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Jan 7, 2013 | 02:59 PM

michaelrm1

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cool article

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2...roit-auto-show

Jan 7, 2013 | 03:08 PM

GmdVT

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"Thanks to broad use of carbon fiber, magnesium and aluminum, the 'Vette will weigh about 10 percent less."

10% reduction in weight ehhhhh 2900 lbs would be amazing but I am skeptical.

Jan 7, 2013 | 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GmdVT

"Thanks to broad use of carbon fiber, magnesium and aluminum, the 'Vette will weigh about 10 percent less."

10% reduction in weight ehhhhh 2900 lbs would be amazing but I am skeptical.

What does the base C6 weigh?

Jan 7, 2013 | 03:14 PM

GmdVT

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What does the base C6 weigh?

~3200 iirc

Jan 7, 2013 | 03:22 PM

Supersonic 427

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What does the base C6 weigh?

My SC reg. has mine at 3208# ('12 1LT Coupe)

Jan 7, 2013 | 03:55 PM

red2012

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My NY registration has my '12 2LT coupe at 3154lb

Jan 7, 2013 | 04:04 PM

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2900 divided by 465 = 6.23 pounds per hp. better than a C6Z06

Jan 7, 2013 | 04:07 PM

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omg.. if this is true.... 450hp wouldnt be so bad

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Jan 7, 2013 | 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DREAMERAK

2900 divided by 465 = 6.23 pounds per hp. better than a C6Z06

You had to go ahead and point that out

Jan 7, 2013 | 04:12 PM

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You had to go ahead and point that out

I could not help myself

now add in better aero and gearing!

Jan 7, 2013 | 04:25 PM

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Would be really awesome if the base was faster in a strait line than the new Cobra...

Jan 7, 2013 | 05:19 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DREAMERAK

2900 divided by 465 = 6.23 pounds per hp. better than a C6Z06

2900 divided by 465 = 6.24 ( you're living in a dream world)
2900 divided by 450 = 6.44 (to low a weight but okay on horsepower)
3000 divided by 450 = 6.66(realistic weight and horsepower)

3175 divided by 505 = 6.29 (actual Z06 weight and horsepower)
3355 divided by 505 = 6.64 (actual weight and horsepower of 427 convertible)
3208 divided by 436 = 7.36 (actual C6 weight and horsepower)

Jan 7, 2013 | 05:56 PM

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I could not help myself

now add in better aero and gearing!

Fixin what everybody(cept me) complains about on the c-6 is gonna add weight,yes the interior.2900 aint happenin.

Jan 7, 2013 | 08:14 PM

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Fixin what everybody(cept me) complains about on the c-6 is gonna add weight,yes the interior.2900 aint happenin.

If we can only talk about GM confirmed data there is not going to be a hell of alot to talk about. the artical linked by the OP states "about a10% weight reduction". 2013 C6 weighs 3208 - 10% = about 2888.

Jan 7, 2013 | 08:16 PM

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Dreams are one of the things that make life worth living.

Jan 7, 2013 | 08:26 PM

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John T

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Dreams are one of the things that make life worth living.

It has been fun

Jan 8, 2013 | 12:25 AM

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but thats not to the wheels, z06 is around 430 to the wheels.i have even seen one at 397 to the wheels,

so thats 3175/430=7.38 or 3175/397=7.997

Jan 8, 2013 | 12:41 AM

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The standard/base 2014 Corvette will NOT weigh only 2888 pounds.
Not even 2950 pounds.
Now, is 3040 - 3090 pounds possible?
Yes.

Jan 8, 2013 | 02:31 AM

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jdhommert

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i won't need any blue pills anymore if the weight starts with a two

i mean not that i need them...or have ever taken them

You don't even know what they are for don't judge me