chevyc4man

Here you go: got from a corvette insider

Base C7 Coupe/Convertible: 6.2L DOHC, VVT, V8 530hp, choice of 7-speed manual or DCT transmission. Weight is 3185 pounds. 0-60 in 3.3 sec (7 speed) and 3.0 sec (DCT) Interior quality will be that of a Cadillac CTS-V with a traditional dual cockpit design with (take a deep breath) a 2+2 configuration. Yes, the base C7 will have small back seats (similar to Porsche). However, take a deep breath, there is a factory delete option for those of you who do not want the rear seats. Resulting from extensive market research was the fact that most young professionals do not buy corvettes, not because they don't appeal to them, but because they are not viewed as family friendly (i.e. can only accommodate two people). Therefore, the intention for the 2+2 design was to appeal to a larger demographic (i.e. young professionals with children) Seats are Recaro (similar to the ones used on the Nissan GTR). Jalopnik is accurate (minus all the visual functional vents) but proportions/overall looks are off in the illustrations. That being said, the Camaro comparisons will stop when the car is seen in person. When you see it in person, you will think you are looking at a Ferrari (think Ferrari 599 but more aggressive) Approx $60-70k price depending on options you choose. This base C7 has outperformed the C6 ZO6 at the Milford Proving ground track (with full camo on it!!). I was there and I was shocked at how easily it handled the C6 Z06. Finally, and this should make you traditionalists happy, the base C7 model will reintroduce the "Stingray" nameplate. Yes, the base Corvette will be call "Stingray" (all one word like the C3 Corvette generation not "Sting Ray." The standard Corvette cross-flags will be used (the transformers emblems will not be used). This Corvette, from a technology and design standpoint, will appeal to young professionals. The Stingray name is being used to reintroduce the legendary corvette brand to a new generation of enthusiasts.

Grand Sport (aka widebody Corvette): Will not be produced. The C7 generation will not have a wide-body variation. There will only be one body.

Corvette Z06: This will shock most people, but the ZO6 nameplate will not be used for the C7 or C8 generation. Keep your C6 427 Z06/427 Convertibles!!! C6 427s are expected to become collectors items. No more 427s…ever. No more naturally aspirated pushrod motors for GM.

Corvette ZR1: 6.2L Twin Turbo V8. 730hp. Available with 7-speed transmission or a re-geared DCT transmission. 0-60 in 2.9 sec (7-speed) and 2.7 sec (DCT). Will not be a wide-body but will have more aggressive styling to include what you are seeing on the Jalopnik renderings. Interior is similar to base model C7 with lighter seats, door panels, and more use of carbon fiber. All ZR1s will be two seaters (no rear seats on the ZR1). The car weights 2989 pounds! How? Through the use of carbon fiber roof (which is painted this time)/fenders/hood/rear hatch/and even doors! There is extensive use of aluminum, nano steel components, lexan rear window like Porsche GT2/3 rs. Floorboards are nano steel vice carbon and balsa wood. Overall engine and transmission weight is down 75 pounds (50 pounds with DCT). Initial tests (in full camo) suggest it is the 2nd fastest production car EVER tested behind only the Bugatti Veyron. Price: 120k-140k depending on options.

Jp23rockstar

Is this all true?

A lot of this seems made up.
More like a wish list.

m48xhp

50% of that is stuff we already know. 49% of that is BS. 1% might surprise.

RC000E

Well now...you just don't make that kinda info up. Sounds like it definitely could be accurate and is everything I expected. Variable valve technology is a must...Honda's had great success with it since the freaking late 80's...it's about time Ford and GM get a clue. Only issue is engine size becomes much wider when you eliminate the pushrod configuration...so, interested in seeing that one. Though, I do believe you may be able to get weight down low, plus you end up with much more efficient chamber designs.

Weight was a given...and I knew they'd try to get the ZR1's weight low as possible, because the racecar can then place weight where it wants down low to satisfy ALMS. I really wondered about the DCT, because the ALMS drivers could have two hands on the wheel, plus I think the people just simply want it.

No Z06....yikes....
No widebody...yikes....though traditionally wide-body higher end models always have more drag...maybe this is a way to get the ALMS car more sleek with stock body yet meet the width allowance in that class?
2+2...really...didn't see that one comin! But that definitely means the fuel tanks are somewhere else. Doug Fehan mentioned the fueling was much slower than the BMW's, so redesigning the fuel system equals quicker pit stops.


Bye bye viper....your 640hp just ain't gonna cut it.

chevyc4man

I have no idea if it is true, rumor, or made up bs, but I found it interesting. Just passing it on for discussion

z edge

2+2?

i call BS on that one.

Jp23rockstar

I agree with the no grand sport or z06 statements. I disagree about the DOHC statement, 6.2l is correct with VVT and DI, 7sp manual is correct.

Jp23rockstar

chevyc4man

It would make sense as a option, sales numbers are down, it opens the Vette up to other buyers who might previously pass it bye

Jp23rockstar

Is there even enough room to make a 2+2 configuration? From the spy shots it looks closely in size to the C6.

Jawnathin

Wishful thinking.

LS1LT1

New C4 info (that's what the title says)?


I don't believe roughly 80% of what was stated in that initial post.


I've been suggesting/saying that this might be the case for the Z06 all along...though I still question the validity/possibility/accuracy of almost everything written above.

Racer X

I have $100 versus your $100 to go to our respective favorite real charity that your statements will not come to pass in the first year of the C7. I am confident, are you?

not08crmanymore

I call BS as well on the 2+2 and GM does not know how to build a quality interior.They are to cheap and narrow visioned to accomplish such a feat.

4xxk-C7-ZR7

I think the ZR1 will be fast, but 2nd only to the 1-3M car?

I don't think I would go that far. It would have to be very low on drag to it with only 700 or so HP to work with + have good down force.

So you are saying it will be faster than a F1,SCC areo and more. I think it could go 210,215 even 220, but 240-250+? really. If that's true then I hope to win a lot of $ or get a better job to buy one ASOP.

z edge

that was my thinking as well, where the heck would they put the backseat?

Jp23rockstar

I believe some of his statements as facts but the 2+2 config I will have to see to believe.

chevyc4man

[QUOTE=Racer X;1581607127]I have $100 versus your $100 to go to our respective favorite real charity that your statements will not come to pass in the first year of the C7. I am confident, are you?[/QUOTE

As I stated before, this was passed along to me and I am sharing it as I thought it was interesting. I am in no way implying this is fact

X25

Ironic, I almost switched to a Camaro ZL1 for the rear seats. If this 2+2 feature is true, I'd switch to a C7 ASAP! Is there any support on these claims, as in a source? OP, you said you saw its track performance; are you involved with GM by any chance; how were you allowed there? Do you mean your insider source was there?

4xxk-C7-ZR7

" Initial tests (in full camo) suggest it is the 2nd fastest production car EVER tested behind only the Bugatti Veyron. Price: 120k-140k depending on options."

Did you meen the ZR1 is going to be 2nd none VS every thing but a $1-3M car in 0-60 top speed or what, becuase I have no idea how it's going to go 240+ with 700 or so HP. If you meen 0-60 then even that does not seem like it's happening.

Would like to know how/what it's meens. thanks