Tkorus

Please don't shoot me but ... Do you thin they will ever do this? if not does anyone know who could cutomize a z06 c6 to be a vert?

currently own 2002 c5 vert thanks Ted

JETZ

http://www.caravaggiocorvettes.com/DEV/g3_i1.html
He will.

MiamiCowboy

I believe Dave Hill is on record stating that a vert Z 06 will never come to production due to the required rigidity in the frame. Since they went to an aluminum frame this is even more critical, hence they went to the full coupe.

greenshirt77

I won't shoot you. (Can't shoot through a computer. )
I do, however, need to give you the obligatory

urslooow

As far as the C5 goes (went). Just get the convertible, put on rear brake cooling ducts, wheels, do a heads and cam, get the intake and the rail covers and walla you'd have it!

vette6799

Actually, you wouldn't even be close.

If rigidity of the frame is the issue, and the coupe can't have a removable section, that would suggest that the Z06 frame isn't about to be used in the coupe or the vert any time soon.

Bigben

The old Z-06 was never going to be a convertible either right? I would say about 2 or 3 more years and the standard C-5 Vert will likely have the power of the new Z-06. Just like the current Vert has the power of an old Z-06. It won't be a Z-06 Though.

Scissors

Of course, people who haven't even worked on the frame argue otherwise.

StickShiftCorvette

The question might be will they offer the 427 in a C6 convertible-many do not care if it carries either the Z06 order code or the aluminum frame.

vette6799

I think that is doubtful. They need to differentiate the cars to sell the Z06, and the 427 is one major way to do that. For most people, the C6 with 400 hp is plenty fast.

What so many people seem to miss is the real differences between the Z and non-Z C6's. It is not only an engine and frame but brakes, body weight, steering, carbon fiber, wheels, etc. It is a very different car with very different properties. The stiffness of a car's body can not be underestimated in terms of how it effects handling and feel.

The body line is is you want a car to feel and perform like the Z06, you had better buy the Z.

jazzlove

Where's my gun?

V Vette

Jazzlove: Do you want the 38 special?

WALLstAL

Leave it alone!!!

DJWorm

....we don't need no stinking convertible !!

andrehalito

I own an 02 electron blue z06 that I had made into a convertible and it is the most amazing car I have ever owned. Its lighter than a standard z and with almost 421 hp to the rear wheels and a curb weight of 2980lbs its a blast. No frame concerns,no fitiment concerns,no flex or groaning just absolute satisfaction. Want one? call 8138793833 ask for mike and tell him andreh sent you.

Scissors

Of course, the C5 Z06/hardtop doesn't use the roof as a frame support--only the hoop (as does the Coupe.) But the C6 Z06 does use the roof as a frame support.