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Old 05-27-2016, 07:03 PM
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Old 05-27-2016, 07:34 PM
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Sounds like total speculation to a routine trademark re-filing. Combined with the articles speculation that the C7 might be " the last front-engined Corvette because the C8 generation is thought to be switching to a mid-engined layout." Again, speculation as that may arrive sooner than the C8.

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No its not!
Old 05-27-2016, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Gizmo
Maybe speculation. maybe not. I think if the c7 is the last front-engine vet --- the last hoorah would be a zr1 or zr-1 based on the z06 platform with 750hp.
so basically a halltech intake an ram air kit lol
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Well, obviously we all need more than 650 HP/TQ

How could they really make a faster road track Corvette? Naturally aspirated LS7?

Seems like a waste of time, frankly.
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With all the speculations it does appear that GM is trying to move forward. Something is going on without doubt.
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Originally Posted by Fore58
With all the speculations it does appear that GM is trying to move forward. Something is going on without doubt.
Yes - PowerNation is talking about it too.

While the c7 platform doesn't need more horsepower, it will probably get it to one-up the hellcat.

"And" they might address cooling issues, and it will have the 10speed auto. "and" the Zr1 will have a special no orange peel paint upgrade. " And" maybe (fingers crossed) they will clean up the back end and put "retro" round tail lights back on the car to get buyers that are on the fence, to get those potential buyers to release a few moths out of their wallets .

A differentiator from theC7 base, GS and Z06 platforms. Then buyers will have 4 platforms trim levels to choose from.

GM is really smart.

And the forum managers will have to put up a C7Zr1 forum.

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Well, obviously we all need more than 650 HP/TQ

How could they really make a faster road track Corvette? Naturally aspirated LS7?

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A dealer installed HellCat motor upgrade option might make it a faster road track corvette

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Old 05-28-2016, 10:31 AM
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I hope there will be a new ZR1 but I don't think the Hellcat will have had jack to do with that decision.
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Yes it will be there
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Originally Posted by C6Z06C6
Yes it will be there
Source?
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A couple of years ago it was reported that GM trademarked "L88" which of course also triggered a lot of speculation.
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Nope
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need a couple years yet for something

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