The Dizzy Vizzy

Hi guys -

I'm not too sure, but I was under the impression that the only reason that the ZO6 & ZR1 didn't have a targa top was due to the torque of those cars, or perhaps even the aluminum frame in the 'O6.

Now that ALL of the new C7 'Vettes have an aluminum frame, and that the unveiled model indeed had a targa top, is there any chance in hell that the ZO6 and/or the ZR1 could come with one as well?

Chime in!

billythekid310

Base has an aluminum frame but is only 20~ HP (as far as everybody knows for the dreamers) more than the C6. I bet the odds are between 0% and 1% for a Targa in a Z variance car.

BlueOx

The real question to me is will there be convertible Z's from the git go! None of this screwing around making convertible lovers decide between slower convertibles and faster hardtops. A last-year 427 is BS.

The Dizzy Vizzy

Dizzy am cry.

FloydSummerOf68

As long as there is a fixed-roof option that will be fine.

DRLC5

It would be nice to see a targa top on the hi po models. So many other High HP cars have a Targa or convertible. I don't see why not?

BlueOx

OK, let's be logical. IF the new aluminum frame is 60% stiffer than the old one, what excuse does team Corvette have for NOT offering a targa or convertible Z car? Now, if the new Z has 700-800 hp, maybe...

billythekid310

They did it with the ole 427 3x2 so you are correct. I just don't see it happening. It would be cool if I was wrong!

The Dizzy Vizzy

I love this guy!!! Good reasoning and good question - and the cat above your post had a good argument as well - lots of exotic cars have them.

Here's hoping we'll get the full monty w/ the Zo6 & the ZR1!!!

Woohoo!!!

BWF07

I guess we just have to wait and see. We also have to wait and see if there is a new Z or ZR1. I know there have been post that there will be, but we really don't know if it will be that Z06 or ZR1 of the past. Although with the new design they will need to come up with some sort of high performance car to car this a world class sports car. Right now at 450 hp and 450 ft. lbs of torques it is not.

DRLC5

The Dizzy Vizzy

They'd be ZONKERS to not make a ZO6 or (esp) a ZR1, as they would lose being any kind of competition for many of the European Supercars, and hence, forfeiting their edge in the auto industry.

Don't worry, they're coming. Of this I have no doubt at all.

slief

Flying roofs don't do well on tracks!
All kidding aside, I have wondered the same thing. Given that the new frame is much more stiff, one could make an argument for it. That said, if the primary intent of the car is a competitve track vehicle, the targa will only add weight and possibly even a safty concern for a track intended vehicle. That said, I could see it being an option but I'm not sure if it would behoove Chevrolet to make it standard as they will be trying to save weight where ever they can while also maintaining rigidity.

Paulchristian

Dedicated track cars should have fixed roofs IMO. The sunroof in my 997.1 GT3 bothered me enormously. Sunroofs and targa tops belong on Camarys and base cars...just my opinion.

BWF07

I agree that GM has to come out with a performance model, I am just not sure we will see what we have all come to know as the Z06 or the ZR1. They may have something else in mind base on a different engine.

The Dizzy Vizzy

Very well could be, considering the C7's departure from "the norm", but it seems that no matter what they call it, at MINIMUM it would have to stick with or surpass the current ZR1 if they want to remain truly competitive.

Joe_Planet

The reason why it wasnt on the z06/r1 in the last gen because of the frame.
Now all the cars use the same frame, so the chance of z06/r1 having a targa top are 100%.

ANTIVNOM

I certainly hope they do. I understand why my ZR1 doesn't, but I do hope the new chasis is stiff enough to allow it. If it isn't, it's not a deal breaker for me, but I would hate to think they'd not allow it just because someone thinks that the higher level performance variants ought to be fixed roof.

JustinStrife

John_R

All I will say is, if they have to put a top on permanently, at least put the transparent top to give an open air feeling.