FNBADAZ06

C6 Z06 owner and CF member Twinger01 just came across a test mule C7 in Tempe, AZ.

THe test mule was a wet sumped LT1, A6 auto, glass roof car.
THe engineer pulled over for Twinger01 to takes some pics and ask a few questions.

The car is one of three car's testing on the streets of Phoenix.....but.......the best news ???

THe driver was on his way to the Yuma proving grounds, where he is apparently meeting up with the other engineers who are currently testing a heavily camoflaged C7 Z06 !!!!!!!!! :roc k:

He wouldn't spill the beans on the engine, or any specifics about the car....but to hear from an actual C7 engineer that the car does in fact exist and is currently testing in Yuma, AZ is enough for me !!!!!

Car that Twinger01 was able to sit in.

p.s. -he said that even the base seats in this test mule are WAY better than our current seats

propain

Sweet! Looking forward to the updates! I still hate the back though.

FNBADAZ06

I know I'm just parroting what other's have said, but you have to see the car in person before you really pass judgement on the rear end.

The car looks bad *** in the flesh, and the rear lights will grow on you, IMHO

propain

Im with ya! I hated on the Panamera for a long time. Then I saw one in person and I had to have it. It grew on me big time. Hopefully the C7 will as well.

Purvis

Great pics and great to hear about the next Z!

FNBADAZ06

THat's the best part !!!!!!!

We need some spies in Yuma with hi-powered camera lenses

jsilvz

GMuffley

I'm beginning to accept the rear lights.

mistermog

so much for valve guides heheheh (i like the hood but... ugh)

C6z06man

I'm starting to accept the light too. I can't wait for someone to leak some info on the c7 z06!! Can't let a Shelby be making more power

mistermog

no one else thinks the rear screams 1980s pontiac?

Purvis

one of the selling points for the new Z should be an 8 year power train warranty.

Too-Fast

I do, one of the first things I thought of...especially with the new emblem...from a distance, it looks like the old Pontiac Firebird emblem...ridiculous.

LT5 John

The lights still look hideous...I stll don't like them...

'06 Quicksilver Z06

Under the indoor lights of the intro, I didn't have a problem with the rear of the car.

But in outdoor light, it will indeed take a while to get used to.

I do get a kick out of those awaiting the next Z06 though.

Based on what GM has done with this one, this valve mess, blown engines for years, and then their early September statement, followed by this last utter insult, a few days ago in the form of a TSB, essentially stating that the engine problems in these cars is an internet fabrication, I'm about as apathetic as I can get when it comes to the C7 Z06. I honestly could not care any less.

Turbooo2u

Amen

Frankie2blue

You have a good point there. I love the new one and would only buy a Z version, but I too am disappointed in how GM has handled this fiasco. They really should of at least allowed owners to purchase a full GMPP for an unmodified motor. Or put it in writing they would replace a motor that is unmodified should it go. Something anyway would have been nice.

LFZ

I hope they don't call it a Z06 and call it something else...

FrankTank

This is exciting I agree, at the very least we know they are testing some version of high performance C7... I would not hold my breath though if it will in fact be another Z06.... or maybe it was some kind of ZR1, or totally some other kind of high performance model new to Corvette lineup... without the guy telling more specifics it just leaves too much for speculation , I do share your'e excitement once again that "something" else is in the works, higher end C7. Will be very interesting to see final product.

The rear is growing on me of the normal C7... it's change folks, people said the same thing when the pop up head lights disappeared at the release of the C6 and everyone hated it... just will take time to get used to

FNBADAZ06

You're correct......by the time it makes it to market, who knows what the official designation will be.

The fact that it's testing right now, in Yuma, is the exciting part