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So now we Know much about the new C8. I’ve been thinking where do they go from here with the Z06? The obvious is power increase, more aero, but will they be able to address weight. On the C7 each model got heavier. I did not find a specific but was the dry weight reported a Z51, 3lt loaded car? I really hope so otherwise your looking at a 3600 pound car. Which once you add Turbos (or SC), plumbing, bigger brakes, etc we’d be looking at a car with camaroish weight... eek. Got me thinking and maybe the guys that saw the frame can answer, was there room/ability to switch out much of the aluminum for CF? Or is possible the Z06 and further performance models get a carbon monocoque? I’m guessing to do so instead of an 85k ish price we’d see a base of 90-95k+ but it would probably save a couple hundred pounds or more. What do you guys think?
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I think we will be okay, the Aventador is close to and some slightly over 4000lbs wet. 730 hp and 509lbs tq and that’s with a V12.
The base C8 is within inches of the Aventador’s dimensions on paper.
All that being said, I think the Z will gain weight but they will cut weight where they can it will be a outstanding performer. I’m thinking somewhere around 3700-3800lbs -
I would find it hard to believe that Chevy would develop a carbon fiber monocoque after they just spent all of that money to develop the C8 chassis. 3,300 lbs dry is nothing to scoff at.
I know I'm in the minority, but I hope the Z06 is a NA FPC DOHC V8. If it is TT, maybe the GrandSport could get a NA version of the motor.Comment
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Was the 3360 detailed as a dry weight?Comment
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With it being a mid engine, 60% of its weight over its traction axle, and scooting to 60 MPH in under 3.0 seconds, I am one very happy camper.
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I asked that specific question of a member of the Corvette team at the reveal, and you are ballpark estimate is a good one — exception however of not including the HT convertible, nor the $5,000 custom VIN in the price range. However, IMO if one were to selectively prune some other options, my guess is that you could include the HT and still be in your range.2023 Z06: Elkhart Lake Blue, 2-tone blue interior, HTC, Standard Z06 with Z07 aero pkg, CCB’s, 3LZ, E60, every visible carbon fiber option including wheels, Jake Design Pkg. Lifetime, annual contributors, and 25 year NCM members. Home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest.Comment
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Give me a C8 Z06 that can beat the Z51 by 3-4 10ths and I'm a buyer at any price. 3LT, or whatever you want to designate it. I'm not getting any younger, and 95% of the miles on my '15 Z51 are track miles. The other 5% is driving to and from the track. Live is short, and then you die. Do I want to be the richest guy in the cemetary? Uh..................... nope.Comment
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Considering the C8's modular chassis that is bolted together, I wonder if they plan to swap in some carbon fiber frame components for the Z variants to keep weight under control.
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