Actually a little heavier

 

Around 400 lbs? You know this how?

 

C6 & C5 specs from Chevrolet.com

2004 C5 = 3,246 vs. 2005 C6 = 3,179

If the C6 Z06 drops the same amount as the last Z06 that puts the new Z06 at around 3051 lbs. The aluminum frame should also give it a bigger weight drop.

 

Not to mention the carbon Fiber body panels that were mentioned.

 

All this talk of carbon fiber panels has me wondering how much weight can it REALLY save over the fiberglass/ plastic/space age polymer body panels currently used. Its not as if the vette is a steel bodied car. Anyone?

 

Hmm, I wonder why Chevrolet site has different numbers than what they "officially" release not to long ago at the auto show (the numbers that both Autoweek and Edmunds currently use)? 3179 lbs is the lowest weight I've seen from anyone (by a long shot). I wonder if that's the "dry weight"? Regardless, that's less than 75 lbs difference. Partial CF body panels *might* reduce that weight another 50 lbs, but that depends on how "partial" they are. Also, don't all Vette models get the aluminum frame??? That is probably why the regular Vette is hitting 3179 lbs according to the Chevy site. I think they're doing a good job on reducing the weight, but as I've mentioned before, it's really hard to shave off even 100 lbs on a car like this (without spending major bucks).

 

He told us a long time ago to believe the BD rumors because his company was working on at least one part of the vehicle.

 

No corvettes currently get an aluminum frame and none ever had.

There was some speculation the C6 would get it from the get go but I think it was too expensive. For now its still steel hydroformed.

 

LOL, that's a good reason...

 

Ok, cool, I'm still learning a few things about this car. I wish information was easier to find on it though.

 

All CF on the Vette would save 60-90lbs. The 2004 Z06 CE has a CF hood that saves 10.6lbs.

 

I can agree with that. CF (true CF, not the ricer crap for show) is very light. But I wonder if it would be cheapier to use aluminum instead? It's pretty light and seems like a better choice (IMO).

 

Why the Rolling eyes? If PacerX says it is real then I believe him. I know him and Red know each other relativly well and he is on the short list of guys here that everyone takes seriously, just like ProudPony, GuionM, formula79, and R377 (who seems to be on the inside although I don't know how). I think these guys can Definately be trusted if you don't then that is fine but don't go arguing with someone if you know nothing about what they are talking about.

CF is tougher than Aluminum and that is why it is a better choice. Also it is dimensionally thinner than Fiberglass given the sam strength.

 

C6 weight figures may have gone down compared to what was originally reported because from concept through pre-production and finally saleable cars, constant tweaks are being made. Just read ACAR, the chase for team Corvette to lower weight on the C5 never ended.

The only talk of an aluminum frame as far as I can tell is coming from internet folk. Anyone have any quotes from Chevy people that an all-aluminum frame is being considered? Remember that you can't just substitute steel for aluminum, pay the difference, and go. This kind of engineering isn't just plug-and-play, especially when the Fed chimes in. Extensive crash testing, then re-engineering based on the results is necessary, not to mention considerations for a potentially lower weight capacity due to the lighter structure.....

 

Depends on what they say, but the rolling eyes are because his company is working on "part" of the car, not the whole car. He's said things I take seriously, but there's a lot he's said that I don't, that goes for pretty much everyone on here, including myself Now, I'll argue something IF there's something to argue and there is something here definitely worth arguing...