Guest

With news like this...

The C6 will have a longer wheelbase and shorter overall length.

The C6 will have a compass.

The C6 will have heated seats.

The C6 will have more of a dual cockpit interior.

The interior will have less black and be lighter like the 50th models.

There will only be a coupe and vert for 05

06 will have an FRC z06 with 500 HP .

Engines will continue to be small block PUSH ROD motor with only 2 valves.

Headlight will be intergated.

Passenger side interior air vents will adjust vertically and horizonally.

... this seems to be a very slight evolution from the C5: A "compass," "lighter interior color," "heated seats," "passenger vents" and the same basic "two-valve, push-rod" engines --- gimmie a break! :rant:

OK, the 500HP Z06 will be great, but the base C6 better not cost a bunch more $$$ than the current C5.

Don't get me wrong, I'm sure I'll like the C6 -- but I won't trade my C5 until GM puts more on the table. :skep:

bigblockbob

uhhh it is an entirely new car. better suspension engine lighter weight....
not just these minor improvements you list... what else do you want? :confused: :skep: Have you been reading this section of the forum at all? sorry if i am being a Butt butt but i think it is gona be more than a compass and seat warmers etc... :p:


[Modified by bigblockbob, 9:37 PM 7/2/2003]


[Modified by bigblockbob, 9:38 PM 7/2/2003]

Guest

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We'll just have to see...

Also, when the C5 first arrived, it looked WAY better than the C4. But from all the C6 pics floating around, I honestly think the C5 still looks better :smash:

Kevin93

Isn't the magnetic ride going to be standard too?

Let's put it this way - what could we reasonably expect / hope to be changed that isn't going to be??? :rolleyes:

Electron2002

How would you know that the C5 looks better than the C6. The only photos of the C6 out there are spy photos of pilots cars and peoples fantasy photoshops.


[Modified by Electron2002, 10:11 PM 7/2/2003]

need-for-speed

yeah, I was wondering if the electro-jelly shocks were going to be standard on C6?

Aviator

Is it legal to use three butts in a row?

:)

Scissors

So? How is 425 HP with two valves different from 425 HP with four valves?

That's not a change. The ones on the C5 already do this.

So you think a new engine, transmission, interior, exterior, wheels, frame, and gadgets are a "minor change?" :skep:

Get out more. You need it.

Disco Stu

ROTFLMAO :lol:

I guess this new engine won't qualify for 'the best'

Curtis A. Franz

So? How is 425 HP with two valves different from 425 HP with four valves?

Simply put the four valve one has fewer cubes and the rating is at a higher rpm. :chevy

YellaFella

1) I sick of the PUSH ROD and FOUR VALVES bull S.

The point is a durable, lightweight, Hp., torque, low hood line, low cost package. On this bases the LS-1 is great and the new engine will be better. With modern materials in the valve train - a push rod valve system has inherent advantages over a four-cam design.

2) 55hp up / 200 lbs. down is a big deal. If you don't think so, price the Porche 911 line up.



[Modified by YellaFella, 9:54 AM 7/3/2003]

Rocketblock

:iagree: Let's not get sold on complicated engine technology if it isn't needed. I like the smooth, torquey power that my push rod V8 delivers. :cheers:

bkuper

It did? WAY better? :confused: :rolleyes: :( :nono: :nonod: :sad:

Jinx

With news like this...

The C5 will have a longer wheelbase and shorter overall length.

The C5 will have more luggage space.

The C5 will have a wider interior.

The interior will have analog guages.

There will only be a coupe for 1997.

01 will have an FRC Z06 with 405 HP.

Engines will continue to be small block PUSH ROD motor with only 2 valves.

Headlight will flip up, not roll over.

Passenger side interior gets a grab handle.

...this seems to be a very slight evolution from the C4.

OK, the 405HP Z06 will be great, but the C5 better not end up costing a bunch more $$$ than the last C4.

Don't get me wrong, I'm sure people will like the C5 -- but some won't trade their C4 until GM puts more on the table.

It's amazing how few differences you can see when you exclude the vast bulk of information gathered to date.

.Jinx

bkuper

AND no one even new about the Z06 in 1996/1997! Just that it would be a FRC.


[Modified by bkuper, 10:39 AM 7/3/2003]

Texas, y'all

In my opinion, YES!! The C4 is a butt-ugly disco Vette! The C5 was a huge turning point for the Vette...now it's included in super car shootouts. I wouldn't drive a C4 if it was free. The square front end is horrible!

bkuper

You just discovered the Corvette about 7 years ago, didn't you.
NO CORVETTE IS UGLY.

(by the way, disco was an ill-fated, shortlived music/lifestyle trend having NOTHING to do with the automotive industry, ESPECIALLY Corvettes)

((and oh, yeah, disco sucks))
:rant:


[Modified by bkuper, 10:54 AM 7/3/2003]

Texas, y'all

No, sorry. I was 10 years old when my dad bought a 1977 Vette off the showroom floor. From that day on I was a Vette fan and have learned a lot about each year Vette, from '53 to today. When I was 17 I learned his '77 topped out at 128mph, but he never learned that from me. :)

I also learned that I can be honest with myself and admit when I think something is ugly. I loved the C4 *when it came out*, but today I think it's horrible looking, mainly because the C5 stepped it up many notches in the appearance and performance end.

I have my opinion, you have yours. :seeya


[Modified by Texas, y'all, 11:05 AM 7/3/2003]

bkuper

Said a different way: NO CORVETTE IS UGLY. :banghead:

LongTimer

... and the four valve is usually a wider engine with (not always) less torque.