03-15-2017, 08:53 AM | #15 |
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Nothing gaudy about an effective, functional portion of a car.
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03-15-2017, 09:36 AM | #16 | |
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03-15-2017, 09:39 AM | #17 |
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But we never had pillars before.
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03-15-2017, 09:45 AM | #18 |
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03-15-2017, 09:47 AM | #19 |
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That is forcing Corvette to go mid-engine with a higher entry MSRP estimated at $80k... and higher Camaro prices seen in the gen6.
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03-15-2017, 10:08 AM | #21 |
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That aero isn't as aggressive as the wing or the front of the 1LE though. I would expect the 1LE to have even stickier tires and a more aggressive suspension today. Also, the carbon ceramic brakes have almost no stopping power advantage they just don't fade as fast as steel, most guys switch from carbon ceramic to steel due to cost and the lack of real performance gain. The Z06 will most likely be faster on tighter more technical tracks (barely!), but I would expect as the track gets bigger or has less turns the 1LE well having an advantage.
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The Z06/Z07 may be faster for the first lap or two, but I don't see the ZL1 1LE being that far behind.
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I would still think the Z06/Z07 would be faster around most tracks with the ZL1 1LE (still hate that name) being right behind it.
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03-15-2017, 10:29 AM | #24 |
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The Vette will remain King even though both cars are basically two seaters. Both cars have their own niche. Chevy has clearly upped their game this year. The cars are pretty damned impressive. I hope they stay on top of customer issues and ensure the dealers are ALL in on that program. GM has a vast inventory of unsold vehicles so that may slow things down production wise.
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03-15-2017, 11:03 AM | #25 |
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See the "update" bar. I recall reading this elsewhere but not positive
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http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...gine-corvette/
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03-15-2017, 11:31 AM | #27 |
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In a more recent interview, he flat out claimed there would be no Mid-engind Vette, and provided some reasons as to why. He then said something along the lines of "if such a car does exist, it must belong to another division." Very interesting, indeed.
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