C7 Zo6

[Vettezuki]

Looks like the C7 ZO6 is going to be announced at the Detroit Auto Show. Some guesses are up to 600 NA HP from 7L. :huh:

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/04/chevy-corvette-z06-detroit-confirmed/

[BADDASSC6]

600 N/A it great. I'll take that anytime. It's competitive with the Italia and Viper.

[Vettezuki]

That's just rumor still, but it's plausible I guess. We'll find out soon.

[Damian]

I read it's gonna be TT.

[Vettezuki]

I read it's gonna be TT.

From where. That's what I expect for the ZR1, but not for the track purpose car.

[Damian]

I honestly don't remember where I read it but t did say the Z06.

[Vettezuki]

I've added a multiple-choice poll regarding what you thinking it should be and will be.

[C5Natie]

Just saw this, a patent application from GM for a new centrifugal supercharger design. Looks like an inverted impeller inside the manifold.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1585604981-post1.html

[Shaolin Crane]

Voted all cause I could

[Vettezuki]

Voted all cause I could

That's fine. It's basically the same as nothing. :nutkick:

[Damian]

Multiple forums, blogs and websites are reporting that the 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 will be packing 620 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque.

The information was apparently leaked through the meta data on Chevy's website. In sum, meta data is part of a website's code that Google reads to give you search results.

Someone apparently searched "2015 Corvette Z06 super car reveal" in Google, and the following showed up from in a statement from Chevy, according to Auto Evolution:

"With 620 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque, the 2015 Corvette Z06 is the most advanced Corvette ever made."

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[Vettezuki]

If that's accurate, doubt they're doing that NA with 7L and meeting emissions, but maybe. :huh:

[Damian]

Maybe that new 5.5L they've been working on with a supercharger or hopefully TT.

[Vettezuki]

Maybe that new 5.5L they've been working on with a supercharger or hopefully TT.

No sweat. But I still th ink they're probably not going to do FI for the ZO6. That's my bet. Could be totally wrong of course.

[Leedom]

620hp / 650ft/lb
http://blog.caranddriver.com/2015-chevy-corvette-z06-output-figures-leaked-620-hp-650-lb-ft/?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1458_38726453

And this is be pretty awesome...
http://blog.caranddriver.com/corvette-stingray-gets-integrated-dash-cam-and-performance-data-recorder-we-try-it-out-at-sebring-intl-raceway-2014-ces/?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1458_38591833

[enkeivette]

Thats too much power for a rich old guy who has always driven a new Lexus. People are going to die with these new race cars coming out of the factory. ...Especially when his son picks up the keys in ten years as a hand me down.

[Leedom]

Thats too much power for a rich old guy who has always driven a new Lexus. People are going to die with these new race cars coming out of the factory. ...Especially when his son picks up the keys in ten years as a hand me down.

I think that there should be more levels of a license. Just like racing in order to drive in a certain class/series you need to get a license for that class/series. Cars should be broken up into power levels and you need to go through training for those levels to be able to drive certain cars. No 16 year old kid should be driving anything over a standard V6 (no power adders) unless it is a truck.

[Damian]

The Z06 looks amazing.

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/chevrolet/2015-chevrolet-corvette-z06-ar160356.html

I've seen other pics as well.

[Vettezuki]

enkeivette,

These aren't our C3s with 600+hp. Now those are (exciting!) death traps. These cars have crazy good traction and stability control, air bags, strong crash compartments, etc. And if you're that devoted to being an iditiot and catch the express ticket out of this realm, that just might be nature sorting itself out.

Leedom,

Why do you hate America so much?

Damian.

Yes. Fucking commies I hate them so much.

[Vettezuki]

Imagine what the ZR1 is going to be. We are entering holy shit territory for upper middle class money. But they have to. The new Nismo GT-R is going to be from outer space (< 2 seconds to 60mph?!?!?) and others as well. I think we are getting to the peak of power and acceleration for anything vaguely reasonable on public roads. I think this is a good as two things are are going to start to happen now: 1- increased emphasis on driver experience 2- price down.

All hail even imperfect market economies. Let us bow our heads in a moment of reflection.

[94cobra69ss396]

I think that there should be more levels of a license. Just like racing in order to drive in a certain class/series you need to get a license for that class/series. Cars should be broken up into power levels and you need to go through training for those levels to be able to drive certain cars. No 16 year old kid should be driving anything over a standard V6 (no power adders) unless it is a truck.

Yeah, because there is no way a 16 year old can drive a car with power.

16 Year Old Girl's 11 Second Camaro! - YouTube

By the way I was 17 when my dad and I built the 396 for my Chevelle.

[BADDASSC6]

1.74 60' 11.90-12.10 @ 114. That car is hooked up. Leaves soft with not drama not even a chirp. Perfect car for teaching the kids. I see Ron doing this in the Chevelle without nitrous.

[enkeivette]

I think that there should be more levels of a license. Just like racing in order to drive in a certain class/series you need to get a license for that class/series. Cars should be broken up into power levels and you need to go through training for those levels to be able to drive certain cars. No 16 year old kid should be driving anything over a standard V6 (no power adders) unless it is a truck.

Like the 300 hp Mustang / Camaro V6 :o

[enkeivette]

Yeah, because there is no way a 16 year old can drive a car with power.

16 Year Old Girl's 11 Second Camaro! - YouTube

By the way I was 17 when my dad and I built the 396 for my Chevelle.

No way? No, didn't say that. 17 year old female exceptions to the rule? of course.

But the average rich kid in OC is not you, or me. The average rich kid in OC will be taking the car to jiffy lube once every few years for a 'regular' oil change ;)

[94cobra69ss396]

1.74 60' 11.90-12.10 @ 114. That car is hooked up. Leaves soft with not drama not even a chirp. Perfect car for teaching the kids. I see Ron doing this in the Chevelle without nitrous.

Maybe on just the primaries or with some timing pulled but not with how it sits now. The Chevelle without nitrous runs low 11s high 10s at 122-123mph and pulls 1.5 60fts.

But the average rich kid in OC is not you, or me. The average rich kid in OC will be taking the car to jiffy lube once every few years for a 'regular' oil change ;)

What's wrong with taking your car to Jiffy Lube? I take the Chevelle to EZ Lube to have the oil changed.

[Damian]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g45/meclipsegt/B61B47E4-F967-49B2-9FEA-CBD12862E017_zpsxdwkvfbm.jpg (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/meclipsegt/media/B61B47E4-F967-49B2-9FEA-CBD12862E017_zpsxdwkvfbm.jpg.html)

[94cobra69ss396]

That looks good from the top but I want to see how it sits from the side. That's the one thing I don't like about the new C7 is that it has too much space between the tire and fender.

[Vettezuki]

Looks fine to me.

http://image.motortrend.com/f/wot/animation-firm-brings-c7-chevrolet-corvette-conjectures-to-life-249507/59277478/C7-Chevrolet-Corvette-Rendering-courtesy-of-Trinity-Animation-side-view.jpg

[94cobra69ss396]

For some reason I thought it was higher. That looks good.

New Z06 looks good too.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/cm/roadandtrack/images/2r/2014_Chevrolet_Corvette_Z06_NAIAS_a-md.jpg

[Leedom]

Yeah, because there is no way a 16 year old can drive a car with power.

16 Year Old Girl's 11 Second Camaro! - YouTube (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eG4NtnzryoY)

By the way I was 17 when my dad and I built the 396 for my Chevelle.

There will be exceptions to every rule. I feel that in general younger kids are not experienced enough. Some people who have been driving for years I do not think can handle it. Like I said, different licenses for different power levels.

You have that girl and I will point to my sister who said after driving for 2 years can to the epiphany that if you slowly accelerated that you would get better gas milage. Another girl I worked with did not change her oil (she did not know you needed to) for for over 10K miles after she bought her car new and seized the motor. I doubt either of these examples would not how to handle a high powered car.

[Damian]

I still dislike how lazy GM is when it came to designing this one. Ever since the C5, they didn't change shit visually really. It looks good, but I still see a C6 that's been lightly changed.

[Vettezuki]

I still dislike how lazy GM is when it came to designing this one. Ever since the C5, they didn't change shit visually really. It looks good, but I still see a C6 that's been lightly changed.

I've seen them on the road and they are noticeably different from a distance. Still not a fan of the rear end, but otherwise it's a pretty strong design showing I think. It's also "iconic" for a demographic so they don't want or need to mess with it too radically. The biggest change in Corvette history from a design POV was C3 -> C4, and the C4 is the most universally disliked Corvette. Everyone tends to think "coke bottle" shape with a Vette, so they have to work within that frame work. Remember we're talking about buyers who went quasi- ape shit over the disappearance of pop up headlights C5 -> C6.

Now the 911, there's a lazy (stable) design!

[94cobra69ss396]

It looks like it comes with the 6.2L supercharged LT4 making 625hp and 635tq.

http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/2015-chevrolet-corvette-z06-revealed-625-supercharged-ponies-150819467.html

[Shaolin Crane]

I think that there should be more levels of a license. Just like racing in order to drive in a certain class/series you need to get a license for that class/series. Cars should be broken up into power levels and you need to go through training for those levels to be able to drive certain cars. No 16 year old kid should be driving anything over a standard V6 (no power adders) unless it is a truck.

Government has more than enough say in our lives, kthnxbai.

[enkeivette]

I've seen them on the road and they are noticeably different from a distance. Still not a fan of the rear end, but otherwise it's a pretty strong design showing I think. It's also "iconic" for a demographic so they don't want or need to mess with it too radically. The biggest change in Corvette history from a design POV was C3 -> C4, and the C4 is the most universally disliked Corvette. Everyone tends to think "coke bottle" shape with a Vette, so they have to work within that frame work. Remember we're talking about buyers who went quasi- ape shit over the disappearance of pop up headlights C5 -> C6.

Now the 911, there's a lazy (stable) design!

Id argue C1 to C2. 954
955

[Vettezuki]

Id argue C1 to C2. 954
955

That would definitely be the other generation break. The difference is that by the time of the C4, the "coke bottle" had been around for nearly 20 years and was pretty iconic. The C1 had a shorter span and was not sooo popular. In fact in the very beginning the whole Corvette program was nearly cut. But yeah, just going on styling alone, it's arguable at least.