C7 z06
09-30-2013, 10:14 PM
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I'd predict that we very well may see a similar front fender and vent design, just not as exaggerated. The spy photos of the Z07 had much more meaty front tires that stuck out beyond the front fender. Can't imagine the production car will have that look.
09-30-2013, 11:25 PM
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Notice how the rear valance is considerably shorter than in the Stingray and then the diffuser is replaced with that lower wing. I wonder if some aspect of that "solution" might find its way to the high performance edition(s) C7. Not that lower wing, but somehow the shorter rear valance.
10-01-2013, 12:45 AM
#23
Le Mans Master
10-01-2013, 08:27 AM
#24
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Notice how the rear valance is considerably shorter than in the Stingray and then the diffuser is replaced with that lower wing. I wonder if some aspect of that "solution" might find its way to the high performance edition(s) C7. Not that lower wing, but somehow the shorter rear valance.
That lower wing is the diffuser. Dimensions, ramp angle and lack of fences are compliant with GT2/E rules since Corvette entered GT2 with the ZR1 after trouncing GT1 with the C5R and C6R.
GT2 C6R
GT1 C6R same as car above post.
Gt1 diffuser.
10-01-2013, 09:38 AM
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Yeah, that would be a kick in the pants. I participated in a track day at Autobahn raceway in Joliet and one of the guys there had a modded out Z with a sequential trans and took me for a ride in it. The car was set up as a full time track car. Just experiencing the sequential was pretty neat. Not worth the bucks to me to put in my car, but cool to see how it worked.
10-01-2013, 10:10 AM
#26
Glad we're on the same Corvette "team"
10-01-2013, 10:47 PM
#28
Here it is
I forgot I had the leaked renderings from last Christmas. Note the front grill with scoops, fender vent like the C7.R, brake scoop, wheels, brakes, w i d e b o d y fenders and rear vertical extraction vents; all shown in the Keeks CADs, spy shots or leaks on the forum. Has a raised hood for the supercharged engine, too, and what appears to be vents on scoops. I think it will be called the ZR1 based on the wheel design.
Should be killer!
Should be killer!
10-01-2013, 11:22 PM
#30
Melting Slicks
I forgot I had the leaked renderings from last Christmas. Note the front grill with scoops, fender vent like the C7.R, brake scoop, wheels, brakes, w i d e b o d y fenders and rear vertical extraction vents; all shown in the Keeks CADs, spy shots or leaks on the forum. Has a raised hood for the supercharged engine, too, and what appears to be vents on scoops. I think it will be called the ZR1 based on the wheel design.
Should be killer!
Should be killer!
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10-01-2013, 11:25 PM
#31
Le Mans Master
I forgot I had the leaked renderings from last Christmas. Note the front grill with scoops, fender vent like the C7.R, brake scoop, wheels, brakes, w i d e b o d y fenders and rear vertical extraction vents; all shown in the Keeks CADs, spy shots or leaks on the forum. Has a raised hood for the supercharged engine, too, and what appears to be vents on scoops. I think it will be called the ZR1 based on the wheel design.
Should be killer!
Should be killer!
10-01-2013, 11:45 PM
#34
10-02-2013, 03:06 AM
#36
Race Director
10-02-2013, 03:40 AM
#37
Melting Slicks
It's pretty clear we have already seen it in the leaked CAD and renderings and jalopnik sketch. Also, I believe GM goofed in a press photo and shows a dash with an electronic boost gauge. Pretty clear a HiPo version is going to exist with a SC. It has a lot of the changes we already see on the C6Z cars. The big questions are:
1. Are they going to produce both a Z0X and ZRX model or just one HiPo version?
2. Pricing structure? The C7 already incorporates a lot of the weigh savings tech that were used in the C6Z cars. This might allow them to produce it at a lower additional cost. They could sell many more HiPo cars if they found a way to keep it under 100K. It really depends on the material changes of the HiPo motor and how much $$$ they sink into trying to offset the weight of the supercharged motor or reduce the weight beyond this.
1. Are they going to produce both a Z0X and ZRX model or just one HiPo version?
2. Pricing structure? The C7 already incorporates a lot of the weigh savings tech that were used in the C6Z cars. This might allow them to produce it at a lower additional cost. They could sell many more HiPo cars if they found a way to keep it under 100K. It really depends on the material changes of the HiPo motor and how much $$$ they sink into trying to offset the weight of the supercharged motor or reduce the weight beyond this.
10-02-2013, 10:15 AM
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Team Owner
10-02-2013, 10:17 AM
#39
Team Owner
It's pretty clear we have already seen it in the leaked CAD and renderings and jalopnik sketch. Also, I believe GM goofed in a press photo and shows a dash with an electronic boost gauge. Pretty clear a HiPo version is going to exist with a SC. It has a lot of the changes we already see on the C6Z cars. The big questions are:
1. Are they going to produce both a Z0X and ZRX model or just one HiPo version?
2. Pricing structure? The C7 already incorporates a lot of the weigh savings tech that were used in the C6Z cars. This might allow them to produce it at a lower additional cost. They could sell many more HiPo cars if they found a way to keep it under 100K. It really depends on the material changes of the HiPo motor and how much $$$ they sink into trying to offset the weight of the supercharged motor or reduce the weight beyond this.
1. Are they going to produce both a Z0X and ZRX model or just one HiPo version?
2. Pricing structure? The C7 already incorporates a lot of the weigh savings tech that were used in the C6Z cars. This might allow them to produce it at a lower additional cost. They could sell many more HiPo cars if they found a way to keep it under 100K. It really depends on the material changes of the HiPo motor and how much $$$ they sink into trying to offset the weight of the supercharged motor or reduce the weight beyond this.
10-02-2013, 10:19 AM
#40
Safety Car
I forgot I had the leaked renderings from last Christmas. Note the front grill with scoops, fender vent like the C7.R, brake scoop, wheels, brakes, w i d e b o d y fenders and rear vertical extraction vents; all shown in the Keeks CADs, spy shots or leaks on the forum. Has a raised hood for the supercharged engine, too, and what appears to be vents on scoops. I think it will be called the ZR1 based on the wheel design.
Should be killer!
Should be killer!