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Racer
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From: Miami Florida
I have heard that the super secret project X347D engine/transmission that puts 465 hp to rear wheels will be standard. There will be a reduction in MSRP of $3750, and Z51 will be standard. The Z06 wheels and tires are included on the base model, but the identifying markings on the hood and rear facia will be a $6,500 option. 
So, what have you heard?
So, what have you heard?
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by FB3
I have heard that the super secret project X347D engine/transmission that puts 465 hp to rear wheels will be standard. There will be a reduction in MSRP of $3750, and Z51 will be standard. The Z06 wheels and tires are included on the base model, but the identifying markings on the hood and rear facia will be a $6,500 option.
So, what have you heard?
So, what have you heard?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Northern CA
Originally Posted by FB3
I have heard that the super secret project X347D engine/transmission that puts 465 hp to rear wheels will be standard. There will be a reduction in MSRP of $3750, and Z51 will be standard. The Z06 wheels and tires are included on the base model, but the identifying markings on the hood and rear facia will be a $6,500 option.
So, what have you heard?
So, what have you heard?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: North Western Connecticut
Originally Posted by FB3
I have heard that the super secret project X347D engine/transmission that puts 465 hp to rear wheels will be standard. There will be a reduction in MSRP of $3750, and Z51 will be standard. The Z06 wheels and tires are included on the base model, but the identifying markings on the hood and rear facia will be a $6,500 option.
So, what have you heard?
So, what have you heard?
Le Mans Master
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From: Muscle Shoals, AL
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According to Dave Hill at the Labor Day celebration last year, they weren't planning to up the horsepower again that soon. But he may not be in the loop anymore, and the guy at the Shell has got to know, right?
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern CA
Originally Posted by donsar
Wishful thinking, but it ain't going to happen - at least in 07 and probably 08.
It took 4 years to bump the base C5 five hp, then it stayed there for the last 3 years of the C5. 7 years with almost no change.
Team Owner
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From: When all is said and done... there is a hell of a lot more said than done. Riverside,Texas
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Originally Posted by xs650
It took 4 years to bump the base C5 five hp, then it stayed there for the last 3 years of the C5. 7 years with almost no change.
Safety Car
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From: indianapolis indiana
word is the 08 gto will have the new 6.2 ls3 with 450 hp. so i wuld think if they do then the vette would get it then as well. then you have ls3 450, ls7 505 and ls9 (which is the ls3 supercharged) at 650. we will see
Instructor
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From: Camano Island Washington
ooh.......
Originally Posted by FB3
I have heard that the super secret project X347D engine/transmission that puts 465 hp to rear wheels will be standard. There will be a reduction in MSRP of $3750, and Z51 will be standard. The Z06 wheels and tires are included on the base model, but the identifying markings on the hood and rear facia will be a $6,500 option.
So, what have you heard?
So, what have you heard?
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2004
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Originally Posted by black05c6z51
word is the 08 gto will have the new 6.2 ls3 with 450 hp. so i wuld think if they do then the vette would get it then as well. then you have ls3 450, ls7 505 and ls9 (which is the ls3 supercharged) at 650. we will see
SSR is definitely gone, though, so is the LS2 at the end of the 2007 model year since the plant that builds it is being closed. That means the Corvette will need a new engine. The LS3, based on the new Chevy truck engine (already in the new Yukon) is it.