Shno's House of Z

[LOWDOWN]

"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'...

[brt3]

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

"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'...

If Chevy really wants to swing for the fences, the path laid out in the article is NOT the way forward (IMHO).

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...

[2cnd chance]

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.

[Iron Lung Jimmy]

Originally Posted by Motor Trend

There’s also some talk of a Corvette “family” for the C8. Corvette is obviously strong enough to stand as its own brand.

The inevitable result of a Corvette "family" would be a Corvette SUV

[LOWDOWN]

Originally Posted by Iron Lung Jimmy

The inevitable result of a Corvette "family" would be a Corvette SUV

...kinda like THIS?

[LOWDOWN]

...and don't forget a CORVETTE PICKUP...(SAME number of letters on the DOOR!)

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[Bhobbs]

Jessie Lang drives a 69 Trans Am Z/28. That car sounds sweet as hell.

[wildpaws]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Jessie Lang drives a 69 Trans Am Z/28. That car sounds sweet as hell.

Indeed that sounds sweet! I need one LOL!
Clyde

[wildpaws]

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.
Clyde

[Number 3]

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.

[Bhobbs]

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.

[LOWDOWN]

Originally Posted by Number 3

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.

If, indeed, there IS a "case" for a family of Vettes, the mid-shipman would be the pinnacle, but pricy. However, when you hear what some folks in the last 10 years have paid for early-production C6 Z06s and ZL1s (and may pay for early C7 Z06s) in certain markets, a low-volume $150-up hyper-Vette isn't that far-fetched or "fanciful thinking"...

After all, who would have thought, a few years back, a $75K Z/28 was "marketable"?!

[LOWDOWN]

Originally Posted by wildpaws

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.
Clyde

Good to "see" you!

Grab a beer from the bucket 'n set a-spell...

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by wildpaws

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.
Clyde

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

Good to "see" you!

Grab a beer from the bucket 'n set a-spell...