[dmk08]

Originally Posted by TSM330i

Holy crap this thing is going to be insane!
I owned a C6 Z06 and it was an incredible car.

I also read that the 8 speed automatic shifts 8 hundreds of a second QUICKER than the Porsche PDK! Unreal!
For those saying it's a cop-out to put a slush box in the car - remember, it's a business decision to sell as many cars as they can. If this car doesn't sell well, then there will be no replacement for it. Also, this car has over 600hp and 600 ft lbs of torque. You need to remember GM has to warranty this car as well. Designing a dual-clutch trans that will handle all that power and not blow-up over the course of 60K miles will be expensive.

It's got 5 clutches and 4 gearsets.

[pgviper]

Originally Posted by TSM330i

Holy crap this thing is going to be insane!
I owned a C6 Z06 and it was an incredible car.

I also read that the 8 speed automatic shifts 8 hundreds of a second QUICKER than the Porsche PDK! Unreal!
For those saying it's a cop-out to put a slush box in the car - remember, it's a business decision to sell as many cars as they can. If this car doesn't sell well, then there will be no replacement for it. Also, this car has over 600hp and 600 ft lbs of torque. You need to remember GM has to warranty this car as well. Designing a dual-clutch trans that will handle all that power and not blow-up over the course of 60K miles will be expensive.

I agree and to add.

Not selling a manual is a cop out.
Adding the auto is just smart.

I don't see how anyone can complain about this thing. It is incredible!!!

[secretsquirrel]

This car looks angry. I'm looking forward in seeing it in a matte black or matte charcoal.

[nick3753]

Me wants, too bad me probably won't be able to afford a new one for several more years.

[StealYourFace]

Just insane! The base Corvette has more power than most people can use, this thing is nuts.

I'll take one in white please.

[swanson]

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by swanson

[IMG][/IMG]

Oh that color.. oh man.

[MediaArtist]

Incredible.

I don't like slush boxes, but I understand why as a whole the industry is going that way.

7:20, 7:15 'Ring time coming up.

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by TSM330i

I also read that the 8 speed automatic shifts 8 hundreds of a second QUICKER than the Porsche PDK! Unreal!

Yeah I caught that too.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by MediaArtist

Incredible.

I don't like slush boxes, but I understand why as a whole the industry is going that way.

7:20, 7:15 'Ring time coming up.

Yeah the old ZR1 ran a 7:19. I think this will be faster. If it can beat the Nismo GTR I will have to sell my first born so I can own one.

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by swanson

More of this color please.

A black one would look absolutely insane!

[swanson]

[Uber V8]

This is the first car ever, that I would not modify.

[alms21]

Originally Posted by F1Venom

Anyone who chooses an M4 over this is a badge-whore. Considering the M4 will average around $85k, spending an extra $10k, at most, for this is nothing.

One of the most idiotic statements I've read in a while.

If ever the M3 was a GT car, it certainly is so, in spades, with the new M4. These cars are not direct competitors. Nobody in their right mind would daily drive a Z06. An M3 serves as a DD for many more than those that have it as a weekend car. I am in no way knocking the Vette (I've owned three C6 versioned Vettes including a Z06). IMO it (an M3) is one of the best combos of luxury, performance and utility of any car out there under $75K.

The new M4 will not be an $85K car.

There are just those that just prefer German engineering, or Japanese engineering, or British. Then there are those that just prefer American. Got nothing to do with the badge.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by alms21

One of the most idiotic statements I've read in a while.

If ever the M3 was a GT car, it certainly is so, in spades, with the new M4. These cars are not direct competitors. Nobody in their right mind would daily drive a Z06. An M3 serves as a DD for many more than those that have it as a weekend car. I am in no way knocking the Vette (I've owned three C6 versioned Vettes including a Z06). IMO it is one of the best combos of luxury, performance and utility of any car out there under $75K.

The new M4 will not be an $85K car.

There are just those that just prefer German engineering, or Japanese engineering, or British. Then there are those that just prefer American. Got nothing to do with the badge.

Obviously a lot of crazies out there including myself.

[Uber V8]

Originally Posted by alms21

One of the most idiotic statements I've read in a while.

If ever the M3 was a GT car, it certainly is so, in spades, with the new M4. These cars are not direct competitors. Nobody in their right mind would daily drive a Z06. An M3 serves as a DD for many more than those that have it as a weekend car. I am in no way knocking the Vette (I've owned three C6 versioned Vettes including a Z06). IMO it is one of the best combos of luxury, performance and utility of any car out there under $75K.

The new M4 will not be an $85K car.

There are just those that just prefer German engineering, or Japanese engineering, or British. Then there are those that just prefer American. Got nothing to do with the badge.

Then I'm out of my mind, because I will daily drive that bitch all day long.

[quagmire]

The LT4 has 3 modes:

V8 with boost
V8 without boost
V4 without boost

I wonder how much power it makes without boost and wondering what the fuel economy this thing will squeeze out.....

[swanson]

http://www.corvettemuseum.org/specs/...sNew_Final.pdf

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by Viktimize

The problem with your estimate is you're comparing it wrong. How do you expect GM to add all the tech and parts of the C6 ZR1 to the new Z06, plus a bunch of new R&D, and somehow maintain the old Z06 price point? That is completely unreasonable. C6 ZR1 is around 120k, so the new Z06 is going to be at least the same price as ZR1 was but most likely a little more.

Exactly! You're getting a Zr1 that is rebadged as a Z06, so the price will be comparable to Zr1 pricing with a slight increase.

The car & driver video on here says at the end. Fully optioned C7 Z06 is less than $100k. So it is quite a bit less than the outgoing ZR1.

The new Z06 will have 3 aero (downforce) packages. I am sure the stage 3 aero is pricey. So base price proably upper $80k range.

[swanson]

Originally Posted by dmk08

Obviously a lot of crazies out there including myself.

Originally Posted by FwdFtl

Then I'm out of my mind, because I will daily drive that bitch all day long.

Same here. My Z06 was my DD for 5yrs. Best daily ever

[MediaArtist]

Look at the rubber they put on this thing stock, lol

Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup run-flat summer
front: P285/30ZR19
rear: P335/25ZR20

Goodness.

[Digital.James]

Originally Posted by alms21

One of the most idiotic statements I've read in a while.

If ever the M3 was a GT car, it certainly is so, in spades, with the new M4. These cars are not direct competitors. Nobody in their right mind would daily drive a Z06. An M3 serves as a DD for many more than those that have it as a weekend car. I am in no way knocking the Vette (I've owned three C6 versioned Vettes including a Z06). IMO it is one of the best combos of luxury, performance and utility of any car out there under $75K.

The new M4 will not be an $85K car.

There are just those that just prefer German engineering, or Japanese engineering, or British. Then there are those that just prefer American. Got nothing to do with the badge.

I am cross shopping the M4 and new Z06. I have a 4Runner I use to a daily, and I suspect most people who will buy this car will have a daily too. Yes the M3/4 has four seats, but ask how many M3 coupe owners use those. The 3 years I owned my M3 I had zero passengers ever sit back there. I also suspect that since my last M3 rang in close to $70k, you add some inflation and the carbon ceramic brakes you're a hair shy of $85k. I also can tell you, I cross shopped the C6 Z06 with the M3 too. I really liked the Z06 but I couldn't bear myself to pay that much for a Chevy, so yes I badge whored out. But the appeal of new Z06 just can't be denied!!! I really want one!