Why doesn't GM...?
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Melting Slicks
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Why doesn't GM...?
After reading the threads speculating on body changes and on using Z06 body parts on a standard C6, something clicked.
Porsche makes a lot of money by selling models of the 911 from time to time that incorporate the Turbo wide fenders with the naturally aspirated engine. Why doesn't GM do the same with the 'Vette? It wouldn't need to be the whole look, but would incorporate the fenders flares to accomodate wider wheels, for example. The parts could be made from the same material as the base car, rather than carbon fiber or whatever to save money. It's the look. They could skip the hood scoop as far as I'm concerned.
They could easily charge $2-3000 for this without any problem. If done on a vert, it'd be the first step to building your own Z06 vert.
Just a thought.
Porsche makes a lot of money by selling models of the 911 from time to time that incorporate the Turbo wide fenders with the naturally aspirated engine. Why doesn't GM do the same with the 'Vette? It wouldn't need to be the whole look, but would incorporate the fenders flares to accomodate wider wheels, for example. The parts could be made from the same material as the base car, rather than carbon fiber or whatever to save money. It's the look. They could skip the hood scoop as far as I'm concerned.
They could easily charge $2-3000 for this without any problem. If done on a vert, it'd be the first step to building your own Z06 vert.
Just a thought.
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It's been said that demise of the ZR1 was partially due to the fact that it didn't look any different than the regular vette. I think GM would want to differentiate the two cars. Although, if the GM bean counters figure out they would make more money doing it, they probably would.
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It's been said that demise of the ZR1 was partially due to the fact that it didn't look any different than the regular vette. I think GM would want to differentiate the two cars. Although, if the GM bean counters figure out they would make more money doing it, they probably would.
I don't think Chevy wants to blur the distinction between Z06 and non-Z06 Corvettes. It would have a negative impact on Z06 sales/values.
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But, I'll ask it anyhows.
Which came first in the design of the C6?
The Z06 or the milder standard C6?
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Well, since the standard C6 was out in 2004 for the MY 2005 and the C6Z06 did not appear until the next model year, I'd have to guess the standard C6 design came first. But, they were probably worked on at the same time.
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Agreed but not really... negative impact on Z06 sales/values? I would guess that less than 1% of the people that purchase the Z06 was because of the way it LOOKED... I'm sure it's performance! As far as distinction, the 911's have a "wide body kit" but no fender vents like the turbos. Chevy could do the same...
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Agreed but not really... negative impact on Z06 sales/values? I would guess that less than 1% of the people that purchase the Z06 was because of the way it LOOKED... I'm sure it's performance! As far as distinction, the 911's have a "wide body kit" but no fender vents like the turbos. Chevy could do the same...
