*spy pics* corvette SS/Blue Devil
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*spy pics* corvette SS/Blue Devil just got my oct16 issue of autoweek and found these inside.
looks like the 650hp Z06 is slated for the '09 model year, the fall of '08 maybe?
better start throwing my spare change in a jar post haste if I'm gonna have one in my driveway.
<edit: Text Portion rescanned so you won't wind up with a bad case of the squints.>LINK
looks like the 650hp Z06 is slated for the '09 model year, the fall of '08 maybe?
better start throwing my spare change in a jar post haste if I'm gonna have one in my driveway.
<edit: Text Portion rescanned so you won't wind up with a bad case of the squints.>LINK
Nearly three years have passed since
we first reported on Chevrolet's plans for a super Corvette, a halo model well in excess of the already superb Z06. Judging by these spy shots, it appears assurances we were given earlier this year that the car was on the development fast track ("To Hell and Back," May 8) were right on target.
While the hood scoop indicates this is something other than an ordinary Z06, the real prize is under the hood where our spies heard the whine. of what is most likely a super-charged 6.2-liter V8 pushing as much as 650 hp. The engine, which will be hand-built at a rate of 1500-2000 per year at the General Motors Performance Center outside of Detroit, features an integrated intake manifold intercooler similar to the one GM developed for the Cadillac STS V-Series.
So far, names for the production supercharged Corvette include everything from Z07 to Blue Devil to Corvette SS to Sting Ray. No matter what they call it, look for production of the 2009 model to start in early 2008. And set aside at least $ 100,000 if you want one in your driveway.
—BOB GRITZINGER
we first reported on Chevrolet's plans for a super Corvette, a halo model well in excess of the already superb Z06. Judging by these spy shots, it appears assurances we were given earlier this year that the car was on the development fast track ("To Hell and Back," May 8) were right on target.
While the hood scoop indicates this is something other than an ordinary Z06, the real prize is under the hood where our spies heard the whine. of what is most likely a super-charged 6.2-liter V8 pushing as much as 650 hp. The engine, which will be hand-built at a rate of 1500-2000 per year at the General Motors Performance Center outside of Detroit, features an integrated intake manifold intercooler similar to the one GM developed for the Cadillac STS V-Series.
So far, names for the production supercharged Corvette include everything from Z07 to Blue Devil to Corvette SS to Sting Ray. No matter what they call it, look for production of the 2009 model to start in early 2008. And set aside at least $ 100,000 if you want one in your driveway.
—BOB GRITZINGER
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I wonder how many current Z06 owners will be ditching their Z06s for the "new kid on the block?"
I think quite a few, for a couple of reasons: Most people driving the new Z06 can afford a few grand more. Let's face it, a guy who can buy a 90k (what most of the C6 Z06s are selling) car can afford 120-140k car - no big deal. Secondly, more than anything, the Z06 is a status symbol. The point of owning a C6 Z06 allows someone to have the ultimate C6 (stock, anyway).
Maybe the C6 Z06 will come down in the 40k range in the next 10 years - that's 60% of the sticker, but we will see.
Ryan
I think quite a few, for a couple of reasons: Most people driving the new Z06 can afford a few grand more. Let's face it, a guy who can buy a 90k (what most of the C6 Z06s are selling) car can afford 120-140k car - no big deal. Secondly, more than anything, the Z06 is a status symbol. The point of owning a C6 Z06 allows someone to have the ultimate C6 (stock, anyway).
Maybe the C6 Z06 will come down in the 40k range in the next 10 years - that's 60% of the sticker, but we will see.
Ryan
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Originally Posted by 96-speed
I wonder how many current Z06 owners will be ditching their Z06s for the "new kid on the block?"
I think quite a few, for a couple of reasons: Most people driving the new Z06 can afford a few grand more. Let's face it, a guy who can buy a 90k (what most of the C6 Z06s are selling) car can afford 120-140k car - no big deal. Secondly, more than anything, the Z06 is a status symbol. The point of owning a C6 Z06 allows someone to have the ultimate C6 (stock, anyway).
Maybe the C6 Z06 will come down in the 40k range in the next 10 years - that's 60% of the sticker, but we will see.
Ryan
I think quite a few, for a couple of reasons: Most people driving the new Z06 can afford a few grand more. Let's face it, a guy who can buy a 90k (what most of the C6 Z06s are selling) car can afford 120-140k car - no big deal. Secondly, more than anything, the Z06 is a status symbol. The point of owning a C6 Z06 allows someone to have the ultimate C6 (stock, anyway).
Maybe the C6 Z06 will come down in the 40k range in the next 10 years - that's 60% of the sticker, but we will see.
Ryan
When the C6 was released I was amazed at how many C5 ZO6's were on dealer lots. Most I cruised by had at least one!
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i guess i was lucky to get an offer of MSRP for a new '06 Z06. i have elected to drop a 403 in my '04 Z06. the new look is awesome, but for 12k my '04 will make 100whp more than the new 427 in stock trim. not every C6 Z06 owner is an extremist and will put a bigger cam in or add headers and are a filthy rich. many C5 Z06 owners like myself didnt rush out to sell our cars for the newest thing out.
used '05 C6's are already 35k. fully loaded MSRP on them are 52k. 17k loss in a year is huge. if GM keeps pumping the '06 Z06 out, prices should drop into the 50k range used by the end of next year.
used '05 C6's are already 35k. fully loaded MSRP on them are 52k. 17k loss in a year is huge. if GM keeps pumping the '06 Z06 out, prices should drop into the 50k range used by the end of next year.
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Originally Posted by Blown04Z06
i guess i was lucky to get an offer of MSRP for a new '06 Z06. i have elected to drop a 403 in my '04 Z06. the new look is awesome, but for 12k my '04 will make 100whp more than the new 427 in stock trim. not every C6 Z06 owner is an extremist and will put a bigger cam in or add headers and are a filthy rich. many C5 Z06 owners like myself didnt rush out to sell our cars for the newest thing out.
You made my point though, many (most?) C6 Z06 owners aren't going to put a cam/headers on their car. They are keeping them in their garage and driving them on the weekends. It would be easier for them to go out and trade up. Also, you can't really compare a modded car to a stock car because of the reliability. A modded car is not as reliable as a bone stock car.
Ryan
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I don't like the hood bulge but that is some awesome power in a factory warrantied Corvette. How could you beat that deal?
And why not just supercharge the existing 427 instead of stepping it down to 6.2L?
And why not just supercharge the existing 427 instead of stepping it down to 6.2L?
