[laynlo15]

Originally Posted by Z OH 6

Thanks! You didn't even get to see the AWE touring catback exhaust with quad black diamond tips, really makes the rear end look a LOT better too.

Would love to see that so post it up.

[Z OH 6]

Originally Posted by KingLT1

Oh yeah I have rode in a few of them. A friend of mine has one with a series 2 3800 swap and larger turbo. Fun cars for sure...love G bodies. I have driven or ridden all different types of cars. My brother had a SRT-4 that was built running 40psi...went from no power to all hell braking loose. I am not a big fan of turbo stuff either way. I have owned, ridden, or driven, Turbo, Centri, PD, NA Big Blocks, Exotics and DOHC stuff. My favorite is PD small blocks and NA Big Blocks....simply because Big Blocks with any kind of power adder does nothing but burnouts on the street lol. But Honestly Big Blocks that turn 8k rpm are the GOAT!

Those SRT-4 when built can be very quick, a friend of mine had one with a Stage 2 MOPAR upgrade, I think it was around 380hp or so if I recall, he raced me in my 2003 C5 Z06 405hp from a roll on the highway and I couldn't leave him.

Just read this article sounds promising.

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2...t-ride-review/

The development team sought to imbue the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with a very different ethos, to make it more special than the Stingray Z51, and it certainly seems to have done so. While the Z51 was designed to deliver approachable performance that won't frighten the front-engine-Corvette faithful, the Z06 is designed to seal the deal with buyers who know what to expect from a mid-engine supercar. Toward that end, its throttle mapping—especially in Sport and Track modes—is far more aggressive, and every Z06 will respond to all control inputs in a quicker, more direct and linear fashion.

That's not to say this car is a handful—far from it. Corvette product manager Harlan Charles, just back from a shakedown of the 100-percent design prototypes in southeast Ohio, assures us the Z06 will flatter amateur drivers—especially with the Z07 package's added aerodynamic downforce and tire grip. The goal with the Z07 was to ensure the car's driver experiences zero wasted motion, zero slop. Turns happen right now. Revs build right now. Stops occur virtually immediately. This should engender a sense of "oneness" for drivers of the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06—a feeling we have always lauded Porsches for. Watch this space for a 911 GT3/Z06-Z07 face-off to see how close Chevy came to hitting its lofty goals.

[Z OH 6]

Originally Posted by laynlo15

Would love to see that so post it up.

Will do, I'll post it when I get home from work, I might have a sound clip video too.

[SFV1LE]

Didnt search to see if this was commented on, but this doesn't fit with the price point: 345/25ZR21 tires. Michelin® Pilot Sport 4S ZP tires are standard, Sport Cup 2 R ZP tires included with the available Z07 package.

Sport Cup 2 R in 345/25ZR21 must be at least $800 each, 325/30ZR21 are $880 on Tire Rack. That is not a sustainable track tire for people paying under $100k for a car, SC2 last 3-4 days, at over $3500 a set shipped, that's ridiculous.

Average Z06 track junkie (ie not a McLaren 765 or GT2 RS owner) will have to find some nice 18s or 19s and use Pirelli DH scrubs or GY SC3R. Many smart GT3 and McLaren guys I met already prefer SC3R.

GM should have partnered with GY on a new SC3R in Z06 sizes, for reasonable price.

Besides that, I must have one of these :-)

[internationlriders]

I'm actually contemplating putting a deposit on one soon. Being 6'6" I couldn't fit in a C7 so I ended up in this Camaro with no sunroof. I do fit fine in a C8 though, especially a vert, I'll be hard pressed if I don't put a deposit on one early next year and if it takes 4 years to get one - oh well! My only battle is that my other dream car is a 911 Turbo and the wife is in favor of the Porsche so we shall see which way this goes. My money my car

[ZX-10R]

Originally Posted by Z OH 6

This isn't just a "see Ferrari we can do it too". The holy grail of performance is mid-engine, GM had no choice but to move this route at some point in order to continue to improve performance. The front engine platform was already tapped out. The new engine is also not a "see Ferrari we can do it too". GM's engine will be far more reliable, achieve better gas mileage and emissions than any European equivalent. You can downplay it as much as you want but GM has achieved something very special here and will do it at a fraction of the cost of any European supercar. I fail to see how that's not impressive to anyone if they truly understand automotive design.

I hope you're right, but reliability will need to be proven over several years of course. The engine is impressive by any metric

[Z OH 6]

Originally Posted by laynlo15

Would love to see that so post it up.

Startup video. AWE touring catback exhaust.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

As I said in another Z06 thread, this is a "see Ferrari? we can do it too" car, which is great (seriously), but not everyone's cup of tea.

Also, its 670 hp output is mostly thanks to the 8400 rpm redline, I'm sure it has much less torque down low and even overall. Again, a very respectable high rpm for a GM engine, but this isn't particularly special and neither are the looks. Maybe the price will be low enough to make the entire package attractive, once it actually becomes available.

The most powerful production n/a V8 ever isn’t special? This is likely to be the last of its kind.

[DangerZL1]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

The most powerful production n/a V8 ever isn’t special? This is likely to be the last of its kind.

I agree. Especially when it’s has twin turbos in a ZR1 model. The Z06/7 elevates the C8 to a supercar level at less than half the price . Kudos to Chevy! The Z06 fixes the lack of power in the upper rpm’s the LT2 has. I’d get on a wait list but I need a new car before the 3 year wait would be over.

[Z OH 6]

Originally Posted by DangerZL1

I agree. Especially when it’s has twin turbos in a ZR1 model. The Z06/7 elevates the C8 to a supercar level at less than half the price . Kudos to Chevy! The Z06 fixes the lack of power in the upper rpm’s the LT2 has. I’d get on a wait list but I need a new car before the 3 year wait would be over.

I don't think a ZR1 model is in the cards for this generation. I think the E-Ray and Zora are the next two models.

[BlaqWhole]

Thinking about MSRP, I wouldn't be surprised if the 1LZ with no add ons isn't around like $80K. Most likely GM will price it cheaper than the GT500, Redeye, Superstock, and other similar cars except it will eat them all alive. GM typically makes their performance vehicles and prices them in such a way that nothing cheaper can beat them. And you'd have to spend significantly more to beat them. The Z06 should be no different. At $80K to $85K there is nothing in the world that is going to beat it at anything stock to stock. In fact, nothing under $150K is going to beat it at anything stock to stock.

[KingLT1]

Originally Posted by Z OH 6

Those SRT-4 when built can be very quick, a friend of mine had one with a Stage 2 MOPAR upgrade, I think it was around 380hp or so if I recall, he raced me in my 2003 C5 Z06 405hp from a roll on the highway and I couldn't leave him.

Just read this article sounds promising.

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2...t-ride-review/

The development team sought to imbue the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with a very different ethos, to make it more special than the Stingray Z51, and it certainly seems to have done so. While the Z51 was designed to deliver approachable performance that won't frighten the front-engine-Corvette faithful, the Z06 is designed to seal the deal with buyers who know what to expect from a mid-engine supercar. Toward that end, its throttle mapping—especially in Sport and Track modes—is far more aggressive, and every Z06 will respond to all control inputs in a quicker, more direct and linear fashion.

That's not to say this car is a handful—far from it. Corvette product manager Harlan Charles, just back from a shakedown of the 100-percent design prototypes in southeast Ohio, assures us the Z06 will flatter amateur drivers—especially with the Z07 package's added aerodynamic downforce and tire grip. The goal with the Z07 was to ensure the car's driver experiences zero wasted motion, zero slop. Turns happen right now. Revs build right now. Stops occur virtually immediately. This should engender a sense of "oneness" for drivers of the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06—a feeling we have always lauded Porsches for. Watch this space for a 911 GT3/Z06-Z07 face-off to see how close Chevy came to hitting its lofty goals.

Camonlyjabroni SRT-4 was pushing close to 700whp. I could pull out a couple cars on the hit when I was around 600whp and he would reel me back in and walk around me.

Stage 2 with Toys were 115 trap cars...so makes sense.

Either I am definitely intrigued by the C8Z don't get me wrong. I probably should reserve any further thoughts on what I think it might be like until I can actually ride in or drive one.

I remember having my mind made up that I wanted a C6Z before I bought a 6th gen. I drove both back to back on the same day and ended up buying a 6th gen.

Either way I would have to drive one first before I ordered it.

[Checkmate1]

The single biggest issue for the C8 Z06 will be weight.

If the claimed 'dry' weight of 3450lbs of a Z07 w/full carbon doodads - is true, then adding another 150lbs of fuel would easily put it around 3600lbs give or take.

So a regular Z06 will probably be kissing around 3800lbs.

For a 2 seat sports car - anything over 3600lbs will be porky. Yes, they can make the car feel fast with shorter gearing but it remains to be seen how this car performs on track.

Even though my stock ZL1/1LE w/6mt weighs around 3860lbs, it has usable back seats for my kids as well. The LT4 thankfully has more torque as well which is still quite stout.

[SteveV]

I like it, but would never buy one.

Why? Well, like my ZL1, this car would be a toy. My toy. And I like to row my own gears in a toy. So, as long as there it no manual option, I am keeping my ZL1.