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Old 12-04-2013, 01:00 PM
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Well, looks like ole Keeks had it nailed way back when. It'll be called a Z06( not all those other possibilities) and my guess is it'll have the supercharged LT4, we've all seen posted everywhere, that Keeks also said would be coming. I'm sure GM was thrilled with him, but truth be told, it was a good thing for us vette junkies, cause it keeps us in the fold and more ready to release the money cannon on another toy we can't live without( the super thrifties would never spring for the Z06 upcharge anyway, but the big spenders will be glad to. It's gonna be awesome !!!!!).
Old 12-04-2013, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by downhil
No, that's definitely the front. 90 degree angle at the bottom of door edge, and vertical seam running down to side splitter.
Are you sure, looks like the rear. The stone guard starts out thin and would widen behind the rear wheel.
Old 12-04-2013, 01:03 PM
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Can't wait to see it. Hopefully, I'll be able in a position to get one, seeing as how I missed out on the entire C6 production run. I haven't owned a Vette since Feb. 2002 when I sold my old C5 coupe.
Old 12-04-2013, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by musclecar6
( the super thrifties would never spring for the Z06 upcharge anyway, but the big spenders will be glad to...).
Not neccecarily.

Sure hope those responsible for pricing this new 'supercar' were sober when choosing MSRP.
Old 12-04-2013, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by sam90lx
Are you sure, looks like the rear. The stone guard starts out thin and would widen behind the rear wheel.
I went back and looked over some of the spy photos. After a second second look, I think it may also be the front because of the shape along the base edge under the vent. On the spy photos the rear brake vent looks fairly flat before the vent, which we don't see on this. The angle of the picture certainly doesn't give much away.

If Keeks stays true to form. This would be the LT4 660hp Supercharged engine.
Old 12-04-2013, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by sam90lx
Are you sure, looks like the rear. The stone guard starts out thin and would widen behind the rear wheel.
Look at the rear of the door vs. the front... it's clearly the front and the fender is flared with an add-on carbon extension that will flow into the splitter.


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Old 12-04-2013, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by FastMatt2
God please let it be a twin turbo!
Please let it not be twin turbo (or any other form of forced induction). Naturally aspirated engines are more exciting imo -- better sounding, higher revving, and lighter.
Old 12-04-2013, 01:11 PM
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Sam! Come on, look at the door corner and it becomes clear. After all you saw them in person, it's old hat for you.
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Our official story is here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...6-debut-naias/
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Where are those Keeks images at again??
Old 12-04-2013, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by sam90lx
Are you sure, looks like the rear. The stone guard starts out thin and would widen behind the rear wheel.
I agree….I think this is the rear tire and not the front.
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Originally Posted by Garret
I agree….I think this is the rear tire and not the front.
You need your eyes checked
Old 12-04-2013, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by travisnd
You need your eyes checked
um no…do you happen to see a nose piece in this picture to show it's the front?
Old 12-04-2013, 01:15 PM
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Im definitely going to to the Detroit auto show next month!
Old 12-04-2013, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Garret
um no…do you happen to see a nose piece in this picture to show it's the front?
Look at the door on the base car... it's clearly the front.



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We've confirmed that it is a shot of the front tire, vent and front of the door. Check out the updated article.
Old 12-04-2013, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by travisnd
Look at the door on the base car... it's clearly the front.



I agree it looks that way and time will tell…Who knows…we may all be very surprised when it finally shows up.

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Old 12-04-2013, 01:21 PM
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"the most track-capable Corvette ever,"
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Originally Posted by 00247
Sam! Come on, look at the door corner and it becomes clear. After all you saw them in person, it's old hat for you.
Lol....they were under blankets!
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Originally Posted by Garret
I agree it looks that way and time will tell…Who knows…we may all be very surprised when it finally shows up.
Nice work Garret....I think I am wrong...does look like the front with the comparison pic.
Who knows....damn small pic!

Sorry...just noticed Travisnd posted.

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