Is it premature to start a C7 Z06 Z07 thread?
11-16-2013, 06:53 AM
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I'm hoping the engine in the Z06 will be a NA 7 liter version of the LT1 that puts out around 550 hp. Given how well the LT1 responds to minor bolt-ons and a tune, that should be easily accomplished just with displacement and a slightly hotter cam. Also hoping it *won't* be hand built, to keep the cost down.
Other than that, wide body of course, with 12" wide rear wheels (maybe even 13" with 345s on them!). Keep the Z51 brakes as a base level option. A lot of folks won't be tracking their Z51s and I bet the same will hold true for the Z06, so why not offer Z51 level brakes as an option?
The above should easily be doable for well under $80k out the door for a base model I would think.
Other than that, wide body of course, with 12" wide rear wheels (maybe even 13" with 345s on them!). Keep the Z51 brakes as a base level option. A lot of folks won't be tracking their Z51s and I bet the same will hold true for the Z06, so why not offer Z51 level brakes as an option?
The above should easily be doable for well under $80k out the door for a base model I would think.
Last edited by Stunt; 11-16-2013 at 06:55 AM.
11-16-2013, 08:08 AM
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Does anybody think or know if there will be any differences in the gills, any cosmetic changes from the c7? What will "set" the ZO6 from the base c7 as to just looking at the two cars? GM will surely do something different to give it a new look.
11-16-2013, 08:14 AM
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Edit: Here's a picture to illustrate my point.
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11-16-2013, 08:44 AM
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I think the gills will be more pronounced for sure. If you look at the Z07 spyshots, while it is obvious the rear fenders are flared, the front fenders look the same. However, the front tire size is significantly wider to the point of sticking out way past the front fender. So, either GM releases the car like that, which I doubt, or they will also design flared front fenders likely with different, more distinguishable front vents/gills.
Edit: Here's a picture to illustrate my point.
Edit: Here's a picture to illustrate my point.
11-16-2013, 09:16 AM
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11-16-2013, 09:49 AM
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Yes I did, and hopefully it means GM took a lesson from how successful the 427 Vert was--2,552 made instead of only the thousand or so that many thought at first--and will give us a choice of targa, FRC, or vert for the C7Z. We'll know in a couple months.
11-16-2013, 09:51 AM
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11-16-2013, 09:54 AM
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11-16-2013, 10:04 AM
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11-16-2013, 10:11 AM
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11-16-2013, 10:24 AM
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Essentially they did. It's called the 427 Convertible. Same engine, same brakes, same front and rear fenders. It's essentially a ragtop Z06 without the Z06 moniker.
11-16-2013, 11:02 AM
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11-16-2013, 11:10 AM
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Minor details! Yea, it had the steel frame but apparently they felt it needed it. Still, it was Z06 drivetrain which makes it a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Fortunately it would appear that the days of steel frames are a thing of the past for the Corvette.
Yea, it had the steel frame but apparently they felt it needed it. Still, it was Z06 drivetrain which makes it a wolf in sheep's clothing.Fortunately it would appear that the days of steel frames are a thing of the past for the Corvette.
11-16-2013, 11:26 AM
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I have a few things on my wish list for the zo6 and zr1.
For the z06 hoping for NA 7.0 litre or 7.4 litre direct injection, vvt. Also if it don't got auto option, PDK or normal auto then not getting one . Power like to see 550 to 600hp.
Weight might be bit lighter than normal base car. Of course it should have wider tires ,fenders ,and like to see a lower intake type scoop on the back quarter panels behind the door like seen on some z06 renders.
They could put some carbon fiber factory options for the rear spoiler and maybe some side skirts and front lower lip like they had on the zr1 or they could leave those again for the new zr1. They could maybe have the car slightly lower factory or possibly use an adjustable system for ride height like have on my SL55.
That car lowers automatically at higher speeds or you can lower it or raise it manually ,a handy feature depending on situation like higher driveways.
I don't think they have to do much exotic on the z06 or zr1 in terms of frame, floors, but they still might be able to shave a 100 or so pounds off these models.
I would like to see the top zr1 being at least a 6.2 or bigger engine supercharged or twin turbo pushing out at least 650 to 700 hp.
Hoping to see return of Atomic Orange color on the z06 or zr1 as well and some different wheels optional on these cars too. And maybe factory could offer metal inserts like Racemesh makes for the vents ,bumper grill, etc.
Because there was no z06 or zr1 yet and because would wind up trading up the base car and likely lose a bunch of money from deprecation and taxes I recently bought a 2007 911 turbo.
Its unlikely I would buy a z06 or zr1 new as hate getting hit with huge depreciation prefer to buy one a few years old like did with my 2008 z06,my SL55 or my 911 turbo but of course its nice to order brand new and get the car exactly as you want to. Anyway hoping the cars come out soon so they can start depreciating. And if they don't offer auto or PDK on the z06 or zr1 then will guess pick up a base car. Got to have a new vette in the stable within year or two.
For the z06 hoping for NA 7.0 litre or 7.4 litre direct injection, vvt. Also if it don't got auto option, PDK or normal auto then not getting one . Power like to see 550 to 600hp.
Weight might be bit lighter than normal base car. Of course it should have wider tires ,fenders ,and like to see a lower intake type scoop on the back quarter panels behind the door like seen on some z06 renders.
They could put some carbon fiber factory options for the rear spoiler and maybe some side skirts and front lower lip like they had on the zr1 or they could leave those again for the new zr1. They could maybe have the car slightly lower factory or possibly use an adjustable system for ride height like have on my SL55.
That car lowers automatically at higher speeds or you can lower it or raise it manually ,a handy feature depending on situation like higher driveways.
I don't think they have to do much exotic on the z06 or zr1 in terms of frame, floors, but they still might be able to shave a 100 or so pounds off these models.
I would like to see the top zr1 being at least a 6.2 or bigger engine supercharged or twin turbo pushing out at least 650 to 700 hp.
Hoping to see return of Atomic Orange color on the z06 or zr1 as well and some different wheels optional on these cars too. And maybe factory could offer metal inserts like Racemesh makes for the vents ,bumper grill, etc.
Because there was no z06 or zr1 yet and because would wind up trading up the base car and likely lose a bunch of money from deprecation and taxes I recently bought a 2007 911 turbo.
Its unlikely I would buy a z06 or zr1 new as hate getting hit with huge depreciation prefer to buy one a few years old like did with my 2008 z06,my SL55 or my 911 turbo but of course its nice to order brand new and get the car exactly as you want to. Anyway hoping the cars come out soon so they can start depreciating. And if they don't offer auto or PDK on the z06 or zr1 then will guess pick up a base car. Got to have a new vette in the stable within year or two.
Last edited by ALLANB; 11-16-2013 at 11:32 AM.
11-16-2013, 11:49 AM
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Not to worry. There are those who have bought a C7 that will swap out their 2014 C7 for a 2015 Z07 etc, without a second thought. They will have fed their passion and enjoyed the C7 and will then enjoy the upgrade to the C7Z when it comes available. A win/win for them. As to the rest, many have to stretch the budget just to afford a C7. The others are usually too tight to ever spend the extra required for a 427vert/ Z06/ZR1/Z07, Lingenfelter,Callaway etc, that completely transforms the vette addicts experience, so for them, the 2014 C7 will be good enough. Those of us that have gone the hotter version route in our C5/C6 rides, would never be satisfied with "only" 460 HP/465TQ if we're used to 600/700 HP + etc vettes. Big difference in the thrill ride component.
