marcus769

After seeing the changes that are going to be available on the grand sport, the Z06 is surely due for some significant changes (maybe there already is, that I dont know about), but having almost every option available to the grand sport that the Z06 has which sets it apart, who the hell would pay for just the engine/power of the Z06!? How cool is it to have the Z06 looks, handling, braking of a Z06 with no roof!? People are excited as hell for the new Grand Sport and they should be. I dont even know if pricing is released yet, so I shouldn't get too uptight about this, but hopefully they're making some nice changes on the Z!

My .02 on what they should do for the Z06:

* New seats! At least make it an option! Recaros please!
* More/ different wheel choices
* An optional suspension
* Why not more power!?

MisterZ28

I think maybe the year is a bit early.

CorvetteKidd98

I only hope that the government doesn't interfere with the production of sports cars, although I fear it is inevitable. Get your corvettes now before its too late, especially now that the Feds have such a hand in GM's production decisions. I'm a GM guy all the way but you have to give Ford respect for not taking the bailout money and remaining "pure" and away from government intervention. Only time will show what will happen to the automotive industry. America's going to hell in a hand basket, and i'm afraid we're taking the corvette with us.

02MillenniumVette

Ford didnt need the bailout money so why would you really need to respect them for that decision!? Corvette is not going anywhere anytime soon. So dont get too worried about it.

MVP'S ZO6

MVP'S ZO6

Even if the Govt takes complete control as long as there is a demand for the car it will be produced. GM and its world class engineers will continue to meet emission standards while producing the most power they can out of these cars when the time calls for it. The other car manufacturers will follow suit. or visa versa. The govt. interest in the car manufacturers is for two major reasons. (1.) to keep as many of the jobs possible in america. (2) Now allow foreign control of a major US. money maker and economy cornerstone, i.e. the big 3 which includes GM. Even if ford decided to pass out rather then tap out the Govt. will not let majority control go to a foreign place. However, to sort of counterdict what I said earlier, if the govt. does take control of say, GM and canking the vette and all the GMPD stuff ect. ect. means keeping the company floating (i.e. our economy) then thats what they will do.

in othe words the big 3 are a HUGE HUGE part of american economy and the Govt. will do what it takes to keep our country afloat which may include putting restrictions and regulations and part ownership on company's like GM. I love my car and performance just as much as the next guy but it isnt going to do me a damn bit of good if I dont have a place to live.

911AXER

I'm no expert or prognosicator but history shows us that the Z06 can stay at the same HP and have other significant improvments that drives the sales and the desire to buy one. Remember 385 hp and 405 hp for how many years? At some point our environment in all facets will put a ceiling on the Corvette power. But we love the Corvette technology don't we? It keeps us coming back. I don't know about you but 638 hp is very stout and 505 makes a weighty statement. All I can say is where are the drawings and spy photos???

PRE-Z06

they don't even have to bump power for an improvement, just add carbon fiber roof and seats, carbon ceramic brakes, magnetic ride suspension, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, and twin disc clutch!

bvanwoud

I like your thinking

corvet786c

I cant believe this post is still goin. I just asked a simple question.

amscene

That would be awesome

vvv90

"Do you see what you get!? ... Do you see what you get when you mess with the Orphans!?!?!?"

LT4 F45

they will get a 60th anniversary out of the C5.5/C6 generation before the C7 came out like the new space age 84 corvette back in 1983 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP7ijUkgc-4 it was a party back then but i would like the hidden headlight back somewhere in a hidden area around the hood...

JD'sAtomicOrange

Yep, I can't remember too many salesmen who knew more than I did when I reached the showroom! My memory is failing in a lot of areas, but somehow the Lord spared me when it comes to car knowledge dating back to the 50's and forward to the numerous articles and blogs I read. And our wives wonder why we can't remember to stop at Piggly Wiggly for milk and bread on the way home, but can recall exact specs about cars from decades ago like the firing order of a Mustang 289 hypo......

Strange, but true.

BAD2000TA

Yeah, that would be 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. I get the same reaction from my wife, too!!

tonyh2000

not C7 related.