What do you think the weight of the C7 will be?
#21
Team Owner
The base coupe does weigh 3208 pounds, but GM could have produced a base C6 coupe that weighed 3025-3030 lbs using parts they currently have in the system. With the C7, I see no reason a 3000 pound base car can not be built.
#23
Melting Slicks
GM has already said the C7 will be significantly lighter, I'm expecting at least 100lbs less.
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#27
Melting Slicks
Adding "lightness" to a car also beefs up the cost. There will be trade-offs, I think, to keep the MSRP under control. A Z06 type super-light car, may be available at a later date, assuming sales of the base model support it. It will cost significantly more, of course.
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Looking from a different perspective they are shooting for $18/pound with a base 1LT coupe going for $55,000. Therefore 3055.6 pounds is my guess,
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#31
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#33
Burning Brakes
If my grocery store can do it...
#36
Did you guys see on GT5 thread it had a picture of weight in kilos I converted it to lbs
3306lbs.. who know if that is real..but they would need the weight to do the modeling..I will try to find the picture. haa haa here it is http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...for-ps3-2.html
3306lbs.. who know if that is real..but they would need the weight to do the modeling..I will try to find the picture. haa haa here it is http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...for-ps3-2.html
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#38
Race Director
If they are planning on a Z06 model I think some of the weight savings will be held specifically for that. If they do that I am thinking 3150 for the base and later the Z06 will be released just under 3100.
#40
Melting Slicks
Adding "lightness" to a car also beefs up the cost. There will be trade-offs, I think, to keep the MSRP under control. A Z06 type super-light car, may be available at a later date, assuming sales of the base model support it. It will cost significantly more, of course.