Z_Rocks

Is it safe to assume by 2014 Detroit Auto Show, we will have the Z06 Engine's specs?

AVETTE

They will unveil a high-performance model in January, not sure what it will be called, but you will see it then

rcallen484

Maybe they won't change the name, just offer the more powerful engine option with the beefed up drivetrain (as necessary) like in days gone by. I would certainly like the more a la carte approach

sam90lx

Is this a for sure date?

Gary '09 C6

what a concept...mix 'n' match to your heart's content !

Davidl81

Not for sure date. Tadge hinted in an interview that they would have something special corvette related in Detroit next year, but depending on how the C7 sells I'm not sure if they would do a Z06 only 1 year after the base model came out.

mpuzach

What's your source for this statement?

ZL-1

"Assume" is the right word. Nothing in writing, just various sources like post #6 above and ol' Keeks' CAD pics from last year. It's LT4 is a supercharged version of the LT1 and expect it to be built by the PBC in Bowling Green. We saw the wide rear wheels, tires, and fenders and big carbon brakes. We assume the rest of the body panels are carbon fiber. Although it takes the place of the Z06 we don't actually know what they'll call it. And of course no idea of the HP although one "source" mentioned 660. Sounds crazy until you think of a certain Mustang.

Z_Rocks

Thanks David; So, Tadge was only hinting on "something special corvette related" and not a Trim like Z06 or ZR1?

Personally, I think would sell more now, if they had laid the specs of Z06 and ZR1 up front, so people would make a decision to buy now or wait for Z06. Right now, even intentional buyers of the current trim are waiting to hear Z06 specs and this would slow down the sales...

Just my two cents!

Glenmcp

I sure would like to get back to engine options instead of having to buy a different model.

sam90lx

They need to introduce it sooner than later. There are some beast cars coming out and GM will lose sales the longer they wait imo.

AVETTE

At the bash, off the record, WILL be wide body, new tires over 300 wont fir on stingray as is, dont know if SC, turbo, or natural aspirated but expect a lot of HP

AVETTE

PS Many of you know me on the forum, I don't post BS and have been on the board for years, i wish it was coming sooner but UNVIEL will be Detroit with fall of 14 as TARGET availability

sam90lx

Yeah someone posted that a Michelin rep at the bash said there was a 300 (or larger?) tire in the works!

momo20

based on the boost gauges we have seen I would be its a zr1 before the z06

sam90lx

The boost gauge will be on the base, just not illuminated.

~Stingray

I would be surprised if this happened. People like to differentiate themselves. So if your ZR1 looks like my base model, it looses some appeal as the vast majority of owners will not be taking their cars to the track to see who is faster.

There are a certain appeal to sleeper cars, but I don't think it is the majority.

jb_va2001

I don't think you can call any Corvette a "sleeper car." Put an LS9 in an Impala and you'll have a sleeper car.

But I agree with your point, people buying the ZR1 will want something more than a tail emblem that distinguishes them from the base model.

Cheers,
JB

rcooper

Remember this, the 427 Stingray had a hood to show the diff. Could be an option engine with some upgraded body panels. Enough of a visual to draw attention to the upgrade without a huge cost jump. I like the a la cart as mentioned by rcallen 484. Should do the same with the interior.

george vee

Since they brought back the stingray name, i think the high performance model will be called the L88