another ZR1, it's going to be a monster.

700+ BHP...

[GTB/ZR-1]

Originally Posted by SmsAlSuwaidi

What's your opinion on the change from the 6 to the 7.
We own a c6 z06 in the family and IMHO it looks like a proper vette. The c7 ( and the 7 z06) are amazing but lack the vette styling on the rear

I've had 2 C6 Z06s, 2nd one in Jetstream Blue--especially beautiful car in that color, IMO... That being said, I do like the C7 even more--although I'm still adjusting to the rear.