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I’d be surprised to see the carbon fiber Z06 wheels being used on an Eray mule. Until I hear the engine to determine otherwise, I’m thinking this is an early Z06 mule with the camo off.
I’m certainly not giving any consideration to this guy’s “sources”.
They don't scrap the mules the day of the reveal. They didn't dress it up in Z07 it's an early Z07 mule. They can test so the mechanicals on a car that is not yet in production. They are even giving the press rides in them.
Or to your logic they put a Z07 package on an E-ray (even though it has the wrong tips for the Eray) and revealed it a year early without a big presentation.
Early Z07 mule notice the tips Notice the tips Eray mule has LT2/Stingray tips
covered to death.
lol that's not even what it said. It only said it sounded "much different" than the Z06. A completely different exhaust will do that.
I dont know any exhaust modifications (which I have done on almost any car) to make it sound like a FPC
Originally Posted by WalterSobchak
Also in several YouTube videos GM has actually explained the early mules and given rides in them.
ahhhh.. but what was there on those early test mules flights allot of the time?.. e-rays .....so they have been around for a while too and it makes sense since (can you do that in a sentence? anyway) they are just adding the hybrid components
Originally Posted by mikelj
If it has an electric motor, I'll pass.....
Hater,, you probably dont like anything over a C cup also
Originally Posted by Chrisrokc
Its going to be real fun if tuning gets figured out. The e-ray will be the car to get.
For you and almost every other state. Here in Commiefornia they passed the law that will fail smog checks if the ecu is touched, even if your car runs cleaner then a tesla .. The good part is I believe if you get a new car there is no smog for 5 years.. so maybe if someone can come up with a easy plug in. I want Ludacrous mode
Originally Posted by smithers
How about you explain the logic of them driving around in a car that hasn't been officially announced, revealed, or anything like that with zero camo on it lol When have they ever done that?
--ummm Union worker? ran out of wrap? errrrmmmm
Originally Posted by DSOMrulz
They're not even going to offer the CF wheels on the "base" Z06, only the Z07, so there's zero chance they're going to offer them on the e-ray.
You never know.. They are probably going to have some quantity limit when things launch for the Z06 but by the time the e-ray comes out they should have a better product flow and maybe lower cost. Make no doubt e-ray guys will want it .. unless they break like the GS wheels..lol
Originally Posted by 66ImpalaLT1
There's no axles visible in the front hub. I am inclined to think this is not an E-ray.
Its hard to tell , but if you zoom in allot on the front disk breaks you can see Regen happening
Look.. allot of you are smart and wise, but ... Your not GM Authorities
Given the publicity Ford is getting from the Mustang Mach-e in various forms as Gt and SUV in addiion to the straight variety, it owuld appear that GM could do the same with a line of e Corvette vehicles hybrid and straight
So there may be an earlier announcement for the hybrid than normal marketing pace would indicate. And tghere may be followe on, with the FPC engine only version being the last of its kind
Not sure what the final plans are for the E-Ray, but it doesn't make a lot of sense to have the giant side scoops or front center radiator of the Z06. The only heat generated would be from the LT2.
tuning is probably a no go as it hasn't happened with any other ELECTRIC cars like tesla and others.
I don't expect there to be an ability to get more power out of the electric motors, but to harmonize the setup once someone adds forced induction on the LT2.
Those are the older Z06 exhaust tips, the stingray has smaller more rounded off square tips, not those.
Agreed. Let's start a rumor that these are ZR1 mules since the tips match the leaked TT CAD drawings...I'm a lot more excited about the upcoming ZR1 than I am about the ERay.
haha.. except you guys skipped over the part where they said it sounded like a regular sting ray. Hearing them both would be hard to get them mixed up.
Im gonna get my e-ray faster then 80% of the Z06 buyers.. AWD, more TQ, tq vectoring , cheaper, no gas guzzler tax and I save the planet.. win win all around.
.. just have to wait another year =-/
My thoughts as well. The old regime is gooing and gawing over dated technology that will ultimately have a short-lived product with the C8Z. By time most C8Z buyers get theirs it will be outdated and overpriced. Even if the E Ray is delayed it will still be new tech over the outgoing ICE cars, and the majority of younger buyers will gravitate towards it...as well as the smarter middle-aged buyers :-). GM is about 2 years late with this already but so are most of the major auto manufacturers...really all about 10 years behind Tesla.
Not sure what the final plans are for the E-Ray, but it doesn't make a lot of sense to have the giant side scoops or front center radiator of the Z06. The only heat generated would be from the LT2.
Yeah, this has always perplexed me too, and is another reason to suspect that this car might have a DOHC TT rather than an LT2 hybrid setup.
My thoughts as well. The old regime is gooing and gawing over dated technology that will ultimately have a short-lived product with the C8Z. By time most C8Z buyers get theirs it will be outdated and overpriced. Even if the E Ray is delayed it will still be new tech over the outgoing ICE cars, and the majority of younger buyers will gravitate towards it...as well as the smarter middle-aged buyers :-). GM is about 2 years late with this already but so are most of the major auto manufacturers...really all about 10 years behind Tesla.
You understand this is the appeal, right? The 100% ICE C8Z06s and ZR1s will be highly coveted in a future where all new cars are electric appliances. I wouldn't be surprised if in 20 years both cars will be worth over twice their MSRPs.
You understand this is the appeal, right? The 100% ICE C8Z06s and ZR1s will be highly coveted in a future where all new cars are electric appliances. I wouldn't be surprised if in 20 years both cars will be worth over twice their MSRPs.
This is exactly right. Plus, it's a bespoke motor. That makes the car unique in every aspect. It also makes it more exotic. If electric IS the future of the Corvette, the Z06 IS what will be coveted. I think if you ask most, they would always want the Corvette ICE w/out FI.
You understand this is the appeal, right? The 100% ICE C8Z06s and ZR1s will be highly coveted in a future where all new cars are electric appliances. I wouldn't be surprised if in 20 years both cars will be worth over twice their MSRPs.
I understand that my Plaid will simply destroy any Vette in regular mode (not in drag strip mode) on any given day if encountered on the street. The C8Z will be looked at the same as a '67 427 car on Mecum someday...and the C8Z will not be as coveted as may think (being a mass production) when compared to other Vettes that were more limited in production like a ZL1. It will just be another mid-engine car that was late to the game when compared to Ferrari, Lambo, and Porsche. The FE platform is the American heritage of Corvette...the fad is the ME C8 that will be short lived until it is EV...which zero emission is where the entire industry is heading including hydrogen.
The difference between my opinion and most is that I'm on the inside of all of the discussions relating to zero emission vehicles on a weekly basis, as I am having to look at emerging technology to meet the State and Federal Govt's demands. Which I can guarantee that Ford, GM, and Mopar are even under more pressure....example Dodge just said goodbye or is ending the Hemi V8 altogether. I don't expect everybody to like what I am saying it is just a reality that will become sooner than later. Bookmark this thread, come back to it 2 years from now and let's see where we are at in the discussion.
Originally Posted by SharkDiverZ06
I wouldn't be surprised if in 20 years both cars will be worth over twice their MSRPs.
I would say it is laughable, but it is really more sad for the people who won't be able to afford a C8Z because it will probably be selling for $40K over MSRP when it comes out in next year or even 2023. Then in 2025 when the price comes down because the majority of people are buying EV/Hybrid it will be old news and the ICE car will be sitting on the lots like the C8 Stingrays are starting too today. I got my C8 for MSRP, let's see how many people get the most coveted Vette for that price next year or the year after. That coveted title as you suggest will price most potential buyers right out of the market....plus delays at the Bowling Green plant.
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