C7 Zo6

[duk]

Z06 will be badass don't kid urselves

[CptSlow]

Originally Posted by quicktwinturbo

When I saw the C7 for the first time online, I did not like it.. I thought it looked hideous and weird.. However, when I saw one in person, that was a different story...Interior was nice and car looked impressive.. This Z06 might be the first American sports car I may puchase.

Interesting. For me, the opposite. I originally thought the photos looked pretty good. When I saw it in person, it just screams "built by a committee of obnoxious children who never spoke to each other". I'm sure it's a blast to drive. But for me, it looks absolutely awful.

[Jopa201]

Too bad I'm 6"5 and I can't fit in one.

[darkalley]

Could that be the lemans race version pictured? Take off a few of the body mods and is take one. Front is over done w the splitter.

[Ezio]

Originally Posted by M3-S65

I feel sorry for all the guys who bought the C7 base model way above sticker for 68k + because it was brand new.
In about 3 years the C7 base will be worth 42k used and the C7 Z07 around 58k used.

but maybe it was worth it to people who want the car right now.

[jphughan]

Originally Posted by darkalley

Could that be the lemans race version pictured? Take off a few of the body mods and is take one. Front is over done w the splitter.

I've read that the pictured version could include the Z07 track pack, just as the regular Corvette debuted with the Z51 pack equipped. I have no way to confirm that rumor though, nor did anyone I saw who suggested that offer any details as to what the track pack entailed other than the front splitter and larger rear spoiler.

If that's true though, if I were to order a Z06 I would likely get it without that track pack even though I go to the track. I just don't want to deal with that large front splitter on a car that will also be a DD, and I only do ~4 HPDE weekends per year, no club racing, so I don't think I'll miss the extra tenths that the track pack might bring to the table. Additionally, on the C6 Z06, the Z07 package also included carbon ceramics and PS Cup tires, which I definitely do NOT want. I do want Magnetic Ride Control though, so hopefully that's either standard or a standalone option.

[Koldun]

Originally Posted by M3-S65

Honestly, German cars in general have more mechanical issues, parts are more expensive, and are harder to work on. Although I will agree, they tend not to "shake and rattle" as much!!

Our M3s have plenty of rattles that set in by 20K miles, so the Krauts are hardly without fault.

[Antonio1988]

Originally Posted by e-solo

Two M3's or an M5 or a Gt-r. Psh, the list is endless! As long as it's not a Chevy that will begin to fall apart in two years.

I daily drove a Z06 for nearly 5 years with heads, cam, and all the other bolt-ons and never had one issue...

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

Going to be an absolute destroyer. I love it.

Holy bAtman that looks dope.

[1MOREMOD]

Why supercharged though, leave that for the zr1.

[jphughan]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Why supercharged though, leave that for the zr1.

Probably because staying NA wouldn't have let them hit their power targets while also hitting other design goals -- V8 was likely one of them, and I don't know of a road-going production NA V8 that delivers anywhere near 600+ hp and tq. I guess there's the Ferrari 458 Speciale engine for horsepower, but it has much less torque since it's high-revving rather than high-displacement, which isn't the Corvette's style -- and that would hardly fit within a Z06 cost target anyway.

There are also rumors that there won't be a ZR1 for this generation, but we'll just have to wait and see.

[M3-S65]

Originally Posted by Ezio

but maybe it was worth it to people who want the car right now.

Sure, I guess it will feel that way for about 3 months as they drive around and feel they got something no one else has. Then reality and buyers remorse will seep in once they realize they could have waited and had the same thing 12 to 24 months later for 20k less. Patience, always pays off.

[Ezio]

Originally Posted by M3-S65

Sure, I guess it will feel that way for about 3 months as they drive around and feel they got something no one else has. Then reality and buyers remorse will seep in once they realize they could have waited and had the same thing 12 to 24 months later for 20k less. Patience, always pays off.

honestly though. some people like to buy things new and right when they come out. and 20k is not THAT much money to some.


i wont care that much if the car losses 20k in value in 2 years.

[SMG M3]

if the specs are true and corvette pricing is involved i need to start saving for my tire budget.

[///M3Owner]

Originally Posted by Koldun

Our M3s have plenty of rattles that set in by 20K miles, so the Krauts are hardly without fault.

Agreed

[mxa121]

Originally Posted by M3-S65

I feel sorry for all the guys who bought the C7 base model way above sticker for 68k + because it was brand new.
In about 3 years the C7 base will be worth 42k used and the C7 Z07 around 58k used.

Your Z06 numbers are way off. '11 Z06 right now are selling for over 70k.

[e-solo]

Originally Posted by Antonio1988

I daily drove a Z06 for nearly 5 years with heads, cam, and all the other bolt-ons and never had one issue...

I'm glad. You were lucky. My family has owned many Chevys. All crap!

[SoCal BimMn']

Wow. Might need to consider straying from the bmw badge after see this.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by Jopa201

Too bad I'm 6"5 and I can't fit in one.

I'm 6'7". I fit in both the C6 Z06 and the Stingray. No reason to think I wont fit in the new Z06. I am torso tall with a 34" inseam.

[Tornrider]

Originally Posted by TX

couldn't say it any better. They shake and rattle, fit and finish is poor, low quality all around off the line. 2 years down the line, repair, repair repair...

Plenty of M3s I know on this forum that have shake/rattle etc.

GM has stepped up their game across the board and that is a fact.

[checkmate]

^ What he said. The level of technology in the new corvette is something to behold.

Especially considering things like the Performance Data Recorder which is GM responding to track-day enthusiasts with mucho favor.

Compare that with the new M3/M4 $ for $, the C7 is absolutely world class.

[checkmate]

Here's the reveal LIVE

http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette-z0...ar-reveal.html