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C8 Z06: The Return of Big Nasty
By Aria Savadkouei

It's going to be difficult to contain our excitement for the new Z06!

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I'm gonna be ordering one.

SLOW SEDAN

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More like fat nasty, a 3,750lb Corvette is embarrassing and 470 lb/ft isn't much to move that much weight. .

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it's 3400 lbs and makes 670 hp factory and redlines at 8700 rpms. 0-60 2.6 seconds. You spin this motor as it's a race engine. Def don't drive it like a pushrod v8 lol.

JohnnyBs98WS6Rag

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I can't wait for pricing to be released for this Z06. I'm intent on owning (and tracking) one before I die. The LT6 is the high-water mark for GM Powertrain Engineering, won't be anything like it again.

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Exactly, that makes it 3600+lbs with a driver and fuel. 670hp is only like 570whp, not exactly amazing especially at that weight. Guys are running old truck 5.3's to 8000+RPM and making over double the power of this thing so I think pushrods do just fine.


Considering the base models are still selling for almost $100k, it wont be cheap. Could pickup a used McLaren at that point or buy a dedicated track car that does everything better. Hopefully they have fixed the valve spring, transmission, and wiring issues in the Z, its amazing how many owners have had issues on the base model.

JohnnyBs98WS6Rag

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Not without boost they aren't. And building dozens of engines each day on a PRODUCTION line while meeting all emissions regulations is a whole new level of achievement than building a one-off engine for your toy. The LT6 has set a new record for the highest HP rating of any naturally asperated production V8 EVER.

Pricing has been released, and while it is more expensive than some have anticipated, its still a bargain compared to its competition. If used McLarens are $150K or less, I'd like to see one. Maybe that is what the Chevy dealers will be asking for those that are traded-in on a new Z06.

Transmission leaks have been resolved before the '22 MY was even started, old news. LT2 valve spring issues are not applicable to the LT6, as the LT6 is essentially identical to the C8.R race engine that has been proven very reliable on the track. I'm not sure what "wiring issues" you are referring to, but show me any new car that doesn't contain "tech" that is glitchy once in a great while and has NOTHING to do w/ the drivetrain.

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Nobody cares if a vehicle is NA or boosted, they only care if its fast. The Z06 is cool for people who want to brag about niche records at cars and coffee I guess, but its still an overweight underpowered vehicle in my opinion. The LT6 will have issues, every GM engine does. Plus the C8 still can't be tuned like its rivals that easily make a lot more power with a simple ECM flash.

JohnnyBs98WS6Rag

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Whatever. ........

JohnnyBs98WS6Rag

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Well, to be fair, on a prepped track the outcome of that race would certainly be different. However, on an un-prepped runway, like on the street, the Z06 has enough gearing and traction advantage to put the LT6 power to the ground quite effectively.

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Now this is nasty. https://autos.yahoo.com/heres-happen...144100302.html

JohnnyBs98WS6Rag

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Meh, that's what warranties are for, and GM did good on this (and the other one that failed earlier). 1st year growing pains, they've delivered nearly 1000 to customers so far.

Did you see that the Z06 now sits at 5th place on C&D's Lightning Lap list? Fastest N/A car they ever tested, and slower than only four supercars that each cost more than 2x than the Z06. Nasty indeed.

sugey

I waited 3 years on dealers list that I ordered from. Sold my Procharged C7 and my 2023 Stingray. My new 2024 Z06 is waiting for me to pick her up this week 😃
There’s guys running bottom 10’s with only a drag pack. Saved my Stingray drag pack so I’ll find out how quick and fast it is this winter

JohnnyBs98WS6Rag

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Without pics, it didn't happen.

(I'm at ~1.5 yrs now).

sugey

Here’s a 5000 rpm launch from a week or so ago. My 2024 C8 Z06 with full 18” drag pack