Prime Target

Agreed.

ATC399

yep stomp and go no thought just press the go pedal...to each their own. You will now have a choice in the Z06

ATC399

someone said it/typed it.....hmmmmnnnn

YearOneC5

HP Wars are exciting! And WE THE CONSUMER win no matter which company "one-ups" their way to the top of the pile.

This is way more fun, which is what being an enthusiast is all about.

How lame would this era be if it were a "gentleman's agreement to rate all sports cars the same horsepower."

Competition is great. Isn't that why so many people love sports?

Snorman

Meh, facts are facts.
Same day, same track a GT500 and a Z06 are going to be VERY close. Honestly, I've ran ~.2-.3 quicker and 2-3 mph faster than the ones that were at OSW when I was running my car a LOT. Nobody has been able to match Furman's 10.98 yet and it probably won't happen.
But see, I have all the data on the GT500 because...duh...I'm #2 on the fast list (by .1), have tons of vBox data and track my car. So there isn't much to dispute.

And there won't be much to dispute when a GT500 lines up against one of these new C7 Z's.
But Ford will bring out something better that what they have now, they always do.
S.

mirage2991

looks like i was right, the new z06 is replacing the zr1 (zr1 rebadge to z06).
Lets see the prices! better hold on to your hats! bet you get up to 115k with ccb and all the carbon stuff!

Dominic Toretto

I hope GM doesn't keep watering down the Corvette line with all of these unnecessary models. I loved the C5 Generation. The base car, which was fast enough(with convertible option) and the kick-*** track car. The C6 lineup was too Mustang/911ish with all of these new models. I like the "either you want one or you don't" mentality.

-Alex

JUIC3D

750+hp Twin turbo ZR1 with a true DCT and a $175k price tag? Coming soon!?! 2017 model year?

Norm_427

I don't like forced induction. Give me 427 NA cubes. I've talked to more than one ZR1 driver who complained of heat soak at track days.

If I were buying a C7 it'd be the Z51, no question. For me 460 HP is enough … but I know some of you are expert drivers and can manage 625+ HP on a track day. I'm only an occasional track day dude.

Besides, I'm not convinced that more HP always = more fun.

JMHO

Flex182

The new Z06 will remain and retain the status quo of Supercar killer...period.

Flex182

The new Z06 will remain and retain the status quo of Supercar killer...period. only wish it was N/A.

zcarbon

Chest Thumper

Norm_427

I wish Chevy had reworked the NA LS7 with direct injection, variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation and then it would maybe be close to 540 HP.

Then leave the forced induction to the C7 ZR1.

Then it would be:
Z51 = 460 HP
Z06 = 540 HP NA
ZR1 = 675 HP FI

Dave Schotz

ZR1 will still be back... you guys are crazy... GM is in the business to make money.

ZR1 has a strong following ever since the 90's model.

The Z06 from C5 to C6 was night and day... yet GM still came out with a ZR1.

They will again... Twin Turbo, smaller Cube V8.

Glad we have a great car to tide us over in the meantime!

Dave

FAsnakes

^ This

CDNZR

I hope so too. Maybe they can do it in opposite with a big cube NA, DOHC/DFI etc... Sort of like reversal of the C6s where z06 was NA and ZR1 FI? Twin turbo would be even better - 750hp.. MSRP $135k.. I think it's a great opportunity to attract new buyers that previously shy away because of build quality/interior issues associate with past generations Corvettes.
It will sell as there are a lot of deep pockets car enthusiasts out there.

Supercrewbear

I see something like a Grand Sport model too. After the GS came out in '10 that was their best seller - off the top of my head it *seems* like the GS coupe and convertible together sold more than all the other models combined. It's ALL ABOUT THE MONEY!!! FOLLOW THE MONEY!!!

I had to throw that out there...

Blue by U

ZR1 twin turbo in a couple years

USAFPILOT

They Trademarked the "LT5" name again for some reason.

Supermassive

The ZR-1 was built to drum up hype for the Corvette nameplate when sales were sluggish due to a longer than expected production run of the C6 platform. The GS and the 427 Vert were also stop gaps to help level out sales and generate interest in a tired platform. The C7 may not see a ZR1 or a GS if sales of the Stingray and Z06 meet sales targets each year they are in production. What we will likely see is a bump up in horsepower for the Stingray in the '16 or '17 model year and an added performance package to the Z06 a year later to keep interest in the model. Don't expect a 10 year plus generation this time around, technology is moving faster than ever and GM will need to innovate sooner to maintain a sales edge.