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hmmm I wonder how that supercharged motor will perform under heavy track usage
Good point for the track rats out there. Even with the IC it will produce way more heat than the previous Z06 engine. I am not sure how many prospective buys will really be able to handle 635 foot lbs of torque on the track...
It is actually a 7 speed manual which is a rarity these days in sports cars. I tip my hat to Dodge and Chevy for still producing row it yourself cars. The new Z is suppose to be 20% stiffer than the outgoing Z even with the targa. It would have been nice for them to offer a hardtop version for the hardcore guys. My guess is they will and it will have a different badge, ZR1 possibly.
You received an excellent price on that car - kudos. I find 2006-2008 z06's with lower miles in the $33-40k range now. I've seen this cycle many times before; once the c7 becomes 'common place' and the c6 is seen as the 'old' corvette, I don't think it'll take more than a couple years for a few desperate sellers to be in the $25k range. I think the average, however, will stay around $30-32.5k. My average timeline to purchase a car once I make my mind up is probably 18 months; not sure if that is good or bad (or sad).
The aero additions complement the C7 quite nicely in my opinion. Quite a Z06.
The smaller SC will hopefully keep the NA feel that I'm sure previous Z06 owners appreciate over the ZR-1 for example.
Here's a short video featuring some of the people involved:
Anyone know what type of SC, a roots I assume like the ZR-1?
Lucas
The smaller SC will hopefully keep the NA feel that I'm sure previous Z06 owners appreciate over the ZR-1 for example.
Here's a short video featuring some of the people involved:
Anyone know what type of SC, a roots I assume like the ZR-1?
Lucas
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1.7L Eaton R1740 TVS supercharger
http://blogs.hotrod.com/2015-c7-z06...tte-tops-the-c6-zr1-101737.html#axzz2qYrBizQV
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There goes my resale.
That thing is awesome.
Can't wait to see one on the street.
That thing is awesome.
Can't wait to see one on the street.
Yes but it has an 8 spd Automatic optional. It sounds more like a ZR1 replacement then a Z06 replacement.
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Agreed.
Except that it will be priced about the same as the old ZO6 and not the ZR1.
I think I would have to take the new Z06 in automatic (would have been better in DCT). Shifting 7 speeds in manual and all that power is just too much that could go wrong.
I know since my GTO is a 6 speed and makes about the same power.
I know since my GTO is a 6 speed and makes about the same power.
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Wasn't the C6 Z06 at ~$70k, the C6 ZR1 at ~$100k, and this C7 Z06 at ~$100k...
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Wasn't the C6 Z06 at ~$70k, the C6 ZR1 at ~$100k, and this C7 Z06 at ~$100k...
Chevy has said that this new ZO6 would be priced about the same as the old one.
-J
According to Chevy the New ZO6 Beat the lap times set by the latest ZR1 on its first time out. Impressive if they can keep the price current with the old ZO6. They even added a targa top while increasing case stiffness and dropping weight by 100lbs.
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This was the most recent banter within the past day or so...
"GM has stated that the 2015 Corvette Z06 will be similar in price to the outgoing ZR1 so along with the big difference in performance between the Stingray and the Z06, there is also a huge gap in pricing."
Base C7 Stingray is ~$50k, and ~$70k for fully-spec'd/"loaded" & the outgoing C6 ZR1 was ~$100k (with near-identical specs, performance, etc to the forthcoming C7 "Z06" - perhaps C7 Z07[?]). If GM & Chevy get this upcoming Z06 starting at $70k, it'll change the industry (not just the game). I don't see it happening...
C7 Z06 = ~$100k
C7 "x" = ~$70k (variant akin to GranSport with past Z06 attributes, NA/weight-reduction/track-savvy/etc)
C7 Stingray = ~$50k
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Sales price as the outgoing (top of the line Z06).
Don't know the source of your info but everything I read says Chevy is trying to keep the price around what the old ZO6 was...
http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/first-looks/2015-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-z06
http://www.edmunds.com/auto-shows/d...uto-show-2015-chevrolet-corvette-z06-faq.html
The car is sexy but just buy one used in a few years, that's the beauty of depreciation on these cars!
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