So it's not just a fairy tale any more....
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So it's not just a fairy tale any more....
The Blue Devil DOES exist afterall 
http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102690
http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102690
Blue Devil Lives!!
When GM's vice chairman speaks of an ultra-performance Corvette, we listen
BOB GRITZINGER
Posted Date: 6/29/05
General Motors vice chairman Bob Lutz won’t confirm this car exists, but he is not saying it doesn’t. We first wrote about Chevrolet’s ultra-performance Corvette—dubbed Blue Devil, most likely to catch the attention of GM CEO and Duke Blue Devil grad Rick Wagoner—shortly before the sixth-generation Corvette debuted at the Detroit auto show in January (AW, Dec. 22 and 29, 2004). We asked Lutz about the car during a recent exclusive interview with AutoWeek.
“Let’s just say [Corvette chief engineer] Dave Hill is not a guy who likes playing second fiddle to any high-performance car on the road,” said Lutz. “My guess is we’re going to find a way to do something beyond the Z06, that would be at a much higher price point, and which would compete with some of the leading high-performance cars of the world.”
Lutz said the car may be delayed while the company focuses most of its engineering might on pulling ahead profit-making vehicles like its next-generation large sport/utilities and pickups.
“But there is certainly no lack of desire on anyone’s part to establish the supremacy of the Corvette,” says Lutz.
Spied on the Nurbürgring, Blue Devil appears to be living up to the earlier hype. Eyewitnesses said the car sounds supercharged, confirming reports the engine is likely a blown version of the Z06’s 7.0-liter V8, producing upward of 600 hp. Look for lightweight carbon fiber body parts to reduce weight to about 2900 pounds.
Pricing will likely start somewhere around $100,000 if and when the car makes production in 2006.
When GM's vice chairman speaks of an ultra-performance Corvette, we listen
BOB GRITZINGER
Posted Date: 6/29/05
General Motors vice chairman Bob Lutz won’t confirm this car exists, but he is not saying it doesn’t. We first wrote about Chevrolet’s ultra-performance Corvette—dubbed Blue Devil, most likely to catch the attention of GM CEO and Duke Blue Devil grad Rick Wagoner—shortly before the sixth-generation Corvette debuted at the Detroit auto show in January (AW, Dec. 22 and 29, 2004). We asked Lutz about the car during a recent exclusive interview with AutoWeek.
“Let’s just say [Corvette chief engineer] Dave Hill is not a guy who likes playing second fiddle to any high-performance car on the road,” said Lutz. “My guess is we’re going to find a way to do something beyond the Z06, that would be at a much higher price point, and which would compete with some of the leading high-performance cars of the world.”
Lutz said the car may be delayed while the company focuses most of its engineering might on pulling ahead profit-making vehicles like its next-generation large sport/utilities and pickups.
“But there is certainly no lack of desire on anyone’s part to establish the supremacy of the Corvette,” says Lutz.
Spied on the Nurbürgring, Blue Devil appears to be living up to the earlier hype. Eyewitnesses said the car sounds supercharged, confirming reports the engine is likely a blown version of the Z06’s 7.0-liter V8, producing upward of 600 hp. Look for lightweight carbon fiber body parts to reduce weight to about 2900 pounds.
Pricing will likely start somewhere around $100,000 if and when the car makes production in 2006.
Last edited by Doug Harden; Jun 29, 2005 at 08:36 AM.
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Re: So it's not just a fairy tale any more....
I guess I had basically forgotten all about the BD since the Z06 turned out to be at least very in-the-ballpark of the Ford GT.
Its fair to say the Z06 exceeded everybody's expectations. A 600hp super-super vette would only be icing on the cake at this point. I'm actually not even sure its worth the trouble.
Its fair to say the Z06 exceeded everybody's expectations. A 600hp super-super vette would only be icing on the cake at this point. I'm actually not even sure its worth the trouble.
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That sounds like an awesome piece of equipment and will look great on Chevy and Corvette .....
.... however, IMO GM's place in the world car order would be better served by the Cadillac Cien setting the world supercar standard.
.... however, IMO GM's place in the world car order would be better served by the Cadillac Cien setting the world supercar standard.
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Re: So it's not just a fairy tale any more....
I think its a waste of money myself.. as cool as it is, the BD is like the Ford GT about as useful as **** on a bull.
Z06 - friggin awesome, the best most unbelievable performance deal in the universe bar none
Ford GT - wow, who cant build a supercar for 150k
BD - awesome, for an extra 30k you get a supercharger and some carbon fiber, whipdee freak'n doo.
Z06 - friggin awesome, the best most unbelievable performance deal in the universe bar none
Ford GT - wow, who cant build a supercar for 150k
BD - awesome, for an extra 30k you get a supercharger and some carbon fiber, whipdee freak'n doo.
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Re: So it's not just a fairy tale any more....
Originally Posted by Chris 96 WS6
I'm actually not even sure its worth the trouble.
Every day on this board I read about how the General needs to lead the industry rather than follow....what better way than to start with the 'Vette?
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Originally Posted by poSSum
would be better served by the Cadillac Cien setting the world supercar standard.
If they wanted to do something crazy, try a Cien that was very lightweight, very comfortable and VERY fast.
I'd say have it aim at the Mercedes McLaren SLR. Even getting close would stir up some attention. You wouldnt build many, sure, but hey, its an idea.
Though I agree, a BD is neat in concept, at that point its some foofy hyper perfomance car thats in the end, still just a vette for $100k. I like the idea, and rather we get something - but you'll sell fewer Z06's these years then the C5's cause of the price. Why try to sell even fewer? Development costs might be very low, and I think that'd be the only excuse. Build a Cadillac for that price and see what happens, but if you cant afford the development costs, the Blue Devil works.
Or just do both.
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Originally Posted by bossco
Ford GT - wow, who cant build a supercar for 150k
Seriously, though, GM should do the Blue Devil. The new Corvette: taking down every other supercar in the world. Now, there's a statement that will get some attention.
It's time to lead.
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Re: So it's not just a fairy tale any more....
Originally Posted by centric
It's time to lead.
No more second fiddle, to anyone, on anything.
Alfred Sloan once said, in a nutshell:
"We're gonna kick everybody in the world's a$$, at EVERYTHING."
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Originally Posted by PacerX
There ya have it in 4 words.
No more second fiddle, to anyone, on anything.
Alfred Sloan once said, in a nutshell:
"We're gonna kick everybody in the world's a$$, at EVERYTHING."
No more second fiddle, to anyone, on anything.
Alfred Sloan once said, in a nutshell:
"We're gonna kick everybody in the world's a$$, at EVERYTHING."