notchback only zo6's?
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notchback only zo6's?
hey guys this is my dads screen name but on my wrx forum i talk on there is a argument on corvettes and i figured you guys would know and since my dad isnt home i figured i would ask you...i had thought that the only notchback c5 vette was a z06, but they are saying that you could order a notchback corvette non zo6, i thought all regular vettes were either hatchback or convertible? am i right or am i wrong? thank you and by the way i think its fair to say that i love everyones car on this forum the vette is one of my favorites if not the favorite
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The non Z06 model was the "Fixed Roof Coupe" or FRC model, not sure of the model run years but may have started in 99 until the Z06 arrived (2001).
On the C6 models, the Z06 will look like the coupe, but the targa roof will not be removeable.
On the C6 models, the Z06 will look like the coupe, but the targa roof will not be removeable.
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Between 99 and 00, there was a lightweight "notchback" C5 offered or FRC "fixed roof coupe" that had all the same engine components as the standard coupe but was lighter and offered less standards in order to save weight. It was intented to be a cheaper vette to sort of fill in the gap left by the Camaro but no one liked the idea so in 01 the Z06 came out with a 385 hp engine, a more track tuned suspension and the fixed notchback roof. In 02, the horsepower was upgraded to 405 hp.
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They are correct, the notch-back was originally offered as a Fixed Roof Coupe (FRC). It was available before the ZO6 came out. Chevy brought it out as a inexpensive option for people who wanted Corvettes, was meant to be an entry level vette.
The ZO6 used the same style when they came out.
If you do a search for FRC's you'll find a thread that speaks to when they were offered and such!
The ZO6 used the same style when they came out.
If you do a search for FRC's you'll find a thread that speaks to when they were offered and such!
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The '99 and '00 fixed roof coupes had the same body style as the Z06 but the Z06 did not come out until 2001.
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so if the above answers are not confusing enough, i'll say it this way. your right. and so are they. sort of.
only in '99 and '00 could you get a vette that was FRC (notchback). it was essentially just a regular vette that had a fixed roof and limited options. since there was no Z06 option at that time, your buddies are right but only referring to the '99-00 model year.
as of '01 all Z06's were notchback and all notchbacks were Z06's. so you win that end of the bet. as of '01 model year you could not get a 'regular' vette with FRC. likewise, you couldn't get a Z06 in coupe or convertible.
BTW, I/M me privately. i have a WRX question for you.
only in '99 and '00 could you get a vette that was FRC (notchback). it was essentially just a regular vette that had a fixed roof and limited options. since there was no Z06 option at that time, your buddies are right but only referring to the '99-00 model year.
as of '01 all Z06's were notchback and all notchbacks were Z06's. so you win that end of the bet. as of '01 model year you could not get a 'regular' vette with FRC. likewise, you couldn't get a Z06 in coupe or convertible.
BTW, I/M me privately. i have a WRX question for you.
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oh ok, thanks a lot for the great info, it really helped a lot. so essentially the 99 and 00 models would be great cars for a zo6 lookalike, just add the vents and wheels right badges and you could fool some people. i love the look of the notchback looks great, but ofcoarse every vette does IMO thanks again for the good responses. seems like you guys have a really nice forum here. thanks
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Originally Posted by PuterGamer
oh ok, thanks a lot for the great info, it really helped a lot. so essentially the 99 and 00 models would be great cars for a zo6 lookalike, just add the vents and wheels right badges and you could fool some people. i love the look of the notchback looks great, but ofcoarse every vette does IMO thanks again for the good responses. seems like you guys have a really nice forum here. thanks
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I get asked all the time if my vette is a ZO6, easy answer for me, "No, it's a lot faster than a ZO6!".
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Originally Posted by fast2000vette
Yeah who would want to duplicate a Z06, the FRC is a unique car leave it alone and you got a great conversation piece.
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When you really get down to it, the ZO6 copied the FRC! They just added a couple of pieces of plastic (brake ducts and vents and some badges) and of course a higher compression motor with chinsy pistons and called it the ZO6.
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i didnt mean it was a good idea i just sai itd be easy, i wouldnt do it thats like old lemans drivers who try to turn it into a GTO its not the real thing and loses its appeal and then some, i just meant it would be easy.
