C6 Z06 specs.
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Originally posted by Z28Wilson
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.....
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.....
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Originally posted by Hoodshaker
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?
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?
As for aluminum or exotic frame materials from GM... here's a hint...try a patent search.
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In a chance meeting.....of all places--my sister's house...I had the chance to meet someone working on the C6 Z06. We discussed what the Z06's weight and power goals were.
It looks like they will meet their weight goals and meet or exceed power goals.
It looks like they will meet their weight goals and meet or exceed power goals.
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Originally posted by Z284ever
It looks like they will meet their weight goals and meet or exceed power goals.
It looks like they will meet their weight goals and meet or exceed power goals.
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Originally posted by Chris 96 WS6
I suspect that means they are quabbling internally on how much to underrate the HP by
I suspect that means they are quabbling internally on how much to underrate the HP by
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Originally posted by Z28Wilson
Does that mean Dave Hill was sandbagging when he claimed they were still trying to meet the power level goal (presumed to be 500 HP)?
Does that mean Dave Hill was sandbagging when he claimed they were still trying to meet the power level goal (presumed to be 500 HP)?
They were hovering around 475-480hp for awhile. They have since surpassed that.
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Originally posted by Z284ever
In a chance meeting.....of all places--my sister's house...I had the chance to meet someone working on the C6 Z06. They told me what the Z06's weight and power goals were.
It looks like they will meet their weight goals and meet or exceed power goals.
In a chance meeting.....of all places--my sister's house...I had the chance to meet someone working on the C6 Z06. They told me what the Z06's weight and power goals were.
It looks like they will meet their weight goals and meet or exceed power goals.
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Originally posted by Big Als Z
I wonder how they just surpassed it? How do you go from falling some 20hp short, to blowing past it?
Does anyone know anything about the 3v heads showing up on the Z06's engine.
I wonder how they just surpassed it? How do you go from falling some 20hp short, to blowing past it?
Does anyone know anything about the 3v heads showing up on the Z06's engine.
I take it from Z284ever's comment that the 6.4L engine was never intended to get 3v heads either.
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