2008 Corvette Preliminary Information!
Burning Brakes
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Racer
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From: Amelia Island
Guess the folks that wanted a pop top automatic Z06 are going to be disappointed.
I'm guessing the 4LT will include features my son's 2005 Cadillac STS has, Bluetooth, ventilated seats, remote start, Air Quailty Sensor and power recline seat backs.
When I started out looking to buy a C6 I wanted a 2 option car, Z51 w/HUD, GM forced me to buy the 3LT. I'm guessing if you want ONE of the neat new features like Bluetooth etc you will be "forced" to buy the 4LT package.
Tom
I'm guessing the 4LT will include features my son's 2005 Cadillac STS has, Bluetooth, ventilated seats, remote start, Air Quailty Sensor and power recline seat backs.
When I started out looking to buy a C6 I wanted a 2 option car, Z51 w/HUD, GM forced me to buy the 3LT. I'm guessing if you want ONE of the neat new features like Bluetooth etc you will be "forced" to buy the 4LT package.
Tom
Pro
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From: Austin Tx
All I want to know are the prices. $47,000 is already pushing my limits for a new 2007, so if the 2008 is substantially more, that will seal the deal for me. Otherwise, I might be down with waiting a few more months for the latest and greatest... 
Burning Brakes
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From: East Bay CA
I'd be curious to hear any observations on the LS3 vs. the LS2. I realize
this picture is a small glimpse at the LS3. Maybe I'm imagining things but
the intake manifold looks different.
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com.../photo_15.html
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com..._look_feature/
http://www.motor-life.com/index.php?...id=1&bild_id=2
http://images.google.com/images?svnu...=Search+Images
this picture is a small glimpse at the LS3. Maybe I'm imagining things but
the intake manifold looks different.
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com.../photo_15.html
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com..._look_feature/
http://www.motor-life.com/index.php?...id=1&bild_id=2
http://images.google.com/images?svnu...=Search+Images
Team Owner
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From: Houston, TX
Some people are concerned that the dealers won't discount them as much do to the upgrades. I would bet that if that happens at all, it won't last more than a few months. If you can afford one now, I would be very confident that not much will change.
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I would say it is probably resonably accurate. The rims are new and would be the hardest thing to photoshop. I use Photoshop all day long, and there are tell-tale signs if it was a quick color tweak.
The yellow in the foreground matches the yellow in the reflection, as does the red match the slight red reflection fo the vette next to it.
This would rule out someon "selecting" the vette only and sliding the hue/sat to achieve this lighter blue.
However, there is no other Blue reference in the photo to suggest that "blue" wasn't just selected and then the Hue/sat adjusted. The result would be anything else that was the same blue would now be this lighter blue.
The sky is washed out, and that is usually a good indicator.
The yellow in the foreground matches the yellow in the reflection, as does the red match the slight red reflection fo the vette next to it.
This would rule out someon "selecting" the vette only and sliding the hue/sat to achieve this lighter blue.
However, there is no other Blue reference in the photo to suggest that "blue" wasn't just selected and then the Hue/sat adjusted. The result would be anything else that was the same blue would now be this lighter blue.
The sky is washed out, and that is usually a good indicator.
Burning Brakes
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From: Charlotte NC
It would make more sense if the polished were canceled and chrome was the only upgrade.
Safety Car
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From: Euless Texas
Safety Car
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From: Euless Texas
Even when an entirely new generation comes out, they don't raise the price any more than normal year-to-year increases. The only thing that will change is the new options.
Some people are concerned that the dealers won't discount them as much do to the upgrades. I would bet that if that happens at all, it won't last more than a few months. If you can afford one now, I would be very confident that not much will change.
Some people are concerned that the dealers won't discount them as much do to the upgrades. I would bet that if that happens at all, it won't last more than a few months. If you can afford one now, I would be very confident that not much will change.
I love the new blue, but the wheels are kind of blah.
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From: Austin Tx
Even when an entirely new generation comes out, they don't raise the price any more than normal year-to-year increases. The only thing that will change is the new options.
Some people are concerned that the dealers won't discount them as much do to the upgrades. I would bet that if that happens at all, it won't last more than a few months. If you can afford one now, I would be very confident that not much will change.
Some people are concerned that the dealers won't discount them as much do to the upgrades. I would bet that if that happens at all, it won't last more than a few months. If you can afford one now, I would be very confident that not much will change.
Instructor
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From: Mooresville North Carolina
Preliminary Order Information
You read it here first!
Dealers can begin submitting order requests on 5/24/07 with production beginning on 6/25/07.
Three models:
1YY07 Corvette Coupe
1YY67 Corvette Convertible
1YY87 Corvette Z06 Coupe
1YY07 Coupe Information:
4 Packages; 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, 4LT (Requires 245 or 425 Trim)
2 Transmissions: MX0 Automatic, MN6 6 Speed
Options:
C2L Transparent and Painted Top
CC3 Transparent Top
D30 Custom Color and Trim Combination
F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control Package
QG7 Polished Wheels
QX1 Competition Gray Wheels
R8C Museum Delivery
U3U Navigation with Single CD
UE1 OnStar Communications
VK3 Front License Plate Bracket
Z51 Performance Package
Interior:
023 Cobalt Red
026 Cobalt Red Two Tone with Embroidery
193 Ebony
245 No Description (Requires Package 4LT)
313 Cashmere
316 Cashmere Two Tone with Embroidery
425 Linen Custom Leather Wrapped (Required Package 4LT)
843 Titanium
846 Ebony with Titanium Two Tone
Colors:
10U Arctic White
41U Black
45U Velocity Yellow Tintcoat
67U Machine Silver Metallic
74U Victory Red
83U Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat
85U No Description
89U No Description
1YY67 Convertible Information:
3 Packages; 2LT, 3LT, 4LT (Requires 245 or 425 Trim)
2 Transmissions: MX0 Automatic, MN6 6 Speed
Options:
D30 Custom Color and Trim Combination
F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control Package
QG7 Polished Wheels
QX1 Competition Gray Wheels
R8C Museum Delivery
U3U Navigation with Single CD
UE1 OnStar Communications
VK3 Front License Plate Bracket
Z51 Performance Package
Interior:
023 Cobalt Red
026 Cobalt Red Two Tone with Embroidery
193 Ebony
245 No Description (Requires Package 4LT)
313 Cashmere
316 Cashmere Two Tone with Embroidery
425 Linen Custom Leather Wrapped (Required Package 4LT)
843 Titanium
846 Ebony with Titanium Two Tone
Colors:
10U Arctic White
41U Black
45U Velocity Yellow Tintcoat
67U Machine Silver Metallic
74U Victory Red
83U Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat
85U No Description
89U No Description
Top Colors:
35T Beige
37T Gray
41T Black
1YY87 Z06 Coupe Information:
3 Packages; 1LZ, 2LZ, 3LZ
1 Transmissions: MN6 6 Speed
Options:
D30 Custom Color and Trim Combination
Q44 Competition Gray Wheels
Q76 Chrome Wheels
QL9 Polished Wheels
R8C Museum Delivery
U3U Navigation with Single CD
UE1 OnStar Communications
VK3 Front License Plate Bracket
Interior:
023 Cobalt Red
193 Ebony
245 No Description
425 Linen Custom Leather Wrapped
843 Titanium
Colors:
41U Black
45U Velocity Yellow Tintcoat
67U Machine Silver Metallic
74U Victory Red
83U Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat
85U No Description
You read it here first!
Dealers can begin submitting order requests on 5/24/07 with production beginning on 6/25/07.
Three models:
1YY07 Corvette Coupe
1YY67 Corvette Convertible
1YY87 Corvette Z06 Coupe
1YY07 Coupe Information:
4 Packages; 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, 4LT (Requires 245 or 425 Trim)
2 Transmissions: MX0 Automatic, MN6 6 Speed
Options:
C2L Transparent and Painted Top
CC3 Transparent Top
D30 Custom Color and Trim Combination
F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control Package
QG7 Polished Wheels
QX1 Competition Gray Wheels
R8C Museum Delivery
U3U Navigation with Single CD
UE1 OnStar Communications
VK3 Front License Plate Bracket
Z51 Performance Package
Interior:
023 Cobalt Red
026 Cobalt Red Two Tone with Embroidery
193 Ebony
245 No Description (Requires Package 4LT)
313 Cashmere
316 Cashmere Two Tone with Embroidery
425 Linen Custom Leather Wrapped (Required Package 4LT)
843 Titanium
846 Ebony with Titanium Two Tone
Colors:
10U Arctic White
41U Black
45U Velocity Yellow Tintcoat
67U Machine Silver Metallic
74U Victory Red
83U Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat
85U No Description
89U No Description
1YY67 Convertible Information:
3 Packages; 2LT, 3LT, 4LT (Requires 245 or 425 Trim)
2 Transmissions: MX0 Automatic, MN6 6 Speed
Options:
D30 Custom Color and Trim Combination
F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control Package
QG7 Polished Wheels
QX1 Competition Gray Wheels
R8C Museum Delivery
U3U Navigation with Single CD
UE1 OnStar Communications
VK3 Front License Plate Bracket
Z51 Performance Package
Interior:
023 Cobalt Red
026 Cobalt Red Two Tone with Embroidery
193 Ebony
245 No Description (Requires Package 4LT)
313 Cashmere
316 Cashmere Two Tone with Embroidery
425 Linen Custom Leather Wrapped (Required Package 4LT)
843 Titanium
846 Ebony with Titanium Two Tone
Colors:
10U Arctic White
41U Black
45U Velocity Yellow Tintcoat
67U Machine Silver Metallic
74U Victory Red
83U Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat
85U No Description
89U No Description
Top Colors:
35T Beige
37T Gray
41T Black
1YY87 Z06 Coupe Information:
3 Packages; 1LZ, 2LZ, 3LZ
1 Transmissions: MN6 6 Speed
Options:
D30 Custom Color and Trim Combination
Q44 Competition Gray Wheels
Q76 Chrome Wheels
QL9 Polished Wheels
R8C Museum Delivery
U3U Navigation with Single CD
UE1 OnStar Communications
VK3 Front License Plate Bracket
Interior:
023 Cobalt Red
193 Ebony
245 No Description
425 Linen Custom Leather Wrapped
843 Titanium
Colors:
41U Black
45U Velocity Yellow Tintcoat
67U Machine Silver Metallic
74U Victory Red
83U Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat
85U No Description
Team Owner
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From: Texas
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Aren't they switching to forged wheels in '08? If so, those will likely "shine up" better than the current cast wheels when polished. The C5 polished wheels (which were forged) were so shiny they damn near looked lke crome. That's what I'm hoping for.
Team Owner
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From: Cleveland OH
... but the odd thing is that if GM makes only the Polished ones Forged and they are not split spoke .... they will be the odd-ball of the bunch ...
Safety Car
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From: So. California
Instructor
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Melting Slicks
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From: Burlington County NJ
I think you'd be better off going with the base wheels, then doing a wheel exchange with WCC or someone for chrome. cheaper that way and I wish I had done that on my 2005.