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Mar 2, 2017 | 01:07 PM

ttay3

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Car and Driver -- ZR1

I hope this hasn't been shared . . .

I was traveling yesterday and stopped to get some water and saw the new Car and Driver with a picture of the new ZR1 . . . of course it looks like the Z06 with a larger spoiler on the back and a different hood. It's just cool to see it there and listed as the #1 car that is worth waiting for . . . .

Mar 2, 2017 | 01:12 PM

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Geez! Perhaps it's me, but that spoiler ??? What The ... ???

Thanks for the pic. Now I'm doubly sure I didn't waste any time waiting for that.

I like the hood, though.

Last edited by cor66vette; Mar 2, 2017 at 01:13 PM. Reason: *Added* I like the hood, though.

Mar 2, 2017 | 01:16 PM

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I was surprised to get my copy yesterday and I didn't see anything on the forum. Not much new info in the article.

Mar 2, 2017 | 01:18 PM

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There's something about that hood. I wonder if it will fit a GS?

Mar 2, 2017 | 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cor66vette

There's something about that hood. I wonder if it will fit a GS?

Yes, the hood/front-end is good . . . . . yeah, the spoiler!!!! the verdict is still out!

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Mar 2, 2017 | 01:27 PM

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Yet, you'll see plenty of them being driven around towns across the country with that big, ugly rear spoiler. I'm digging the front-end, though.

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Mar 2, 2017 | 01:31 PM

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Holy gaping gills and fins.

Mar 2, 2017 | 01:34 PM

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Chevy better bring more than that -- a LOT more.
Way too much like a Z06 with an add-on ironing board.

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Mar 2, 2017 | 01:36 PM

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I am sure that there will be different spoiler options than that hideous wing!

Mar 2, 2017 | 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cor66vette

There's something about that hood. I wonder if it will fit a GS?

I would guess "no", at least not with the GS bumper cover.
If the drawing is accurate (and there is no reason to think that it is), looks like the hood and nose cone have to be used together, due to the new creases on the front of the hood extending down to either side of the cross-flag emblem on the front bumper cover.

If that's the case, its too bad, because I know a lot of owners have been liking the enlarged ports in the front of the "ZR1" nose drawings, and were hoping it would be an easy mod to swap their existing front bumper cover for the new hotness. However, if the hood also needs to be changed, then it becomes really expensive.

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Mar 2, 2017 | 01:40 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kent1999

Chevy better bring more than that -- a LOT more.
Way too much like a Z06 with an add-on ironing board.

this is why i think there is no ZR1, just a refresh for the Z06

Mar 2, 2017 | 01:42 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kent1999

Chevy better bring more than that -- a LOT more.
Way too much like a Z06 with an add-on ironing board.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patastic

this is why i think there is no ZR1, just a refresh for the Z06

Perhaps a "Z06R"?

Seems a little over the top to do an "R" add-on pkg that changes the nose and hood, but who knows?

Mar 2, 2017 | 01:49 PM

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That wing reminds me of the old rabbit ears we would put on our tvs for better reception .

Mar 2, 2017 | 01:51 PM

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are they running 20% off yet? I want one

Mar 2, 2017 | 01:51 PM

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It'll be a zr1 without a doubt in my opinion. As for the wing it may not be the best looking but I don't think it looks bad at all. Downforce is going to be very important just like on the viper ACR for which this car will be a direct competitor. One thing that GM definitely cares about is getting their zr1 around every track faster than the current king the Viper Acr.

Mar 2, 2017 | 01:52 PM

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The spoiler is for folks who are crazy enough to try and drive 150 mph. I guess if you are going to track the car it would be helpful but on the street it is hideous just like the one on the WRX STi.

Mar 2, 2017 | 02:49 PM

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Mar 2, 2017 | 03:00 PM

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I like it! The rear wing looks good and the nose of the car is outstanding.

Mar 2, 2017 | 03:02 PM

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That's a believable rendering. It'll be fun to see how close it is.

Mar 2, 2017 | 03:12 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rmorin1249

The spoiler is for folks who are crazy enough to try and drive 150 mph. I guess if you are going to track the car it would be helpful but on the street it is hideous just like the one on the WRX STi.

Maybe that's who they are marketing that car too. I would buy that car minus that wing. If I was twenty something maybe I would consider it but at 50 years old.....no freaking way.

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