Daekwan06

http://jalopnik.com/a-reliable-sourc...-rac-689614789

A reliable source at Lime Rock Park during the ALMS race today informed us that the next Z06 Corvette and C7.R race car will be unveiled together at an upcoming auto show. Our guess? Detroit.




Guessing which one seems like the real question.

Joe_Planet

I'm going to guess starting msrp @ 85

keagan

I wish we knew more about this car already. The wait for the next unveil will b painful.

Kappa

Interesting. Very interesting. Hopefully they have something good in store. Judging by the Z51's performance, I think they will. Maybe it'll shutup the C6Z owners too.

Mike Mercury

If it follows the C6... It was unveiled at the 2004Naias. And the z06 exactly one year later... The 2005 naias.

wfoZ06

After viewing the C6.R at Le Mans two weeks ago, I can attest we need the C7.R. The Ferraris and Aston Martins were killing us.

jdmvette

^ do they still put restrictions on the c6r to make the others more competitive?

AVETTE

I was told at the Bash by the power train GM reps and Michelin tire reps "off the record" that IF all stays on schedule "a high performance" model would be unveiled in Detroit in Jan of 2014 and on sale in fall of 2014.

My questions to them, How much HP? "no comment" will it be a Z06 type or ZR1 type "no comment" HOW much will it cost "no comment", will it even be called Z06 or ZR1 "no comment" will there be a wide body version,

GM guys "no comment" Michelin guys, I can tell you the tire that has been approved is over 300 wide and WILL NOT fit on the standard Stingray, so what do you think?"

Looking forward to Jan. to see what they cooked up, personally I think it will be supercharged but I would prefer naturally aspirated but I think govt fuel economy regulations are killing that route We will see soon enough

Kappa

I'm pretty sure the C6R had a pretty significant weight penalty this year if I remember right.

Roidz

I can hardly wait

Lavender

That race was rigged in favor of European teams...that's why you guys lost.

Blancpain

kokoa87

Well I sure hope so !!!!

So the tire guys said specifically over 300 size and won't fit

Standard stingray ??

jr3

A little birdie mentioned this a few weeks ago.

Stingray23

jdmvette

yeah i thought they had to put more restrictions/penalties on the vette so the other cars had a chance.

dcbingaman

Do you think GM will still build two C7 Z- models ? The ZR-1 came after the Z06 with better performance in the C6. If GM could build a supercharged LT1 model for $85K, won't that make the 427 redundant ? Would a direct injected 427 be called an LT4 ??

Will they use the same supercharger set-up in the ZL-1 and the new CTS-V ? Will they use an Eaton or a Whipple blower this time ?

SCM_Crash

That would be interesting... I personally don't care about having the Zxx model. But if it's 85K, that would put it in my price range by the time they're available. Makes me wonder if I should lease the first year and buy a Zxx model after the lease is up.

I don't think I'd ever use all that power though.

burtonbl103

Nope complete Bs I was at limerock and Harland said it would be awile and they want to see a bunch of C7s first.

Daekwan06

I dont think you will see the 427 again next gen. It doesn't make sense. The TOP performing vehicle you can currently buy from GM is powered by a supercharged 6.2L V8. Not only is supercharging more effective at creating power, its also more reliable & cheaper for the company as a whole.

I say more reliable, because even on the stock bottom end the LS3 can handle 150k miles of trouble free driving as proven by the Callaway 606 Grand Sport. And those miles have came from abusive situations than the average Vette owner would do.. things like: customer test drives, dragstrip & road-racing visits, coast-to-coast driving.

I say cheaper because GM doesn't have to R&D, manufacture and warranty a separate 427 engine that will have an extremely limited application. From 2006 to 2012, the LS7 was only used in one specific model. 2013 was the first year it was available in two different models (Z06 & 427 Vert), but in reality they were same vehicle. In 2014, the LS7 will finally be used in another vehicle (Z28 Camaro) but its application will be limited to around 500 sold.

In the long run, it just makes more sense for GM to drop the 427 platform.. and continue investing into LT1 and supercharged LT4 platform. These engines, and variances of them, can be used in several vehicles (Corvette, Camaro, Cadillac, Trucks, SUVs, etc).. in addition to being cheaper to manufacture, install and provide warranty coverage.