08-28-2014, 08:59 AM | #14995 |
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"Never say 'NEVER'!"
To think those guys get paid pretty decent coin for doing what we did with the Z/28, for MONTHS, for nuthin'... |
08-28-2014, 09:51 AM | #14996 | |
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I'd prefer this scenario... 1. The original car was a real breakthrough, for Chevy. Lightweight construction methods, for the time, to give it good performance despite the original engines lack of big power. 2. A true "halo" car needs to be focused on light-weight engineering, construction, and production methods. 3. We are on the verge of breakthroughs on carbon-fiber/3D printing methods, which could give us light and strong parts at a very reasonable price point. 4. A mid-engine Corvette needs to weigh no more than 3,000 pounds -- and preferably less. If the design team could hit a 2,800 pound target, the performance would be phenomenal. SO -- I'd love to see something that approaches Lotus weight levels, with new-age ZR1 levels of on-track performance. Using innovative materials and construction methods, so that it offers a new standard for torsional rigidity per pound -- and offers hypercar performance for no more than $125K...
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08-28-2014, 01:17 PM | #14997 |
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Sports cars have continued to gain weight. The 3,500 lb. Corvette Z06 is one of the lightest in its category, even when compared to cars costing much much more.
A mid-engine Corvette is interesting, however is it really a Corvette? A new model as shown called the ZR1-Zora would be cool! It would also makes sense why the C7 Z06 has seemed to replace the ZR1.
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08-28-2014, 03:12 PM | #14999 |
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...kinda like THIS?
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08-28-2014, 03:18 PM | #15000 |
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...and don't forget a CORVETTE PICKUP...(SAME number of letters on the DOOR!)
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08-28-2014, 04:12 PM | #15001 | |
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Jessie Lang drives a 69 Trans Am Z/28. That car sounds sweet as hell. |
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08-28-2014, 05:05 PM | #15003 |
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this is my favorite Camaro spot on the web, the Houze is full of great people! I have not been posting much as of late, by I do drop by to see what is going on. I wish to thank all of you for being here and keeping this thread active.
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08-28-2014, 05:23 PM | #15004 |
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My only concern with a mid engine Corvette is taking it out of the true GT category.
I've taken and enjoyed many a long road trip and vacation in C5s and C6s. Both coupe and convertible could take Mrs. Number 3 and I, our luggage for a week and 2, yes TWO, sets of golf clubs. A mid engine car, although awesome in concept, likely would no longer be the car to take on vacation. So maybe a separate much higher end car? Don't know what the best answer is, but it would make the Corvette much less desirable for me regardless of performance.
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08-28-2014, 06:26 PM | #15005 |
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I don't think the Corvette should be mid engine but I think GM should look into building a true, mid engine supercar. Maybe call that the Zora.
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08-28-2014, 07:48 PM | #15006 | |
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After all, who would have thought, a few years back, a $75K Z/28 was "marketable"?! |
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