03-21-2016, 11:36 PM | #547 | |
Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Trenton, Michigan
Posts: 7,047
|
Quote:
It's a fairly common practice when a car is a new model. When I wanted a ZL1 convertible, I could place an order early before production started, but GM's acceptance of the order had to wait until and IF the dealer received any allocations. Bad news was, when the first 6 months allocations were revealed, my dealer only got a single allocation for the convertible. The good news was I was first on the dealers list for wanting to buy one and the allocation went to me. Once production starts to catch up with demand, I suspect the allocation need will diminish and go away. |
|
03-22-2016, 08:12 AM | #548 |
Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 410
|
I wonder with the auto tranny and sunroof if it's right back at 4,000 lbs again, assuming around 75lbs for each?
|
03-22-2016, 08:48 AM | #549 |
Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: San Antonio, Tx
Posts: 2,101
|
I believe the auto is barely heavier than the manual maybe 10 lbs? The sunroof may add 20lbs Max.
__________________
Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic
Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver |
03-22-2016, 09:05 AM | #550 |
Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 410
|
Interesting. I guess that makes sense for the tranny. Apologies for not thinking before typing. But i would have thought the sunroof was heavier. That's reassuring though if not. Thx
|
03-22-2016, 09:09 AM | #551 |
Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Place
Posts: 3,361
|
Also, the A8 is lighter than the A6 and based on the commentary and drawing of the upcoming A10, it's not even that much different in terms of exterior design and probably only modestly heavier due to a few extra shift elements
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/01/...#ixzz436NIi6Cy So, from what I've seen, I don't think the A10 will have a serious weight penalty like autos of the past.... I would think the bulk of the Z's weight will be in the other areas of the car that will be present in both stick and auto (e.g. - beefy shafts, axles, etc.) |
03-22-2016, 02:18 PM | #552 | |
I used to be Dragoneye...
|
Quote:
|
|
03-22-2016, 02:22 PM | #553 |
Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Place
Posts: 3,361
|
|
03-22-2016, 02:55 PM | #554 | |
I used to be Dragoneye...
|
Quote:
In that year two huge things happened: - They introduced the C6 Z06 with it's awesome LS7 engine. The engineers remembered what high HP tasted like... - The Camaro concept was unveiled and automotive world melted. When they green-lighted it a few months later, the gears started turning. -(Meanwhile, Ford was having fun cancelling the GT, and playing around with a 300hp V8 in its Mustang) General Motors - with the help of people like Bob Lutz, Rick Wagoner, Mark Reuss, Al Oppenheiser, and Tadge Juechter - has remembered how to build the best performance cars in the world. The 2017 ZL1 is the latest demonstration to everyone, of what the company's management, engineers, and designers can do when they're set loose. |
|
03-22-2016, 04:52 PM | #555 |
Drives: 66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,347
|
I put it all on Mary Barra. She is a brilliant lady with vision and intelligence. I like the A10 idea as it provides snap quick shifting only found in modified versions of earlier transmissions. Would still love to see a tt version of the LT4.
|
03-22-2016, 05:39 PM | #556 | |
7 year Cancer Survivor!
Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: East Tennessee
Posts: 21,547
|
Quote:
__________________
Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE...
The Bird is the word! |
|
03-22-2016, 05:50 PM | #557 |
Drives: 20 1LE 2SS M6 Rally Green Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Franklin WI
Posts: 6,632
|
Mark Reuss (Executive Vice President) and Dan Ammann (President) driving hot laps with the media at the ZL1 event says a lot about the mindset of the company also.
__________________
"the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.” Ronald Reagan - |
03-22-2016, 06:08 PM | #558 | |
I used to be Dragoneye...
|
Quote:
I still cannot wrap my head around that...I'm pretty sure Mark Reuss had his own helmet, too - because I don't think Chevrolet communications/marketing footed the bill for a carbon fiber helmet. |
|
03-23-2016, 10:26 AM | #559 |
Administrator
|
Uploaded first real life pics of the ZL1 from the NY Auto Show
http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=445462
__________________
|
03-24-2016, 08:38 PM | #560 |
#becauseracecar
Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 2,959
|
You're gonna need an LT4 engine subforum
|
|
|
Post Reply
|
Thread Tools | |
|
|