Is the Z51 a "Base" Corvette?
09-13-2013, 06:46 PM
#21
Burning Brakes
My opinion is that you call it whatever the manufacturer thought was important enough to put on the outside of the car. BTW, for reasons totally goofy to me, they call it "Stingray" but decided to keep that a secret by not putting that name anywhere on the car, leaving people to guess what the goofy looking emblem on the front fender is.
I would have much rather seen the word Stingray on the car verses a little sperm thing on the side of the front fender. No one outside Corvette lovers will ever know what it is!!!!
09-13-2013, 06:46 PM
#22
Racer
Thread Starter
09-13-2013, 06:55 PM
#23
Burning Brakes
While I agree it's upgraded handling etc. (I ordered a Z51), There is no difference in HP or TQ. Unlike the 427, Z06 and ZR1, these C7's all have the same power performance. Bottom line you can't tell me a 1LT is called a base and not a 2LT or 3LT, these are all just options like the Z51. Forget the idea that a Z51 has it's own model code. Side by side looking at both cars there is no physical distinction period like there was with the above models as I mentioned before.
09-13-2013, 07:09 PM
#25
Racer
To me, it's a 14' Corvette Stingray. You want more? It's a C7. Still more you ask? (man you are persistent), It's a 2014 Corvette Stingray C7 with the Z51 option. Oh, now you want a ride. (pushy...ok, let's go!) 
09-13-2013, 07:11 PM
#26
Instructor
The available Z51 Performance Package takes
Stingray performance to track levels. It includes larger
19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels; a dry-sump oil
system; Electronic Limited-Slip Differential; larger
front brakes, slotted rotors with black calipers; specific
gear ratios, shocks springs and stabilizer bars; plus
available Magnetic Ride Control and Performance
Traction Management.
09-13-2013, 07:26 PM
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09-13-2013, 08:39 PM
#29
Team Owner
I'm not a fan of dash plaques either. They are some sort of reminder so when you are driving down the road in case you forgot what you bought????
Last edited by jschindler; 09-13-2013 at 08:50 PM.
09-13-2013, 08:47 PM
#30
Le Mans Master
09-13-2013, 08:50 PM
#31
Le Mans Master
09-13-2013, 08:54 PM
#32
09-13-2013, 08:54 PM
#33
Le Mans Master
09-13-2013, 08:56 PM
#34
Uhhh, so if it's okay for a Ferrari it's okay for a Corvette? You don't see a picture of Enzo Ferrari on the front fender, do you?
I'm not a fan of dash plaques either. They are some sort of reminder so when you are driving down the road in case you forgot what you bought????
I'm not a fan of dash plaques either. They are some sort of reminder so when you are driving down the road in case you forgot what you bought????
09-13-2013, 09:04 PM
#35
Le Mans Master
Yes, the Z51 has a lot more going on. It is an OPTIONAL equipment package.
I won't debate it. As others have said, call it what you want to. When they introduce a different model with a more powerful or at least different engine, I'll consider it as a separate model.
Last edited by jackhall99; 09-13-2013 at 09:07 PM.
09-13-2013, 09:46 PM
#37
Melting Slicks
For the first time, no, it isn't a base car in my opinion.
Once it gets it's own Merchandising Model designation, it is a model unto itself and since it has additional performance content when compared to the non-Z51 Stingray I would say that a "base" coupe is the non-Z51 Stingray Coupe and a "base" convertible is a non-Z51 Stingray Convertible.
The merchandising model codes are distinct and as such the Z51 is it's own model as much as a coupe and convertible are.
1YY07 is a Corvette Stingray Coupe.
1YX07 is a Corvette Stingray Z51 Coupe.
Previously the only distinction that a Z51 car had was an RPO code on the glove box as far as product model identification was concerned.
I think you would be warranted in calling it either a Stingray or a Stingray Z51. Frankly, the only people who will care or know the difference are other Corvette owners and fans. If you said Stingray, anyone who knew or cared would likely ask you if it was a Z51.
Once it gets it's own Merchandising Model designation, it is a model unto itself and since it has additional performance content when compared to the non-Z51 Stingray I would say that a "base" coupe is the non-Z51 Stingray Coupe and a "base" convertible is a non-Z51 Stingray Convertible.
The merchandising model codes are distinct and as such the Z51 is it's own model as much as a coupe and convertible are.
1YY07 is a Corvette Stingray Coupe.
1YX07 is a Corvette Stingray Z51 Coupe.
Previously the only distinction that a Z51 car had was an RPO code on the glove box as far as product model identification was concerned.
I think you would be warranted in calling it either a Stingray or a Stingray Z51. Frankly, the only people who will care or know the difference are other Corvette owners and fans. If you said Stingray, anyone who knew or cared would likely ask you if it was a Z51.
C5 & C6 Option
C7 VIN difference.
Considering the OPs original quote "Would you consider a C7 with the Z51 as still a "base" Corvette? If you bought a C7 with the Z51 package and someone asks you what level or trim it is, would you say that it's a base model or a Z51? Just wondering."
The question is unclear (i.e. "Base Corvette" "Level of Trim" "Base Model) and not easy to answer, what does the 5th digit in the VIN represent (Model or trim)?
Last edited by BRCC; 09-13-2013 at 09:54 PM.
09-13-2013, 09:55 PM
#38
For the first time, no, it isn't a base car in my opinion.
Once it gets it's own Merchandising Model designation, it is a model unto itself and since it has additional performance content when compared to the non-Z51 Stingray I would say that a "base" coupe is the non-Z51 Stingray Coupe and a "base" convertible is a non-Z51 Stingray Convertible.
The merchandising model codes are distinct and as such the Z51 is it's own model as much as a coupe and convertible are.
1YY07 is a Corvette Stingray Coupe.
1YX07 is a Corvette Stingray Z51 Coupe.
Previously the only distinction that a Z51 car had was an RPO code on the glove box as far as product model identification was concerned.
I think you would be warranted in calling it either a Stingray or a Stingray Z51. Frankly, the only people who will care or know the difference are other Corvette owners and fans. If you said Stingray, anyone who knew or cared would likely ask you if it was a Z51.
Once it gets it's own Merchandising Model designation, it is a model unto itself and since it has additional performance content when compared to the non-Z51 Stingray I would say that a "base" coupe is the non-Z51 Stingray Coupe and a "base" convertible is a non-Z51 Stingray Convertible.
The merchandising model codes are distinct and as such the Z51 is it's own model as much as a coupe and convertible are.
1YY07 is a Corvette Stingray Coupe.
1YX07 is a Corvette Stingray Z51 Coupe.
Previously the only distinction that a Z51 car had was an RPO code on the glove box as far as product model identification was concerned.
I think you would be warranted in calling it either a Stingray or a Stingray Z51. Frankly, the only people who will care or know the difference are other Corvette owners and fans. If you said Stingray, anyone who knew or cared would likely ask you if it was a Z51.
STINGZ
I'm sure someone will use this on their license plate!
Last edited by BlueOx; 09-13-2013 at 09:59 PM.
09-13-2013, 10:37 PM
#39
Le Mans Master
