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Old 01-04-2014, 08:20 PM
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They went away from the FRC due to aerodynamic reasons, so it's unlikely to see it back.
Yep, I remember... though it was Aerodynamic reasons above 150... so not anything you typically see on a track.

But again... I kept it to myself... because honestly, 'aesthetically' I didn't find the FRC's as appealing as the Coupe's... and I think GM realizes this.

Not sure what the surprise will be. Maybe an all out dedicated track version (think Z28) could be a way that they get the 'advertised weight' where they need it?

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Old 01-04-2014, 08:36 PM
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This is an easy one, and I have inside news:


Yellow leather luggage option, $4,500.
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Old 01-04-2014, 08:53 PM
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They went away from the FRC due to aerodynamic reasons, so it's unlikely to see it back.
They need a 200-plus mph top speed for bragging rights. A FRC shape would hinder that.
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Old 01-04-2014, 08:54 PM
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No stripes, just strip it down for track use
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Old 01-04-2014, 09:01 PM
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AWD would be a real surprise.
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Old 01-04-2014, 09:05 PM
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AWD would be a real surprise.
With electric motors powering the front wheels you mean?
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Old 01-04-2014, 11:11 PM
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A8 trans and a Vert....gonna be some upset Z06 purist but look what they did with the tail lights.

Change has to happen!
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Old 01-05-2014, 12:09 AM
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A Guy Can Dream Can't He???



How Bad A$$ would an FRC C7 Z06 Be?



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Old 01-05-2014, 12:31 AM
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Best FRC render I've seen. Any more, bigger, better of same?
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Old 01-05-2014, 01:14 AM
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Ejection seat?
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Old 01-05-2014, 07:59 AM
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New built in data recorder with full video?
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New built in data recorder with full video?
I agree after reading the press release.
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Old 01-05-2014, 08:43 AM
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New built in data recorder with full video?
Isn't that already an option? I know they had late availability so maybe they decided to just release it as new for 2015?
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Old 01-05-2014, 09:19 AM
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I think the surprise will be more carbon fiber body panels. Maby doors or rear quarter's. And if it isn't super charged curb weight of around 3000 pounds. you heard it here first.......
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Old 01-05-2014, 09:56 AM
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New built in data recorder with full video?
Very possible. I think it was to be available in the 2014s but hasn't happened as of yet. I believe the option number et al was known.
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Old 01-05-2014, 09:59 AM
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VERT
DCT
AWD

.................okay back to reality i guess
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Old 01-05-2014, 10:45 AM
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It has to be the 8 speed. A vert really wouldn't be a surprise; it's pretty much expected with the new chassis. Plus, if the 427 and GS weren't big enough indicators that a vert is wanted in this market I don't know what is.
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Old 01-05-2014, 11:03 AM
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This seems to have a higher likelihood of being the special surprise, check this out:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/news/...urce=pulsenews

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Old 01-05-2014, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave Schotz
This seems to have a higher likelihood of being the special surprise, check this out:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/news/...urce=pulsenews

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They wouldn't unveil it now if was intended to be a surprise. Besides, its available for the base Vette so its not a feature that's new or unique to the Z. It's a great announcement for all 2015 Corvettes but not a surprise.
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Old 01-05-2014, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Caddylac10
They wouldn't unveil it now if was intended to be a surprise. Besides, its available for the base Vette so its not a feature that's new or unique to the Z. It's a great announcement for all 2015 Corvettes but not a surprise.
Good point.
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