Yano

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"We are hearing a lot of different things....and I guess we'll really know shortly.....but the latest from my source....(enjoy)

Q:6 SPEED AUTO IN THE Z06?
A: Doubt It!

Q:TARGA TOP?
A: No! BUT- it will have 8 bolts - So I guess someone could take it off if they wanted to! (grin)

Q:HP CONFIRM?
A:500HP really 512 ( as Jim Hall reported!)

Q:PADDLE SHIFT?
A:No, not right away - tried to put it on the Z16 car and THERE IS something in the works.......(shocked this was asked...HUMMM)

Q:CARBON FIBER?
A:Hood-Front Fenders and Rear quarters as he understands now......

Q:7.0L OR NOT??????
A: YES! (with a chuckle)

Q:PRICING IDEA'S?
A: High 60's low 70's.......

Q: ALUMINUM FRAME?
A: YES!

MORE SOON KIDS.....
OH YEAH.....HE ALSO SAID THERE "IS" A BLUE DEVIL - SUPER VETTE OR WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT....TESTING IS GOING ON NOW"

I read around for a bit and didnt see this data posted, so sorry if its a repeat. keep the dupe police at bay

supervette64

YYAAYY!!
sounds nice, a bit expenisive, but nice.

but even better a SUPER/bluedevil vette YYYAAAYYY!!!

Yano

Lots of carbon fiber!!! That sounds pretty awesome.

Wonder what Rick knows since he said he is in the KNOW!!!

We have all discussed lots of parts of the car. I wonder what GM is hiding that he said DAMN!!!!

What else could be left besides 6-speed auto, paddle shifting, aluminum-magnesium frame, 2900lbs, better styling?? maybe improved suspension?? what else is there???

Tom Steele

Rick is also the source of the "two different Z06's" rumor.

I've already told him that if it turns out he is right, then I'll publicly acknowledge him to be the king of scoop.

But I'm VERY skeptical right now.

And he was going to post some early Z06 pictures that he never came through with either.

I'm not sure what Rick's past record has been on info so I don't want to be rude or impolite. Furthermore, he seems like a really nice guy.

I guess we have about a month to know for sure how accurate he is.

We should keep a list of these predictions...

We have Rick at Les Stanford's predictions.
Rick Conti.
Jim Hall.
RC45.
And all the crazy people who just post stuff that they would LIKE to see as if it were true (and some of the aforementioned might apply here too...).

It will be interesting to see.

burtonbl103

One more month to go

Crushinator

Q:PRICING IDEA'S?
A: High 60's low 70's.......

I've made up my mind that I don't care if it is $70K, I'm buying one.

curvesman

I want one also!

Hirohawa

i will not buy a $70K vette. I'll put 8K over that and buy the upcoming Viper coupe.

70K vette will run into teh same problems the ZR1 ran into.

gnosys

I certainly agree with this sentiment, they must keep the price point near the Vert or the Z06 is not the bargain it has been as a C5. The Z earned its rep for bang for the buck. A shame if they lose that...

No way would I pay 70K for a 500 HP Vette, carbon fiber parts or not. (Will it still have the rear leaf springs? At least give us coil-overs.)

68roadster

Why is the Viper so much better than any Corvette could be? What if the Z06 is faster than the "upcoming Viper" because of power to weight ratio? Do you guys just think the Viper is more exotic, rare?

*C7*

Depending on the looks I would go maybe mid 60's with all the goodies listed but that would be about tops. I still hope it will be $60k or a little less. I have a near perfect 2000 coupe with 430 HP that is worth, what maybe, $28k, so I hope I get a lot of bang for $35k or so. We will all see in a month or two.

jvp

It won't, even if it does end up being $70K. That's a LOT of performance wrapped up in an SMC and carbon fiber(? God I hope not..) body. It is expensive, I don't question that. But at 500HP, real brakes (FINALLY!!) and the potential for all the interior amenities that the current coupe has, it's still one hell of a deal.

So if they get rid of the rear leaf spring, you'd be happy? What about the front one?

jas

ivan111

I don't find anything special about the Viper.....

C6 Z06 will beat it easily at the circuit track......

I expect the Z06 to be quicker,faster and handle better than the Viper.....

The main reason for that is as you said lower WEIGHT.......

Kelly100

Yes, but the dodge viper won't remain static. They will compete.

ivan111

In straight line yes.

But in handling the Z06 will always be more agile......

supervette64

and chevy/gm will fight back and compete harder

Hirohawa

The Z06 has to remain 10-15 thousand dollars cheaper than the upcoming Viper Coupe.

The Viper coupe will probably be lighter than the convertible. Also the Viper is ultra exclusive, and hopefully the Coupe will look better than the current SRT 10.

I paid 47K for my new Z06 in 2002. I would have a hard time paying 70K - 23 thousand dollars more for an extra 95 hp and 100lbs lighter. That is a hell of a price increase in 4 years.

The C6 Coupe and Convertable gained 50 Hp and lost weight for no price increase over the C5. I highly doubt that they would make the Z a 70K car

Zoomin

GM's recent pricing antics lead me to believe it probably will wind up being close to $70K.

They can point to the 1SX Z51 being the "bang for the buck" in the lineup in the mid-market segment.

The SSR was priced at the top end of the market, and so was the GTO. They tried to extract a $5000 premium for the Z16's stripe kit and carbon fiber hood.

I expect they'll be very agressive in pricing to keep the numbers managable while they sort out some new processes.

68roadster

That's what I thought you meant. I like the old clown shoes better, but I'm a Corvette guy.

supervette64

and if it is 70k well... luts just say i wont be on this earth anymore