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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 11:01 PM
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That car is ridiculous! Those European exotic builders better up their ante or they'll get left behind by an American pushrod.
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 01:16 AM
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you'll like this

http://corvettekillstories.com/forum...T&f=27&t=3263&
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 01:35 AM
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DAMN That is awesome. That will decimate almost anything on the road .
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 04:21 AM
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Even if the cost of this car is 70K-80K USD, it's a hell of a bargain compared to its counterparts with equivalent HP. 427ci? Did someone say that the corvette started to seriously lift weights again? It's looking great for its age, slim yet plenty of muscle. Even though I am still somewhat a fan of the ZR1, one interesting fact that if the Z06 is indeed priced around this range, it would even prove a greater bargain than when the ZR1 debuted.

If this is really what's in store, then GM has outdone Ford IMHO. It appears to have successfully combined the best of the new and old.

BTW for the person who posted those pics. Did you grow up your whole life in toronto? I am a transplant from Winnipeg, MB.
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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so i will be able to afford a used one in 10 yrs.
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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Sweet car, won't be as fast as the Ford GT (even mags got that car to trap around 130, never seen one at the track though) but I can only imagine what some simple bolt-ons would do to that car..let alone a cam or some F/I to make use some of that forged stuff
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Got Me SOM
how much is one of these supposed to cost? I would consider selling my SS for one of these.
Well, I doubt pricing will be announced before spring of next year, but the same source(s) that got us the tech info on the engine, etc., also indicated that it may be in the $70k range. I guess it would make sense considering the amount of equipment that'll be part of this package with respect to the standard C6 coupe. It'll be a hard pill to swallow, but if it indeed weighs in under 3000lbs it'll be ~400lbs lighter than a GT, which will show benefits in about every performance category. The argument can also be made that if you were to pick up a new C5 ZO6 (assuming they were still available) then added Brembos, built a 427, upgraded wheels/tires, and tacked on a mild body kit you'd easily be pushing this much money invested. Here you get all of that AND a warranty AND the ability to finance the whole package.

What's even more intriguing to me, though, is the potential for this engine with only minor mods. If the info that we've got is correct then I don't see why cam and bolt-ons shouldn't get us another 100hp fairly easily. Now, THAT will be a badass car (600fwhp and 3000lbs )
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Foxxton
Even if the cost of this car is 70K-80K USD, it's a hell of a bargain compared to its counterparts with equivalent HP. 427ci? Did someone say that the corvette started to seriously lift weights again? It's looking great for its age, slim yet plenty of muscle. Even though I am still somewhat a fan of the ZR1, one interesting fact that if the Z06 is indeed priced around this range, it would even prove a greater bargain than when the ZR1 debuted.

If this is really what's in store, then GM has outdone Ford IMHO. It appears to have successfully combined the best of the new and old.

BTW for the person who posted those pics. Did you grow up your whole life in toronto? I am a transplant from Winnipeg, MB.
Yes I have lived my whole life in the Toronto area, actually I am about 30 minutes outside of Toronto. I assume you still have family in Canada?

By the way I lifted these pics from another website that a friend pointed out to me in case the GM men in black are reading this

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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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I'm gonna ask Santa for one...
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by hellbents10
I did too....twice.
I just popped another chubby You gotta love the times we are living in. I am an 80's child (class of '86) when a 200rwhp, if that, TransAm was considered fast lol. Do not take for granted the current horsepower wars because it could be taken away in an instant.
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 11:06 AM
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Duct to cool the rear brakes. Are they supposed to be huge, obnoxious, and stick way out from the side of the car?
oh yeah definetely. give me a break here...
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 11:46 AM
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Any ideas when the "official" announcement will be made by GM on this? (Even though the cat is already out of the bag)
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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Any ideas when the "official" announcement will be made by GM on this? (Even though the cat is already out of the bag)
NAIAS
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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Joe posted the right intake valve size. 56mm is correct.

With running a 4' stroke at these rpms, given the OE standard of making it bullet proof 2x over, they are using a lightweight rod/piston assembly.

As far as the GT goes, they make ~ 530-550 to the wheels right off the showroom floor. That is a big challenge to say the least. I will make my mind up when I get my hands on a new Z
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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Gotta start saving the pennies!!!!!!!
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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Forgive my internet acronym ignorance. What does "NAIAS" mean?
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 06:56 PM
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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 11:59 AM
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Any photoshop experts want to look at the engine pic? I swear the 7.0L on the fuel rail cover looks photoshopped. There are distortions around it, doesnt look right. Not saying it wont come with it, but that picture definitely looks retouched.
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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 01 SS Jay
Any photoshop experts want to look at the engine pic? I swear the 7.0L on the fuel rail cover looks photoshopped. There are distortions around it, doesnt look right. Not saying it wont come with it, but that picture definitely looks retouched.
Best way to check is to zoom in really close to see if there is any distortion differences. I just did and there was none
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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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To 11Bravo amen brother, Im a little younger c/o'91 and I remember what was "supposed" to be fast hell in the '70's a Vette had 160hp (WTF!?!!!)
for chrissakes my blazer had more frikin power stock. All I can say is thank GOD for theses times the muscle car era is back and faster (with better fuel mileage)
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