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Old 01-08-2014, 06:33 PM
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there is a leak saying just about anything. this C7 thing is a veritable sieve. probably all orchestrated by gm for the marketing "benefit." not a totally stupid approach. any publicity is good publicity--or so "they" say.
Leak is on autoguide http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...cs-leaked.html
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Old 01-08-2014, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Fast Lane
Checkout one of the comments made:

"Specs are incorrect. The C7 Stingray Forum Facebook page have the Official specs from GM that are 625 hp, and 635 ft/lbs of torque, for the 6.2L Supercharged Z06, available with 7 speed manual or 8 speed automatic transmission."
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Old 01-08-2014, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Checkout one of the comments made:

"Specs are incorrect. The C7 Stingray Forum Facebook page have the Official specs from GM that are 625 hp, and 635 ft/lbs of torque, for the 6.2L Supercharged Z06, available with 7 speed manual or 8 speed automatic transmission."
"Now, without further ado, here is that 1st pic of the new Z06. We have released this photo on our Facebook page, and the specs as well, that are 100% guaranteed, and I will go ahead and republish them here for you.

Yes, we love the new Z06!!!!! More pics coming soon before the reveal!! Stay Tuned!!!

Engine: 6.2 liter Supercharged
HP: 625 Horsepower
Torque: 635 ft/lbs
Transmission: 7 Speed Manual and optional 8 Speed Automatic."
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Originally Posted by thedofuss
apparently good ole nick has not been watching the news lately, nor spoken with any dealerships. the common wisdom has it that basically all cars will soon be supercharged--as you know its the best way to keep engine size down, while increasing hp. its all about money.
This could be the most not true statement I have ever seen on this forum.
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Old 01-09-2014, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rcallen484
Yes, we love the new Z06!!!!! More pics coming soon before the reveal!! Stay Tuned!!!
Where are the rest of the "teaser" pics? We can't possibly be expected to wait 3 more long days before anything else is leaked!
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Old 01-09-2014, 02:09 PM
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Can't wait! I just hope that there is a dual clutch option.
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Old 01-09-2014, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by thedofuss
the common wisdom has it that basically all cars will soon be supercharged--as you know its the best way to keep engine size down, while increasing hp. its all about money.
The vast majority of OEMs are going toward small twin turbos with direct injection, not supercharging.

Off the top of my head, only Jaguar, Audi, and GM are sticking with blowers. MB and Ford have already abandoned supercharging.
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Originally Posted by doctorv8
the vast majority of oems are going toward small twin turbos with direct injection, not supercharging.

Off the top of my head, only jaguar, audi, and gm are sticking with blowers. Mb and ford have already abandoned supercharging.
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Old 01-09-2014, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JsnMR2
gt500
Already being phased out of production as S197 Mustangs are discontinued. The Trinity 5.8 will not survive into the new chassis.

I have one of the last examples in my garage, and it will be the high point in American car HP for some time, I predict.
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Originally Posted by DoctorV8
Already being phased out of production as S197 Mustangs are discontinued. The Trinity 5.8 will not survive into the new chassis.

I have one of the last examples in my garage, and it will be the high point in American car HP for some time, I predict.
I see your point. I have never seen any evidence of turbo charging in the next gen GT500 though. Have you?

I am curious, with how hot my C6Z can get on ThunderHill, how they will manage cooling with the addition of a supercharger on the C7Z in track conditions.

Guess I could ask a ZR1 owner if I can find one who tracks their car.
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Old 01-09-2014, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by JsnMR2
I see your point. I have never seen any evidence of turbo charging in the next gen GT500 though. Have you?
All rumors at this point, but my SVT contacts are talking about a naturally aspirated flat plane crank 5.2L V8 with a Ferrariesque torque curve.

Guess I could ask a ZR1 owner if I can find one who tracks their car.
I have tracked mine a fair bit, though not in the summertime, and it maintains temps surprisingly well. I think jvp has had similar results.
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Originally Posted by DoctorV8
All rumors at this point, but my SVT contacts are talking about a naturally aspirated flat plane crank 5.2L V8 with a Ferrariesque torque curve.



I have tracked mine a fair bit, though not in the summertime, and it maintains temps surprisingly well. I think jvp has had similar results.
Cool thanks for that.

I'm kinda doubtful about such a motor in the new gt500.. No way of actually knowing though I suppose.

Good to hear on your track temps. It gets HOT at Thunderhill in the summertime though. Looking at a track day in March before it heats up to much.
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