550 Hp prod Z06 at Detroit Auto Show?

[vortec42]

Took this of the plaque at the Detroit auto show the other day, which was right next to the yellow Z06 that you could sit in... so it seemed to be a production car. But 550 Hp? Yeah, it's probably a typo... or maybe a hint of things to come? I did a search and didn't see it posted before... sorry if it's a dupe! ?????

[Jagcvette]

Probably just a typo, although a HUGE one. Your pretty lucky to have been able to go to the Auto show. How did you like it?

[vortec42]

I live near Detroit and have been going every year since I've been very young, so I guess I don't realize how lucky I am... but I suppose spending some time where you are might help me realize how lucky I am!

It was great, I was very impressed with GM's setup, the best display in the show. Wasn't very impressed with Ford or Chrysler's display's. Camaro was very popular, maybe the most crowded of the show. Challenger is cool, but looks just like the old one (I guess there's a market for that). I was not impressed with Chrysler's or Ford's concepts. The Buick Enclave is beautiful, and should compete very well with Lexus. (this was a concept but is supposed to be close to the prod version)

[90 Corvette ZR-1]

whoever let that one slip past needs to get fired

[outnumbered]

They just did that to f with Dodge.

[Mako7]

Originally Posted by vortec42

Took this of the plaque at the Detroit auto show the other day, which was right next to the yellow Z06 that you could sit in... so it seemed to be a production car. But 550 Hp?

Yeah, it's probably a typo... or maybe a hint of things to come?




I did a search and didn't see it posted before... sorry if it's a dupe! ?????

As an owner of a '06 Z, I will be very disappointed if that tag is correct!

[agentf1]

Was it an 06 or 07 on display?

I do agree though, it is probably a typo. You would think we would have heard already if there was a HP increase in 07.

[louieT]

Originally Posted by outnumbered

They just did that to f with Dodge.

The Dodge boys where playing Russian Roulette after rading the plague...

[outnumbered]

Originally Posted by louieT

The Dodge boys where playing Russian Roulette after rading the plague...

Now that I got the Z and I can compare the two I can see why the dodge boys are worried and I think the Z Has hurt Viper sales.Sorry to get off topic.

[CORVETTEZL1001]

Originally Posted by Mako7

As an owner of a '06 Z, I will be very disappointed if that tag is correct!

You and alot of other 06 owners. But it will keep the 07 at over MSRP for while, they did it on the C5Z's.

[Da JA Vroom]

How about this opinion, a 10% increse in HP with computer programing. It's real easy if you already own an 06 Z06. As soon as we know how they tuned it or detuned it, Hahahahhahaha

[vortec42]

According to this VIN decoder: http://www.autoinsurancetips.com/vin.htm

... it's an '06.

[Crocostimpy]

I went as well.. they had another LS7 that was crosscut which said 505hp.

[Mako7]

Originally Posted by CORVETTEZL1001

You and alot of other 06 owners. But it will keep the 07 at over MSRP for while, they did it on the C5Z's.

Never happen. The '01--'02 change was explained by emissions, etc. The '01 was rushed to market. The difference was 20hp. It is highly doubtful that we will see a 50hp increase in the second year.

[Performance Junkie]

550 is coming down the pipe.

[louieT]

Originally Posted by Performance Junkie

550 is coming down the pipe.

When ???

[Da JA Vroom]

If you can get a Jan. issue of hot rod mag. you'll see it comes in a box from gm with 540hp. Its the same engine that goes in all the z's With a few add ons and a tune you'll have 500+ RWHP so we can break the axels which won't be covered under warranty. Just what I've read........