VIDEO: 2018 C7 ZR1 (or whatever you want to call it) Spotted In The Wild.....
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VIDEO: 2018 C7 ZR1 (or whatever you want to call it) Spotted In The Wild.....
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I hope this isn't a dupe. If not, enjoy.....
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I hope this isn't a dupe. If not, enjoy.....
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Save The Wave,
Corvette_Nut
Last edited by Corvette_Nut; Aug 29, 2017 at 04:03 AM.
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Random thoughts...
That's one tall hood with massive front and side vents.
The new front corner air scoops are Yuuuuuge!
Why does the front splitter stick out to the side so far?
Looks like the new side vents will move a lot more air than on the Z06.
I could live with that spoiler - at least is't not 2 ft tall like the ACR.
Seems like they want to put the overheat problem to bed.
That's one tall hood with massive front and side vents.
The new front corner air scoops are Yuuuuuge!
Why does the front splitter stick out to the side so far?
Looks like the new side vents will move a lot more air than on the Z06.
I could live with that spoiler - at least is't not 2 ft tall like the ACR.
Seems like they want to put the overheat problem to bed.
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Looks like a Z06 on steroids. I like it 
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The other reason is that they want to have production ready so they can sell these things like crazy when they are launched and they are waiting for the factory to be ready to support that production.
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Looks like they made room (hood) for a bigger blower if that's in the plan.
Bigger blower/more cooling (HP) could it be they have been checking out the Hellcat/Demon? I hope so!
Maybe a 10 speed auto in there too? What do you think?
Bigger blower/more cooling (HP) could it be they have been checking out the Hellcat/Demon? I hope so!
Maybe a 10 speed auto in there too? What do you think?
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All Right the straighter line streetable setup!? ;)
The back looks to be finished now!
Hey look, its got ZL1 like front fenders too!
If the Viper doesn't nail it is this the next ZO6, and aero compromise?
Is the center rear fatter for a active ZR1 wing mechanism(s)?
Are the front vents varying airflow?
Hey look, its got ZL1 like front fenders too!
If the Viper doesn't nail it is this the next ZO6, and aero compromise?
Is the center rear fatter for a active ZR1 wing mechanism(s)?
Are the front vents varying airflow?
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I can see your point from that rear center section of the hood being higher, however the engine moves, the hood does not so that may cause paint problems.
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Exactly, GM can call it whatever they want, it is a Z06 with more HP (larger SC), improved cooling, and aero. Said it many months ago!
Not a fan of the wing on a street car...just looks to "add-on"...the current Z06 looks much better.
New TOP DOG coming!
Not a fan of the wing on a street car...just looks to "add-on"...the current Z06 looks much better.
New TOP DOG coming!
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