Here is what was released today...


Previous Z06 models, from the original 1963 model to the 2001-04 editions, incorporated suspension and/or engine upgrades that complemented existing Corvette systems. Not surprisingly, the specs for the ’06 read like the blueprint of a champion. They include:

* LS7 7.0-liter/427-cubic-inch Gen IV V-8 with lightweight reciprocating components
* 500 horsepower (373 kw) at6200 rpm
* 475 lb.-ft. of torque (657 Nm) at 4800 rpm
* 7000 rpm redline
* Titanium connecting rods and intake valves
* Dry-sump engine lubrication system
* Engine hand-built at GM’s new Performance Build Center
* Aluminum body structure with one-piece hydroformed perimeter rails frame and magnesium front cradle
* Fixed roof design optimizes body rigidity and aerodynamics
* Carbon-fiber composite front fenders and front wheelhouses
* Unique front fascia incorporating a larger grille, cold-air scoop and lower air splitter
* Wide-body rear fenders and a unique rear spoiler incorporated with the CHMSL
* Huge 14-inch (355-mm) cross-drilled front disc brakes with six-piston calipers and 13.4-inch (340-mm) cross-drilled rear rotors with four-piston calipers
* 18 x 9.5-inch front wheels with 275/35ZR18 tires and 19 x 12-inch rear wheels with 325/30ZR19 tires
* 3-inch-diameter exhaust with bi-mode mufflers and larger polished stainless steel tips
* Engine, transmission and differential oil coolers; and steering cooler
* Rear-mounted battery to improve weight distribution
* Unique interior features including revised gauge cluster and lightweight two-tone seats with more aggressive bolsters
* Curb weight of 3130 pounds / 1419.7 kg (estimated)
* 3 inches (76.2 mm) wider than other Corvette models
* Vehicle developed simultaneously with C6-R racecar.


MORE.....http://www.lastofthebreed.com/News/G...06Corvette.htm


Sorry if it is a repost..

 

Hmm 325s??? I thought they only made 315s, 335s, and 345s. Maybe I'm wrong.

 

Does anyone know if they did away with the transverse leafs? If they did, the automotive snob community will have ALMOST nothing left to Bitch about...

EDIT: Nevermind... I just found in the article that they kept it.

 

Forged crank, Titainium rods, and forged aluminum pistons. I can see some people having fun with these motors. Drop a 200 shot on it or find a way to lower the compression and boost the hell out of it. Sounds awesome

 

I think it needs some black contrast, maybe a black hood and a well styled spoiler or something in black as well. I'm not much for cars being all one solid color...

Also would those rims fit 4th gens? i know tire size in theory wouldn't fit...but i like that wheel design.

Dave

 

the tires would fit with spacers in the rear, just a matter of the wheel studs lining up. But 325's would come out a hair farther than the fender, 315 lines up perfectly

 

Have they released a price yet?

 

i think its funny how all this info has been out for months, and all of it was absolutely correct. i wonder how it gets leaked like that, and how every aspect was true. imo it was a marketing scheme that worked better then they ever imagined, the hype for this car after seeing the leaked pics, and viper-killer numbers, this car had more hype then ive ever seen. this is awesome, way to go gm on having the ***** to make this car

 

I dunno, I went to Chevy.com and I didn't see these specs anywhere. I'm not believing anything until it's posted on an official website.

I'm not saying that it's not true, I'm just saying that there is nothing truly official yet.

Dope

 

This data was a Press Release from www.media.gm.com look at the bottom of the text and you will see two contact numbers. Give them a call and they will be more than happy to confirm this information.

 

I heard from a guy at the unveiling that it was $65,000 base price (UN-CONFIRMED)

 

GM gets any size tire they want.

Conversation goes like this:

GM: We want a 325 rear tire.

Supplier: We don't make that size.

GM: Want to make tires for the GMT-900?

Supplier: Hey! I was wrong! We've got a 325 in development!