Did we miss this little nugget about the new 'Vette's weight?
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Re: Did we miss this little nugget about the new 'Vette's weight?
There is no dispute that weight was added to the interior. Better materials and more safety systems will add weight. But from what we've been told the C7 has had some serious weight reduction from the frame and use of composites that should offset the gains. The C7 may not weigh 3000 lbs. or match what a C6 Z06 weighs but it still should undercut the base C6.
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Re: Did we miss this little nugget about the new 'Vette's weight?
C7 is apparently going to be *heavier*, not lighter 
2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray and Z51 First Look on Edmunds.com
>>>Despite the mass reductions above, the C7 Corvette will be heavier than the C6 due to its laundry list of new hardware and improved crashworthiness. GM was not specific about curb weight other than acknowledging that, yes, the C7's curb weight will be higher than the current car.<<<
2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray and Z51 First Look on Edmunds.com
>>>Despite the mass reductions above, the C7 Corvette will be heavier than the C6 due to its laundry list of new hardware and improved crashworthiness. GM was not specific about curb weight other than acknowledging that, yes, the C7's curb weight will be higher than the current car.<<<
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Re: Did we miss this little nugget about the new 'Vette's weight?
C7 is apparently going to be *heavier*, not lighter
2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray and Z51 First Look on Edmunds.com
>>>Despite the mass reductions above, the C7 Corvette will be heavier than the C6 due to its laundry list of new hardware and improved crashworthiness. GM was not specific about curb weight other than acknowledging that, yes, the C7's curb weight will be higher than the current car.<<<
2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray and Z51 First Look on Edmunds.com
>>>Despite the mass reductions above, the C7 Corvette will be heavier than the C6 due to its laundry list of new hardware and improved crashworthiness. GM was not specific about curb weight other than acknowledging that, yes, the C7's curb weight will be higher than the current car.<<<
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Re: Did we miss this little nugget about the new 'Vette's weight?
I may actually do that. The thought has crossed my mind many times!
Well that's kinda sad. My Dad knows from personal experience how strong the C6 chassis is. A 1-ton truck pulled out in front of him while he was going at least 55mph. He hit it in the axle & was able to open the door & walk away. He did end up breaking his femur lengthwise, but he was able to walk.
Well that's kinda sad. My Dad knows from personal experience how strong the C6 chassis is. A 1-ton truck pulled out in front of him while he was going at least 55mph. He hit it in the axle & was able to open the door & walk away. He did end up breaking his femur lengthwise, but he was able to walk.
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Re: Did we miss this little nugget about the new 'Vette's weight?
I think they worded it to say that 99lbs were taken out, but they have also mentioned that other components like the engine got heavier.
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