[wasya152]

Chevy blew it out of the water with c8 Z06. 670 hp high revving NA motor in that chassis with dual clutch, just wow. I'm so surprised that in today's turbo era, it's a NA motor. The interior looks stepped up too.

Its a future classic right of the bat, especially with hybrid and electric being around the corner

[BGM-M3COMP]

Grand slam for GM. It was their last chance of doing something like this. Doing a turbo setup would've been to predictable and too easy. They gave us what everyone wanted for a long time. A high revving engine that sings the same tune as a ferrari.

There's already talks of a 100k markup and people are still willing to buy it lol.

Imagine buying one for like 110k, using it for a year and selling it for 200k lol. What a great time to be a car guy.

[wasya152]

They will be selling like hot cakes especially around $110-120 MSRP that I think it's going to end up with upgrades

[KevinGS]

Amazing engine and platform. The front has even grown on me. The profile looks pretty decent too. But the rear? Meh. It just looks too funky for me. Maybe the Z06 will look better in person since it's much wider. I need the aftermarket to find a way to alter the appearance of the rear for me.

And I've been a passenger in the C8, and for the passenger, I didn't like the high wall of climate control buttons separating the two compartments. This car definitely won't be for couples...unless they're fighting.

Nevertheless, for $100k to $120K, this is the performance bargain of our times...it literally sounds like an old Ferrari V8. That's high praise indeed. GM should be proud.

[wasya152]

Originally Posted by KevinGS

Amazing engine and platform. The front has even grown on me. The profile looks pretty decent too. But the rear? Meh. It just looks too funky for me. Maybe the Z06 will look better in person since it's much wider. I need the aftermarket to find a way to alter the appearance of the rear for me.

And I've been a passenger in the C8, and for the passenger, I didn't like the high wall of climate control buttons separating the two compartments. This car definitely won't be for couples...unless they're fighting.

Nevertheless, for $100k to $120K, this is the performance bargain of our times...it literally sounds like a Ferrari V8. That's high praise indeed. GM should be proud.

I think it probably better than Ferrari now since the Ferrari's went turbo and don't actually sound that great.

[sleepy75]

I live at high altitude. Its lack of turbos is precisely why I wouldn't consider this one. Losing way too much HP up here.

[speedmaster20d]

sure it would be awesome on the race track but without turbo it will be hard to get the power out by revving it that high on the street or even from bend to bend on a canyon road... apart from muffled sound and lower rev's turbo is better for performance. one reason the car is cheaper than competition (at least MSRP wise) is the engine isn't really all that high tech, brute force displacement..... for pure sound and rev's I'd pick an R8 V10.

I am interested to see how it does on the track, I have a feeling it is still slower than a less powered Porsche...it's still GM.... regardless of performance it will be a classic and a good long term investment if one can keep it pristine.

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by wasya152

I think it probably better than Ferrari now since the Ferrari's went turbo and don't actually sound that great.

The twin turbo version of the engine will be coming with the next variant, the ZR1 or the ZORA if those are 2 separate variants. It'll be a monster at 800+ from a factory car lol. Insane.

I can't wait to get my hands on the z06. I knew i would never get a chance to own a ferrari in my life and GM is giving a chance to everyone to experience that for less money!!

This is why i rocked with team corvette for like 20 years now lol

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP

The twin turbo version of the engine will be coming with the next variant, the ZR1 or the ZORA if those are 2 separate variants. It'll be a monster at 800+ from a factory car lol. Insane.

I can't wait to get my hands on the z06. I knew i would never get a chance to own a ferrari in my life and GM is giving a chance to everyone to experience that for less money!!

This is why i rocked with team corvette for like 20 years now lol

I'm curious to see what the other version(s) offer. I don't see the flat plane crank, being available on the forced induction models. I think the motor is a finely tuned balance between precision and power. I don't think it could ever be strong enough, for you to just slap a set of snails on it, and have it stay together. Turbo motors are generally lower compression, and the bore and stroke is setup to maximize the turbo setup. The FPC motor is also said to have titanium conrods.

[Patton250]

Beautiful car but impossible to get. The few people that do you get them will sell them to the fools that will pay higher than retail.

[TrevorM3]

monster in the making

[SickGTR]

Originally Posted by wasya152

I think it probably better than Ferrari now since the Ferrari's went turbo and don't actually sound that great.

Ummmmmm, what? There was a 488 at a cars and coffee I saw a month ago. Thing sounded like a F-1 car on steroids. They still sound like perfection to me

[Salespunk]

Whether you are a Corvette fan or not, GM has to be applauded for building this car. People don't realize the level of engineering inside of GM and they as a company do a horrible job of educating people on it. As an example try looking up the differences between a Yukon SLT/Denali/Cadillac Escalade. The differences are significant, but on paper they look nearly identical.

Not many new cars excite me today, but the Z06 is one of them. I am considering throwing my name on a few waitlists to see if I can actually get one before the end of production.

[schumacher86]

Just joined the waiting list with a deposit - #7 on the dealer's!

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

I'm curious to see what the other version(s) offer. I don't see the flat plane crank, being available on the forced induction models. I think the motor is a finely tuned balance between precision and power. I don't think it could ever be strong enough, for you to just slap a set of snails on it, and have it stay together. Turbo motors are generally lower compression, and the bore and stroke is setup to maximize the turbo setup. The FPC motor is also said to have titanium conrods.

Correct. GM has already been throwing out rumors of a cross plane crank 4.4L twin turbo. It'll be a monster with 800+. Then the final variant will be that same setup, plus all wheel drive and a small hybrid system. The same system (rumored) that will in the upcoming ERAY.

Everyone will finally see what GM can really do if they're operating with the proper architecture. I love me some front engine corvettes but this mid engine platform takes corvette to a whole new level. It just saddens me they did it towards the end of the the ICE era.

Or maybe they planned it all along as giving everyone the final corvette and go out with a bang!

Originally Posted by schumacher86

Just joined the waiting list with a deposit - #7 on the dealer's!

Nice!!!! How many allocations does that dealer get on z06's do you know?

I think you probably beat most people who just got on and are only the 3rd or even the 4th MY z06 lol. Sucks for them.

You could have dodged a bullet and jumped the whole waiting process and could get a 1st MY too. Like me!!!

[schumacher86]

Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP

Correct. GM has already been throwing out rumors of a cross plane crank 4.4L twin turbo. It'll be a monster with 800+. Then the final variant will be that same setup, plus all wheel drive and a small hybrid system. The same system (rumored) that will in the upcoming ERAY.

Everyone will finally see what GM can really do if they're operating with the proper architecture. I love me some front engine corvettes but this mid engine platform takes corvette to a whole new level. It just saddens me they did it towards the end of the the ICE era.

Or maybe they planned it all along as giving everyone the final corvette and go out with a bang!




Nice!!!! How many allocations does that dealer get on z06's do you know?

I think you probably beat most people who just got on and are only the 3rd or even the 4th MY z06 lol. Sucks for them.

You could have dodged a bullet and jumped the whole waiting process and could get a 1st MY too. Like me!!!

I had to have this thing after the reveal - was late to the normal C8 party but I guess it kind of worked out. Now I can enjoy the M3 for a year or so and either trade it in or keep both!

They are one of the largest volume dealers in the North-central region, so I'm sure they will get at least 20.

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by schumacher86

I had to have this thing after the reveal - was late to the normal C8 party but I guess it kind of worked out. Now I can enjoy the M3 for a year or so and either trade it in or keep both!

They are one of the largest volume dealers in the North-central region, so I'm sure they will get at least 20.

Sweet!

I was late to the C8 stingray party too so it's kind of good i wasn't able to get it fast cause i went to get the M3 instead.

I'm debating myself if i wanna keep or sell the C7Z. Kinda cool thinking about having both the C7Z and C8Z. And an M3 lol.

We live in good times!

[Limegrntaln]

I was on the C8 bandwagon for quite a while. I watched the launch event, I drove 200 miles to go sit in the Corvette Road Show, Corvette. I just kind of fell out of love with it. I wasnt really a fan of the wheel options.

You really needed to spend another $20K to get the nice interior, even though, I spent $103K on the M4, I feel like Im getting my moneys worth in performance, styling and luxury.

I wasnt impressed with the interior sizing. I would have thought theyd at least try to make it as big, inside as the C5 and C6. But it just keeps shrinking, inside. I'm too tall to fit in one, comfortably. And I just didnt think there was enough performance gain, out of the motor, in the Stingray version. Its a 1 trick pony with the 2.8 0-60.

The Z06, appears to be a different ballgame, but, overall, Im still too tall to fit in one.

[mistermarc]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

I was on the C8 bandwagon for quite a while. I watched the launch event, I drove 200 miles to go sit in the Corvette Road Show, Corvette. I just kind of fell out of love with it. I wasnt really a fan of the wheel options.

You really needed to spend another $20K to get the nice interior, even though, I spent $103K on the M4, I feel like Im getting my moneys worth in performance, styling and luxury.

I wasnt impressed with the interior sizing. I would have thought theyd at least try to make it as big, inside as the C5 and C6. But it just keeps shrinking, inside. I'm too tall to fit in one, comfortably. And I just didnt think there was enough performance gain, out of the motor, in the Stingray version. Its a 1 trick pony with the 2.8 0-60.

The Z06, appears to be a different ballgame, but, overall, Im still too tall to fit in one.

How tall are you ?

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

I was on the C8 bandwagon for quite a while. I watched the launch event, I drove 200 miles to go sit in the Corvette Road Show, Corvette. I just kind of fell out of love with it. I wasnt really a fan of the wheel options.

You really needed to spend another $20K to get the nice interior, even though, I spent $103K on the M4, I feel like Im getting my moneys worth in performance, styling and luxury.

I wasnt impressed with the interior sizing. I would have thought theyd at least try to make it as big, inside as the C5 and C6. But it just keeps shrinking, inside. I'm too tall to fit in one, comfortably. And I just didnt think there was enough performance gain, out of the motor, in the Stingray version. Its a 1 trick pony with the 2.8 0-60.

The Z06, appears to be a different ballgame, but, overall, Im still too tall to fit in one.

The C7 interior was a HUGE upgrade to the C6. The C8 interior takes it to a new level. Almost german like. Very nice quality. My friend has a C8. Incredible value. So much car even if it's just a base stingray.

You might be right about shrinking on the inside lol. I'm only 5'10 but i did notice after getting rid of my C6 that the C7 is just a bit tighter. The C8 feels like you're in a fighter jet. Everything surrounds you making it all about you as the driver. It's incredible watching and experiencing the corvette evolve to what it is today.

This z06 is on another level, despite a lot of members (currently c7z owners) complaining about the car being naturally aspirated. On the forum all they ever talk about is, "will the C8Z be faster in 60-130 vs the c7z?"

And i'm like wtf? First off corvettes aren't supposed to be 60-130 cars. It just so happens it does that well and yes the C8Z will post a faster time, given the gearing and with a lower aero package. High wing models will be slightly slower on the top end.

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by mistermarc

How tall are you ?

6'3 But everyone is different. Some people have a longer torso than they have legs. I have long legs, and in the C7, when you hit the brakes, my kneecaps touch the underside dash. In the C8, you get another inch of legroom, but its just not enough.

Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP

The C7 interior was a HUGE upgrade to the C6. The C8 interior takes it to a new level. Almost german like. Very nice quality. My friend has a C8. Incredible value. So much car even if it's just a base stingray.

You might be right about shrinking on the inside lol. I'm only 5'10 but i did notice after getting rid of my C6 that the C7 is just a bit tighter. The C8 feels like you're in a fighter jet. Everything surrounds you making it all about you as the driver. It's incredible watching and experiencing the corvette evolve to what it is today.

This z06 is on another level, despite a lot of members (currently c7z owners) complaining about the car being naturally aspirated. On the forum all they ever talk about is, "will the C8Z be faster in 60-130 vs the c7z?"

And i'm like wtf? First off corvettes aren't supposed to be 60-130 cars. It just so happens it does that well and yes the C8Z will post a faster time, given the gearing and with a lower aero package. High wing models will be slightly slower on the top end.

True, if you want just straightline speed, this isnt the car for you. This car is the GT3RS of track cars. High revving N/A, and 170hp more than the 3RS. Im curious to see what kind of Ring time they were able to get with it. I would think it would be on par with the ZR1 or better.

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

6'3 But everyone is different. Some people have a longer torso than they have legs. I have long legs, and in the C7, when you hit the brakes, my kneecaps touch the underside dash. In the C8, you get another inch of legroom, but its just not enough.




True, if you want just straightline speed, this isnt the car for you. This car is the GT3RS of track cars. High revving N/A, and 170hp more than the 3RS. Im curious to see what kind of Ring time they were able to get with it. I would think it would be on par with the ZR1 or better.

People have high hopes saying it could be 6:4x and i'm saying definitely not lol.

Maybe if the car weighed 3100-3200lbs with the same exact powertrain i think so.

I do believe it'll break 7 minute though. I'm guessing 6:57-6:58 which is insanely fast given the C7 ZR1 and it's monster powerplant doing 7:04?

The car will run 10.3-10.5 @ 133 stock though.