Only 99lbs lighter
01-13-2013, 07:48 PM
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But 57% stiffer plus 90-ish pounds makes a difference.
To be honest though it is hard to image 57% stiffer than the C6. Maybe than the convertable ?? There is almost no flex in the Z06 C6.
To be honest though it is hard to image 57% stiffer than the C6. Maybe than the convertable ?? There is almost no flex in the Z06 C6.
01-13-2013, 07:48 PM
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01-13-2013, 07:49 PM
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Are you serious? ........
the frame is 99lbs lighter
The body panels are an ADDITIONAL 37lbs, and the LT1 is 40 lbs lighter...
Sooo yea, little bit lighter ey?
" New aluminum frame structure is 57-percent stiffer and 99 pounds (45 kg) lighter than the current steel frame"
"Innovative use of composite materials, including carbon fiber the hood and roof panels, lightweight Sheet Molded Compound for the fenders, doors and rear quarter panels, and carbon-nano composite for the underbody panels help reduce the weight of the body by a 37 pounds (17 kg)"
the frame is 99lbs lighter
The body panels are an ADDITIONAL 37lbs, and the LT1 is 40 lbs lighter...
Sooo yea, little bit lighter ey?
" New aluminum frame structure is 57-percent stiffer and 99 pounds (45 kg) lighter than the current steel frame"
"Innovative use of composite materials, including carbon fiber the hood and roof panels, lightweight Sheet Molded Compound for the fenders, doors and rear quarter panels, and carbon-nano composite for the underbody panels help reduce the weight of the body by a 37 pounds (17 kg)"
01-13-2013, 07:49 PM
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Don't forget this..
Every little bit adds up AND they haven't released the actual weight.
I also like this..
While the Corvette Stingray retains the racing-proven short/long-arm suspension design, front and rear, the components are all-new. Improvements to the suspension include hollow lower control arms which save approximately nine pounds (4 kg) per vehicle and new aluminum rear toe links which save 2.4 pounds (1.1 kg) over previous steel links.
I also like this..
An available dual-mode active exhaust system offers a 27-percent improvement in airflow. It features two additional valves that open to a lower-restriction path through the mufflers. When open, these valves increase engine performance and produce a more powerful exhaust note.
01-13-2013, 07:52 PM
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Not great.While the Corvette Stingray retains the racing-proven short/long-arm suspension design, front and rear, the components are all-new. Improvements to the suspension include hollow lower control arms which save approximately nine pounds (4 kg) per vehicle and new aluminum rear toe links which save 2.4 pounds (1.1 kg) over previous steel links.
136 plus
9 plus
2
= 147
plus my food diet of 30 lbs
=187 lbs lighter
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01-13-2013, 07:54 PM
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It is actually a little fuzzy. Here, it COULD mean "ALUMINUM FRAME", as a way to make the car stiffer and lighter. So, is the Aluminum Frame 99 pounds lighter by itself, or does the aluminum frame contribute to making the CAR 99 pounds lighter. I took it that the FRAME was 99 pounds lighter, but I see the confusion.
Screen Capture Photo directly from the reveal:
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Screen Capture Photo directly from the reveal:
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01-13-2013, 07:56 PM
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Where did you read that the engine is 40 pounds lighter? I thought it was supposed to be heavier?
That'd be awesome. I'm sure some things will weigh more due to safety regulations, but I'd guess in the end we're looking at ~150 pounds lighter. That's pretty damn awesome. Plus 50 ft-lb more torque than the LS-7 from 1000-4000RPM, and 450/450 peak (at worst). It won't be a slouch in the performance department.
edit: Whoops, 50 ft-lb more torque compared to the LS-3... still:
More importantly, it generates 50 lb.-ft.
more low-end torque than the previous 6.2L engine, matching the 7.0L LS7 engine from the
2013 Corvette Z06 from 1,000 to 4,000 rpm.
That'd be awesome. I'm sure some things will weigh more due to safety regulations, but I'd guess in the end we're looking at ~150 pounds lighter. That's pretty damn awesome. Plus 50 ft-lb more torque than the LS-7 from 1000-4000RPM, and 450/450 peak (at worst). It won't be a slouch in the performance department.
edit: Whoops, 50 ft-lb more torque compared to the LS-3... still:
More importantly, it generates 50 lb.-ft.
more low-end torque than the previous 6.2L engine, matching the 7.0L LS7 engine from the
2013 Corvette Z06 from 1,000 to 4,000 rpm.
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01-13-2013, 08:01 PM
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While the Corvette Stingray retains the racing-proven short/long-arm suspension design, front and rear, the components are all-new. Improvements to the suspension include hollow lower control arms which save approximately nine pounds (4 kg) per vehicle and new aluminum rear toe links which save 2.4 pounds (1.1 kg) over previous steel links.
136 plus
9 plus
2
40 LT1
= 187
plus my food diet of 30 lbs
=217 lbs lighter
136 plus
9 plus
2
40 LT1
= 187
plus my food diet of 30 lbs
=217 lbs lighter
I cannot believe the post I'm seeing, including so much ignorance when the info is handed to you!!!
01-13-2013, 08:03 PM
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LT1 not 40 lbs lighter than current 6.2
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/20...-6-2-liter-v8/
Also helping efficiency is a lighter aluminum block. Chevy says the LT1 is 40 pounds lighter than “a competitor’s twin-turbo 4.4-liter, DOHC V8 with similar output,” probably a reference to the engine BMW uses in the 5 Series, M5, and other models
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/20...-6-2-liter-v8/
Also helping efficiency is a lighter aluminum block. Chevy says the LT1 is 40 pounds lighter than “a competitor’s twin-turbo 4.4-liter, DOHC V8 with similar output,” probably a reference to the engine BMW uses in the 5 Series, M5, and other models
01-13-2013, 08:06 PM
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LT1 not 40 lbs lighter than current 6.2
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/20...-6-2-liter-v8/
Also helping efficiency is a lighter aluminum block. Chevy says the LT1 is 40 pounds lighter than “a competitor’s twin-turbo 4.4-liter, DOHC V8 with similar output,” probably a reference to the engine BMW uses in the 5 Series, M5, and other models
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/20...-6-2-liter-v8/
Also helping efficiency is a lighter aluminum block. Chevy says the LT1 is 40 pounds lighter than “a competitor’s twin-turbo 4.4-liter, DOHC V8 with similar output,” probably a reference to the engine BMW uses in the 5 Series, M5, and other models
01-13-2013, 08:06 PM
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01-13-2013, 08:11 PM
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probably at least 150
137 ONLY in the body and frame...they mentioned other chasis weight loss, dunno if that is included, but they've cut weight in several other areas it seems, already mentioned a couple lbs in links, lighter seats, lighter power train cradles....
The 2013 curb weight is 3208 I think.
You know, they could be pretty damn close to that 3k mark...closer than most people are thinking....
137 ONLY in the body and frame...they mentioned other chasis weight loss, dunno if that is included, but they've cut weight in several other areas it seems, already mentioned a couple lbs in links, lighter seats, lighter power train cradles....
The 2013 curb weight is 3208 I think.
You know, they could be pretty damn close to that 3k mark...closer than most people are thinking....