just noticed the gm stats says estimated 625+hp and 635+ lbs of torque. The LS9 was rated 638hp and only 604 lb-ft. So this new LT4 should be more powerful than the LS9. Wonder if they will shoot to beat the gt500 hp figure.

 

They may not shoot to beat the power, but instead be close to the power level but make it more usable instead of spinng the first 4 geard

 

it will probably have about the same hp numbers as the ls9 but will have more torque. i think the the torque will be the 635ft/lb they estimated but i believe the hp will be higher than the 625hp they said. the ls9 in the c6 zr1 had a 2.3L supercharger and the lt4 in the c7 z06 only has a 1.7L supercharger. the z06 will have more torque than the gt500 but i doubt it will have more hp. which torque is really what moves and accelerates the vehicle.

 

The new Z06 is taking the place of both the ZR1 and the ZO6, no new ZR1...

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/14/c...not-happening/


Based on the sheer awesomeness of this new ZO6 and comparing it to the Z/28 at $75k, I wouldn't be surprised if it is over $100k.

 

i stated like 2 days ago that they SAID they arent planing on building a c7 zr1 BUT gm is great at keep things under the cover until they want it to be released. im 99% sure they had started looking into the development of the zr1 but it probably wont be released until at least the 2016 model year if not later. the z06 definitely isnt taking the place of the zr1 though.

 

Doesn't ZR1 disappear every other generation?

 

they just didnt have one for the c5 generation. c3, c4, and c6 had zr1's. c3 had zr1, zr2, and zl1 packages and the c4 just had the zr1.

 

Funny you should say that. They are saying/hinting that it "may" hit 200MPH as well. I think the 625HP and 635TQ numbers are pretty accurate.
I will say, I like the Z06 A LOT more than the Stingray. (Well,...who wouldn't right?!?! lol) I saw the 2015 Z06 convertible last night online and did some research on it and fell in love. That is just one gorgeous car with the top down. And I'm not really a convertible car guy. I mean it looks killer with the top down. I want.

 

Just can't handle that rear end the rest is great though!

 

i love the rear. i really wish they would have gone with the N/A 7.0L like the old z06 but just did direct injection and maybe some better heads and cam to add more power. i loved those ls7's

 

At first,...I was the same way,...but with the top down, it gives the car a totally different look. Gorgeous car, (meaning the convertible), with killer performance.
They say it "may" hit the 200MPH mark as well.

 

I agree but the LS7 represents about as far as you can take a naturally aspirated two valve pushrod motor with out going off the deep edge. Yes it could make more power but already a pricey motor it would even be more so as well as taking a hit to durability and emissions at the OE level.

From a cost and power perspective the new engine was really the only route forward GM could take for its flagship Corvette.

 

Gorgeous!

 

Hmmm...

 

I really do like it as a coupe, especially in the blue. Not a big fan of the convertible though. If only it was not a GM product...

Never had the best of luck with my GM purchases, they always seemed to bite me in the end.

 

I would agree with you. I love the coupe

 

Too funny. I'm the opposite and I'm not really a convertible car type guy. But this, I would buy in a soft top and just leave the top down! lol
Yeah,...with all the lawsuits and recalls with GM, it's scary getting into one of their vehicles nowadays.

 

Many companies still don't realize that cutting costs (aka quality) in the short term can lead to some major costs in the long term. IMO, a companies reputation is directly related to the quality of their products. I don't respect companies that consistently put out junk. Unless, of course, being at the bottom of the market is their strategy (one I personally would never want).

Are most of these recalls on Chevy's? Hopefully the Corvette doesn't experience the same cheapness of its fellow vehicles. I do love the new look.

 

I do agree sir. I wouldn't want it either, if it was made sub par, no matter how awesome it looked.
Most of the recalls are coming from Chevrolet. I'm pretty sure the Corvette, especially the Z06, should be void of those recalls.

 

UPDATE.
Chevrolet officially confirmed yesterday that the 2015 Corvette Z06 is rated at 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque.
NASTY!