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Does make you wonder. If GM can release all those magical numbers to the SAE, why can't they release them to the general public(you know, the one's that will actually buy the car). I wonder how many C7's the SAE will buy, or for that matter, how many C7's will be purchased by SAE members? then I wonder how many C7's will be purchased by the general public, you know, the ones that are not SAE members.
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I can argue that all those C6's on the dealer's lots will tend to hold down prices on C7's. If the left over C6's are heavily discounted and the price differential becomes to high between the left over C6's and the new C7's some people will pass on the C7 and grab up a C6 as they know the C7's value as a used car will drop significantly as they drive it off the lot. People that were considering buying a C7 but purchase a left over C6's decrease the demand for the C7, which can cause dealers to drop C7's asking prices in order to get people to buy a C7 vs a left over C6..
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I can argue that all those C6's on the dealer's lots will tend to hold down prices on C7's. If the left over C6's are heavily discounted and the price differential becomes to high between the left over C6's and the new C7's some people will pass on the C7 and grab up a C6 as they know the C7's value as a used car will drop significantly as they drive it off the lot. People that were considering buying a C7 but purchase a left over C6's decrease the demand for the C7, which can cause dealers to drop C7's asking prices in order to get people to buy a C7 vs a left over C6..
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I can argue that all those C6's on the dealer's lots will tend to hold down prices on C7's. If the left over C6's are heavily discounted and the price differential becomes to high between the left over C6's and the new C7's some people will pass on the C7 and grab up a C6 as they know the C7's value as a used car will drop significantly as they drive it off the lot. People that were considering buying a C7 but purchase a left over C6's decrease the demand for the C7, which can cause dealers to drop C7's asking prices in order to get people to buy a C7 vs a left over C6..
http://www.kerbeck.com/kerbeck/kerbe...ette_inventory
When a person can get a new C6 with 430 HP for at or under 40k, makes a person want to go that route....but then again, your resale is lower than that of a C7 as well.
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Crazy how many C6's are left over and the rebates they are offering.
http://www.kerbeck.com/kerbeck/kerbe...ette_inventory
When a person can get a new C6 with 430 HP for at or under 40k, makes a person want to go that route....but then again, your resale is lower than that of a C7 as well.
http://www.kerbeck.com/kerbeck/kerbe...ette_inventory
When a person can get a new C6 with 430 HP for at or under 40k, makes a person want to go that route....but then again, your resale is lower than that of a C7 as well.
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Found it.....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...lt1-470hp.html
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I wish I could remember the title of the thread - I *think* he may have quoted the hp on the hi-po version as well.
Found it.....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...lt1-470hp.html
Found it.....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...lt1-470hp.html
He's stated this several times without alot of extra fluff on it. Will not name a source. And dared several guys to come back and call him on it when the final numbers are released. He also goes on to add there will not be a LS7 type engine for the Stingray series. It will be only be a 6.2L V8.. N/A or Supercharged all the way thru 2019.
This information matches up EXACTLY with what Keeks told us. Two engines.. base car & hi-performance model.. LT1 & LT4. Keek's CAD drawings even showed the two different engines in the bay. We've seen the real thing and it looks exactly like Keeks drawing with the LT1 installed. Why would doubt the LT4.
I think we have our information gentlemen. You guys can continue to ponder.. but if I was a betting man.. I'd say a 470hp LT1 & 660hp LT4.. and a 2015 ZR1 model are exactly what will get announced sometime this year. Goodbye Z06 & 427!
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Not only do I believe this guy. But his post history suggest he isnt bullshytting. Michigan native, UofM engineering degree, works in the automotive exhaust industry in Michigan and he's been saying since early December there will be ONLY two engine choices. 470hp LT1 or 660hp LT4.
He's stated this several times without alot of extra fluff on it. Will not name a source. And dared several guys to come back and call him on it when the final numbers are released. He also goes on to add there will not be a LS7 type engine for the Stingray series. It will be only be a 6.2L V8.. N/A or Supercharged all the way thru 2019.
This information matches up EXACTLY with what Keeks told us. Two engines.. base car & hi-performance model.. LT1 & LT4. Keek's CAD drawings even showed the two different engines in the bay. We've seen the real thing and it looks exactly like Keeks drawing with the LT1 installed. Why would doubt the LT4.
I think we have our information gentlemen. You guys can continue to ponder.. but if I was a betting man.. I'd say a 470hp LT1 & 660hp LT4.. and a 2015 ZR1 model are exactly what will get announced sometime this year. Goodbye Z06 & 427!
He's stated this several times without alot of extra fluff on it. Will not name a source. And dared several guys to come back and call him on it when the final numbers are released. He also goes on to add there will not be a LS7 type engine for the Stingray series. It will be only be a 6.2L V8.. N/A or Supercharged all the way thru 2019.
This information matches up EXACTLY with what Keeks told us. Two engines.. base car & hi-performance model.. LT1 & LT4. Keek's CAD drawings even showed the two different engines in the bay. We've seen the real thing and it looks exactly like Keeks drawing with the LT1 installed. Why would doubt the LT4.
I think we have our information gentlemen. You guys can continue to ponder.. but if I was a betting man.. I'd say a 470hp LT1 & 660hp LT4.. and a 2015 ZR1 model are exactly what will get announced sometime this year. Goodbye Z06 & 427!
I'm still hoping NPP will get us to 476-480hp.
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Not only do I believe this guy. But his post history suggest he isnt bullshytting. Michigan native, UofM engineering degree, works in the automotive exhaust industry in Michigan and he's been saying since early December there will be ONLY two engine choices. 470hp LT1 or 660hp LT4.
He's stated this several times without alot of extra fluff on it. Will not name a source. And dared several guys to come back and call him on it when the final numbers are released. He also goes on to add there will not be a LS7 type engine for the Stingray series. It will be only be a 6.2L V8.. N/A or Supercharged all the way thru 2019.
This information matches up EXACTLY with what Keeks told us. Two engines.. base car & hi-performance model.. LT1 & LT4. Keek's CAD drawings even showed the two different engines in the bay. We've seen the real thing and it looks exactly like Keeks drawing with the LT1 installed. Why would doubt the LT4.
I think we have our information gentlemen. You guys can continue to ponder.. but if I was a betting man.. I'd say a 470hp LT1 & 660hp LT4.. and a 2015 ZR1 model are exactly what will get announced sometime this year. Goodbye Z06 & 427!
He's stated this several times without alot of extra fluff on it. Will not name a source. And dared several guys to come back and call him on it when the final numbers are released. He also goes on to add there will not be a LS7 type engine for the Stingray series. It will be only be a 6.2L V8.. N/A or Supercharged all the way thru 2019.
This information matches up EXACTLY with what Keeks told us. Two engines.. base car & hi-performance model.. LT1 & LT4. Keek's CAD drawings even showed the two different engines in the bay. We've seen the real thing and it looks exactly like Keeks drawing with the LT1 installed. Why would doubt the LT4.
I think we have our information gentlemen. You guys can continue to ponder.. but if I was a betting man.. I'd say a 470hp LT1 & 660hp LT4.. and a 2015 ZR1 model are exactly what will get announced sometime this year. Goodbye Z06 & 427!