No mid-engine Corvette?
Melting Slicks
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That copy/paste was difficult to read. But I do think Chevy will come out with a "purist" Z07 at some point. Even the Z/28 didn't come out until 4 years into the Camaro production. Think about how fast a stripped-down hardtop Z07 would be, maybe even with advanced aero like an ACR instead of the spoiler.
Le Mans Master
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From: Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Although not 100% definitive here is a link to the C & D 2014 Lightning Lap times which show Z28 to be 2.9 seconds a lap quicker than C7 Z51. Sticky tires alone would likely make it a race. Both cars are in good company according to C & D's results....
http://www.caranddriver.com/features...-times-feature
http://www.caranddriver.com/features...-times-feature
Le Mans Master
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There is an Autocrossing & Roadracing section on Corvette Forum, factory backed Corvette Racing teams, ACR Vipers, Porsche GT3 RS, etc... anyone that would consider flaming a post suggesting a more spartan track focused Corvette would be obtuse, close minded or intoxicated on their polish of choice.
Drifting
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Yes you can bet on it
Yep there will be a mid engine Corvette, so that GM can have a halo car that is as modern as the other end sports cars,
Very expensive and will be in addition to the C7.
I think that it is established that the traditional Vette, front engine, V8 has about reached it's peak.
Lap times are not record setting for the 2015 model,,,,,
We have all read the reviews there can be no disagreement there.
Sadly.....
Remember when the 2011 and 2012 C6 Z07s were seconds ahead of all comers at Laguna Seca and VIR.
What happened to those days?
The new C7 Z06 is a evolution of the C6 and it is a nice car,,,,
Very expensive and will be in addition to the C7.
I think that it is established that the traditional Vette, front engine, V8 has about reached it's peak.
Lap times are not record setting for the 2015 model,,,,,
We have all read the reviews there can be no disagreement there.
Sadly.....
Remember when the 2011 and 2012 C6 Z07s were seconds ahead of all comers at Laguna Seca and VIR.
What happened to those days?
The new C7 Z06 is a evolution of the C6 and it is a nice car,,,,
