2005.5 Corvette Z06 Gets 427-cid "LS7"
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2005.5 Corvette Z06 Gets 427-cid "LS7"
From "The Buzz" - July 2004, GM High-Tech Performance
I know some of this has been discussed here before, but seeing it print makes it a little more "exciting."
575 Horses!?!
Now if only GM will stuff that drivetrain in a "special" Chevy Coupe that's coming down the pipe in a few years and badge it with a three-letter designation ending with "8" and beginning with the last letter in the alphabet.
We haven't seen any photos yet, but news continues to trickle out about the next extra-performance model of the Corvette. Slated for release in mid-2005 as an '06 model, we know it will be powered by a 427-cubic-inch, all-aluminum Gen III engine named LS7. We hear words like "three-valve cylinder heads," and "dry sump oiling system" are being thrown around. "Clutchless manual transmission" was also mentioned, but we can't yet confirm any of these rumors surrounding the 427's technical details. Nor can we confirm a horsepower rating approaching 575.
575 Horses!?!
Now if only GM will stuff that drivetrain in a "special" Chevy Coupe that's coming down the pipe in a few years and badge it with a three-letter designation ending with "8" and beginning with the last letter in the alphabet.
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Originally posted by PacerX
I would gloat for years on end if the new Z06 blows the GT into the weeds for less than $70,000.
Tasty little phrases:
"Ford's best.... not quite enough."
"And for only twice as much, you can buy a slower Ford GT."
I would gloat for years on end if the new Z06 blows the GT into the weeds for less than $70,000.
Tasty little phrases:
"Ford's best.... not quite enough."
"And for only twice as much, you can buy a slower Ford GT."
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Re: 2005.5 Corvette Z06 Gets 427-cid "LS7"
Originally posted by jg95z28
From "The Buzz" - July 2004, GM High-Tech Performance
Now if only GM will stuff that drivetrain in a "special" Chevy Coupe that's coming down the pipe in a few years and badge it with a three-letter designation ending with "8" and beginning with the last letter in the alphabet.
From "The Buzz" - July 2004, GM High-Tech Performance
Now if only GM will stuff that drivetrain in a "special" Chevy Coupe that's coming down the pipe in a few years and badge it with a three-letter designation ending with "8" and beginning with the last letter in the alphabet.
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Re: Re: 2005.5 Corvette Z06 Gets 427-cid "LS7"
Originally posted by jawzforlife
Any idea how much more that would cost than a reg 6-speed?
Any idea how much more that would cost than a reg 6-speed?
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Although this was posted a few weeks ago, I just had a thought. What if there are 2 ZO6's? One with a "lesser" motor that pumps out 500 hp and the top dog ZO6 that is the 427-575hp motor? Do you think this is possible(like the "SS" strategy) or would they just give it another name?
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Originally posted by PacerX
My alphabet ends with "S", and you can make an 8 out of two of them.
My alphabet ends with "S", and you can make an 8 out of two of them.
What I'm talking about is a special "race" version of the new Chevy Coupe... you know, for sports sedan class racing.
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Originally posted by PacerX
I would gloat for years on end if the new Z06 blows the GT into the weeds for less than $70,000.
Tasty little phrases:
"Ford's best.... not quite enough."
"And for only twice as much, you can buy a slower Ford GT."
I would gloat for years on end if the new Z06 blows the GT into the weeds for less than $70,000.
Tasty little phrases:
"Ford's best.... not quite enough."
"And for only twice as much, you can buy a slower Ford GT."
. It wouldn't even take half that. Heck, GT hangs door to door with a Saleen S7, and for for 1/2-1/3rd the price, but i'd hardly call them equals. No doubt, it is a much better performance value, but the two won't be cross-shopped. The GT will get its buyers, as will the z06.
That and i hope it doesn't cost near 70g's. Hopefully, nothing more than 60g's considering the outgoing c5 z06 was around 50g's. Anyways, those 2002 and 2003 z06's are looking mighty good nowadays
. You can pisk up a low mileaged example for around 35g's.
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Originally posted by SNEAKY NEIL
Although this was posted a few weeks ago, I just had a thought. What if there are 2 ZO6's? One with a "lesser" motor that pumps out 500 hp and the top dog ZO6 that is the 427-575hp motor? Do you think this is possible(like the "SS" strategy) or would they just give it another name?
Although this was posted a few weeks ago, I just had a thought. What if there are 2 ZO6's? One with a "lesser" motor that pumps out 500 hp and the top dog ZO6 that is the 427-575hp motor? Do you think this is possible(like the "SS" strategy) or would they just give it another name?
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Originally posted by SNEAKY NEIL
Although this was posted a few weeks ago, I just had a thought. What if there are 2 ZO6's? One with a "lesser" motor that pumps out 500 hp and the top dog ZO6 that is the 427-575hp motor? Do you think this is possible(like the "SS" strategy) or would they just give it another name?
Although this was posted a few weeks ago, I just had a thought. What if there are 2 ZO6's? One with a "lesser" motor that pumps out 500 hp and the top dog ZO6 that is the 427-575hp motor? Do you think this is possible(like the "SS" strategy) or would they just give it another name?
Originally posted by RiceEating5.0
Why not call the 427ci version "ZL1"; much like the 69 427ci ZL1 vettes? Sounds much better than confusing us with two different z06's.
Why not call the 427ci version "ZL1"; much like the 69 427ci ZL1 vettes? Sounds much better than confusing us with two different z06's.
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Last I heard...
The LS7 will have 7.0L ,2V per cylinder , 500-ish HP , power the Z06 and cost about $60K.
That's not to say that another Corvette couldn't have more than that.
The LS7 will have 7.0L ,2V per cylinder , 500-ish HP , power the Z06 and cost about $60K.
That's not to say that another Corvette couldn't have more than that.
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Originally posted by Z28x
If I remember right, only 2 ZL1 Vettes were built. I think ZL1 should be saved for the Camaro. The Vette can use ZR1
If I remember right, only 2 ZL1 Vettes were built. I think ZL1 should be saved for the Camaro. The Vette can use ZR1