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Which after I think about it doesn’t make sense. So it’s probably not accurate.
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"The C7′s all-new aluminum frame is 57 percent stiffer and 99 pounds (45 kg) lighter than the steel frame of the previous-generation C6."
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/01/...ette-stingray/
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/01/...ette-stingray/
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"The C7′s all-new aluminum frame is 57 percent stiffer and 99 pounds (45 kg) lighter than the steel frame of the previous-generation C6."
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/01/...ette-stingray/
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/01/...ette-stingray/
So, did the C7Z aluminum chassis actually save any weight over the C6Z's aluminum chassis?
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Not true. The Z06 is supposed to stand for the most track-capable model of Corvette, which it is. If you think a lighter-weight car is the answer, then go for it. But you will likely lose on the track to the C7 Z06. But at least you'll feel great knowing your car is lighter weight, right?
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I can only assume you don't track much by your statement. weight is one of the biggest penalties to a car that tracks, particularly lap after lap. His prior response was correct, how can your most track ready car gain so much weight and be acceptable? It is the one are that the manufacture has more control than anyone and should have been a primary design goal. I think hard to argue against that.
I think the reality by offering in a conv and with a Targa, they made the trade-off to add more weight to get these features for more sales to a broader market that they know will never take the car to the track. Probably a reasonable business trade-off, but less than ideal for the track.
I think the reality by offering in a conv and with a Targa, they made the trade-off to add more weight to get these features for more sales to a broader market that they know will never take the car to the track. Probably a reasonable business trade-off, but less than ideal for the track.
Not true. The Z06 is supposed to stand for the most track-capable model of Corvette, which it is. If you think a lighter-weight car is the answer, then go for it. But you will likely lose on the track to the C7 Z06. But at least you'll feel great knowing your car is lighter weight, right?
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From: Sebastian Florida
Who cares??? My '15 Z is awesome, gorgeous. Who cares??? Don't buy one. 99.9% will never track their Z. I love mine and I don't care what it weighs. Thppppppppt or here's a towel, cry in it or wipe your face. Are you kidding me???
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Kind of an odd response to the thread. Car is stated as "most track capable corvette" and the discussion is about weight which is directly applicable to that and you say "who cares, my car is pretty"?
I guess your point is we should not care about the attributes that contribute to its performance for its intended purpose from the manufacturer? Ok, I think that is fair, just be sure to respond to anyone that ask you about its performance with "who cars, it looks great!"
I guess your point is we should not care about the attributes that contribute to its performance for its intended purpose from the manufacturer? Ok, I think that is fair, just be sure to respond to anyone that ask you about its performance with "who cars, it looks great!"
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Kind of an odd response to the thread. Car is stated as most track capable corvette and the discussion is about weight which is directly applicable to that and you say "who cares, my car is pretty?
I guess your point is we should not care about the attributes that contribute to its performance for its intended purpose from the manufacturer? Ok, I think that is fair, just be sure to respond to anyone that ask you about its performance with "who cars, it looks great!"
I guess your point is we should not care about the attributes that contribute to its performance for its intended purpose from the manufacturer? Ok, I think that is fair, just be sure to respond to anyone that ask you about its performance with "who cars, it looks great!"