The C8 Z06
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The C8 Z06
I recently spoke with someone who would know that Chevy is already testing the Z06 version of the C8. I live about ten miles away from the GM Proving Grounds. The individual has a relative who works for GM. He had no other details. I recently purchased a 2019 Z06/Z07 and he asked why I didn't wait for the C8. Told him I have to have a manual trans plus it was my guess the Z06 version would not be available for at least a year after the base model. That is when he told me they were already testing them.
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Jul 11, 2019, 08:53 PM
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I'd prefer a NA C8 Z06 with around 600hp that weighs 400 lbs. less than the current Z06 instead of a 3,400+ - 3,500+ lbs. C8 Z06 with forced induction with 700hp. Though it won't happen.
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From what I've always understood, three versions of the C8....
1. Entry Level with ~500hp
2. Z06 version with ~700hp
3. Zora version with ~1,000 hp
1. Entry Level with ~500hp
2. Z06 version with ~700hp
3. Zora version with ~1,000 hp
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If and when the other two show up could be awhile. I didn’t get that intel from a friend of a worker at The proving Grounds I live close to who may or may not know more Enjoy what you have now! You can always change later. * except for Steven who better never sell that beauty. ❤️
Enjoy what you have now! You can always change later. * except for Steven who better never sell that beauty. ❤️
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I just realized, they probably pushed back the reveal of the standard C8 so they could release the C8 Z06 at the Detroit auto show which is now happening in the summer. This would give them a years time between launches like previous generations.
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Perfect timing for me...I have a 2019 Grand Sport, so I am not super willing to dump it for a base/Z51 C8 in the next year or so...
Now....a 730hp (guessing at the #) 2021-2022 Zo6 Mid Engine C8 could definitely get me thinking about a trade up....
Now....a 730hp (guessing at the #) 2021-2022 Zo6 Mid Engine C8 could definitely get me thinking about a trade up....
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The old "Relative of a friend who works at GM who said....." Story.
While I don't doubt you or your story, hearing these "stories" gets played out.
We all have historical speculation there will be at least two more variants beyond the base model. So, what you are sharing is nothing new.
But thank you for posting the info anyway.
While I don't doubt you or your story, hearing these "stories" gets played out.
We all have historical speculation there will be at least two more variants beyond the base model. So, what you are sharing is nothing new.
But thank you for posting the info anyway.
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Not surprising at all.
Remember what the differences are between a Stingray and a Z06 usually are:
1) more power (200hp in this case)
2) more track-focused chassis
3) interior cosmetics
Those things are easily doable.
The only thing that MIGHT take more time than usual is the V8 TT.
The Zora (if AWD) Hybrid will be even more removed from the base car.
Remember what the differences are between a Stingray and a Z06 usually are:
1) more power (200hp in this case)
2) more track-focused chassis
3) interior cosmetics
Those things are easily doable.
The only thing that MIGHT take more time than usual is the V8 TT.
The Zora (if AWD) Hybrid will be even more removed from the base car.
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Ok... I was there and a friend found the panels. I saw them with my own eyes. Another friend who I don’t want to narc was there during the testing and claims to have seen the TT car. He could have been lying but doubt it, but doubt it.
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I'd prefer a NA C8 Z06 with around 600hp that weighs 400 lbs. less than the current Z06 instead of a 3,400+ - 3,500+ lbs. C8 Z06 with forced induction with 700hp. Though it won't happen.
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Am I the only person who thinks it is a huge mistake to put the LT2 in the C8?
The base car should have come with the 4.2T and the Z06 should have the 5.5T. Yestertech OHV V8's don't belong in a modern, mid-engined sports car.
The base car should have come with the 4.2T and the Z06 should have the 5.5T. Yestertech OHV V8's don't belong in a modern, mid-engined sports car.
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