It’s Official! – Changes for 2007 Corvettes

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04-18-2006, 08:39 PM

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cross drilled rotors on F55!
that ought to start some MORE long debated threads in here

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04-18-2006, 09:36 PM

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Thank you for the info. You know buying one of these cars is like buying a computer, wait a few months and they will have one out that has a bunch of stuff the one you have doesn't.....

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04-18-2006, 09:59 PM

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Sweet...nothing I can't live without.

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04-18-2006, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Fichtner

Just in from Chevrolet… 4/18/06

Exterior Color:

83U Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat (a bright chromatic orange), replaces Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic
GM mailed every dealer the new color selection with an actual chip of the new color. It is MUCH brighter and lighter than Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic!!!

Interior:

Two-tone Modified Seats (perforated leather seating surface) with crossed flag embroidery and contrasting stiching.
Available in 026 Red, 316 Cashmere, 846 Titanium
Available on Coupe and Convertible with 2LT or 3LT equipment packages

UK3 Steering-wheel mounted audio controls included with Bose premium audio systems (US9/U3U)

Larger glovebox storage space

UE1 OnStar now available on Z06 with 2LZ equipment group

Enhanced acoustic package reduces road noise and is included with Z06 2LZ equipment group

Bose audio enhancements

New keyless access transmitter with integrated mechanical key

CM7 Power convertible top is now included with Convertible 3LT equipment group

Cross-drilled brake rotors now included with F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control

New Dealer Accessories Available for 2007:

Racing spoiler
Body side moldings
Racing stripe package
Z06 sillplates
Z06 427 hood badge
Hood blanket with color logo

2007 Order Guide Information

Three models:
1YY07 Corvette Coupe
1YY67 Corvette Convertible
1YY87 Corvette Z06 Coupe

1YY07 Coupe Information:
3 Packages; 1LT, 2LT, 3LT
2 Transmissions: MX0 Automatic, MN6 6 Speed
Options:
F55 Suspension Package
Z51 Suspension Package
QG7 Polished Wheels
QX1 Competition Gray Wheels
QX3 Chrome Wheels
R8C Museum Delivery
U3U Navigation with Single CD
VK3 Front License Plate Bracket
CC3 Transparent Top
C2L Transparent and Painted Top
Interior:
023 Cobalt Red
193 Ebony
313 Cashmere
843 Titanium
026 Cobalt Red Two Tone
316 Cashmere Two Tone
846 Titanium Two Tone
Colors:
10U Arctic White
19U LeMans Blue Metallic
41U Black
45U Velocity Yellow Tintcoat
67U Machine Silver Metallic
74U Victory Red
80U Monterey Red Metallic
83U Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat

1YY67 Convertible Information:
2 Packages; 2LT, 3LT
2 Transmissions: MX0 Automatic, MN6 6 Speed
Options:
CM7 Power Convertible Top
F55 Suspension Package
Z51 Suspension Package
QG7 Polished Wheels
QX1 Competition Gray Wheels
QX3 Chrome Wheels
R8C Museum Delivery
U3U Navigation with Single CD
VK3 Front License Plate Bracket
Interior:
023 Cobalt Red
193 Ebony
313 Cashmere
843 Titanium
026 Cobalt Red Two Tone
316 Cashmere Two Tone
846 Titanium Two Tone
Colors:
10U Arctic White
19U LeMans Blue Metallic
41U Black
45U Velocity Yellow Tintcoat
67U Machine Silver Metallic
74U Victory Red
80U Monterey Red Metallic
83U Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat
Top Colors:
29T Storm Gray
35T Beige
41T Black

1YY87 Z06 Coupe Information:
2 Packages; 1LZ, 2LZ
1 Transmissions: MN6 6 Speed
Options:
QL9 Polished Wheels
Q44 Competition Gray Wheels
R8C Museum Delivery
U3U Navigation with Single CD
VK3 Front License Plate Bracket
Interior:
023 Cobalt Red
193 Ebony
843 Titanium
Colors:
19U LeMans Blue Metallic
41U Black
45U Velocity Yellow Tintcoat
67U Machine Silver Metallic
74U Victory Red
83U Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat

Thats great Ken, but this info has been out for almost a week now with auctual pictures of the chips and seat samples.. Thanks for the info though...

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04-19-2006, 12:00 AM

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Thats great Ken, but this info has been out for almost a week now with auctual pictures of the chips and seat samples.. Thanks for the info though...

Everyone knows that the unconfirmed scuttlebutt has been out there. And as usual, our sources are accurate. However, it's nice to have the rumors confirmed by an official source.

Thanks Ken

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04-19-2006, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeusC6

cross drilled rotors on F55!
that ought to start some MORE long debated threads in here

Guess I need to add Z51 badges now, since the cross drilled rotors are no longer unique to mark it as a Z51.

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04-19-2006, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Fichtner

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GM mailed every dealer the new color selection with an actual chip of the new color. It is MUCH brighter and lighter than Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic!!!
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Hmmmm.....I think I made a post a few weeks ago about Atomic Orange being lighter & brighter.

Thanks Ken, for the "official" news on the 2007 changes.

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04-19-2006, 12:19 AM

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Ah, the three year lease... makes upcoming improvements a coming reality instead of a wish list for that which my 05 lacks! What abot the iPOD interface, GM?

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04-19-2006, 12:31 AM

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Everyone knows that the unconfirmed scuttlebutt has been out there. And as usual, our sources are accurate. However, it's nice to have the rumors confirmed by an official source.

Thanks Ken

Well there were auctual pictures of the paint chips and seat samples out last week...dosen't matter. Just glad people are bringing out new news..

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04-19-2006, 09:21 AM

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Can you get some detail about the acqstc noise reduction? I'd like to know how they are approaching this.

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04-19-2006, 09:28 AM

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Ken,
Thanks for the great heads up on the 07's..

1 question... the Z06 is listed with the interior choices.... are these just the bolster colors similar to this past year?? or are they going to off other interior color options this time around?

I wish they would offer the ebony with colored inserts like the other colors. Black with red perfs would be nice, as would the dark gray.

Oh well... those are the 2008 changes then...

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04-19-2006, 09:31 AM

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I didn't see OnStar as an option. Does that mean it's now standard? I wonder how much that will add to the new base pricing? Along with the "now standard" power vert top? I didn't like, want or need OnStar when I ordered my 06. I sure as heck wouldn't want it shoved down my throat as "standard" with a base price bump.

Tell me I wrong?

Tom

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04-19-2006, 10:09 AM

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It will be interesting to determine whether the 3LT package and F-55 will increase in price for 2007

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04-19-2006, 10:18 AM

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Can't wait to see the orange in person in the day light. Looks like they've addressed a couple of things folks have been complaining about, the audio system, and the steering wheel controls.

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04-19-2006, 11:03 AM

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New Dealer Accessories Available for 2007:

Racing spoiler
Body side moldings
Racing stripe package
Z06 sillplates
Z06 427 hood badge
Hood blanket with color logo

Body side moldings are back.

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04-19-2006, 11:33 AM

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Well there were auctual pictures of the paint chips and seat samples out last week...dosen't matter. Just glad people are bringing out new news..

And it's been that way here for 6 years: 10 to 12 months before a new model is released, rumors abound (from every aspect of the car including styling, to paint colors, steering wheel controls, HP, auto tranny or targa top in the Z06, wheel sizes, number of gears in the tranny, axle ratios, interior colors, etc). Then as the lead time shortens, the rumors become more accurate. By the time we get within 3 or 4 weeks of release, our infomation is dead on.

This is nothing new. And we still thank our official Forum supporting dealers when they come on and confirm what is true. And even at that late date, you can walk into a Chevy dealership and be more knowledgeable than 80% of the salesmen on the floor. Therefore, Ken's post is wothwhile.

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