jleews6

I think this is some good info.
The zs chassis will be up to 60% more rigid,

The 2015 Zo6 has already set records at GMs Milford proving grounds.

The 2015 Z06 will be the only car with more then 600 hp to offer an automatic (8 speed).

The steel torque tube from the stingray will be replaced by a carbon fiber tourque tube.

The rear track will be 3 inches wider and the front will be 2.2 inches wider.

It will have 9 pounds of boost from a 1.7L blower.

EDIT,
Forgot to add that there will be three levels of Z06. One is called Z07 and it will have alot more down force than any GM car has ever made in their wind tunnel

I have a good feeling that this is some acurate info.

WICKEDFRC

I am wondering if the big surprise will be:

AWD
Optional in Convertible
Available in 7-Speed Manual or 7/8 Speed Automatic

Anything else would be a big surprise.

vant

People keep saying AWD, but I honestly don't see how it would work with the current architecture. An AWD C7Z would likely require an extensive redesign of the Corvette's platform.

Stunt

Ok, these are new rumors! Haven't heard those before.

Come on, somebody leak some official info already! Going to be a long weekend without it.

ufaj26

The new Z06 will have or maybe:


A ZR1 Price Tag:

But I hope not.

WICKEDFRC

.....and there in itself would be the "big surprise"

If it can work for a Nissan GT-R, it could work with the new Z.

Despite the growing pains of the C7 tail lights, the AWD will quickly grow on some if not many, especially if it rips out of the hole faster than current C7. Imagine a 3.0/3.1 second AWD C7 Z06?

I also think convertible for those top down lovers who don't care so much about the chasis being built for top speed strength and don't mind the added weight for a topless adventure.

Lastly - I don't recall any Z06 model ever being produced/offered in an automatic. So, to tempt the dedicated automatic crowd and those who just don't know how to drive a "stick", an automatic would be a smart choice in options to appeal to the masses.

OnPoint

At this point, I'll just wait for the official info which is only days away.

Ya know, once "the embargo comes off at. . . . . . o'clock"

LT1V8

If this is solid info, and it seems viable, a 1.7L blower is interesting. The ZR1's TVS was a 2.3L unit, correct?

JockItch

Hmmm... I've been saying this powerplant could be a more economical, LSA replacement used in a few different platforms to save money. This smaller blower, similar to the size used in the LSA, supports that IMO.

The LT4 isn't going to be nearly as expensive as the LS9.

JerriVette

More downforce in the gm windtunnel than any other vehicle gm ever tested.

Snorman

CF torque tube...makes you wonder what else is going to be CF or very lightweight material (magnesium, etc.) to save weight.
S.

QUAKEJAKE

Since I just purchased a new DD. An $85K starting price would be nice.

shank0668

Seems pretty reasonable.

RWSjr

New ZO6 will have... Optional carbon fiber hardtop convertible top. Hey, all new rumors have to start somewhere...

jleews6

Check my original post. I forgot to put this in the first time but you are 100% correct. They said just what you have said in other threads about the down force.

C6Z06C6

Will have a 125K price tag

dchich

The GTR was an AWD car from inception (or at least from back in the Skyline days). You cant just retrofit the current design into an AWD architecture any more than you can just move the engine behind the seats to make it a mid engine car.

If they were going to make the C7 an AWD car, why would the base be RWD? Why would they go through the trouble (and expense) of designing 2 separate drive trains for 2 models coming off the same line?

There is zero chance this car is AWD... You have a better chance of seeing a $62,000 base price.

McGirk94LT1

Someone would like a word with you...

shank0668

You're quite high on that guess.

dchich

Probably meant the only torque converter auto over 600...