C7 Corvette

[Rich]

[MexicoCityM3]

It seems a friend managed to rent a C6 Z06 for the upcoming track days. I'll see if I can get a few laps.

[r0tor]

They should go completely historically crazy and go mid-engine rotary power

[GoCougs]

Bring back something akin to the C6 Z06 - N/A hp only with a 7L version of the new LT1 with 550 - 575 hp - IMO it would do supremely. There are lots of historical monickers to choose from - L88 would be awesome!

[MX793]

Bring back something akin to the C6 Z06 - N/A hp only with a 7L version of the new LT1 with 550 - 575 hp - IMO it would do supremely. There are lots of historical monickers to choose from - L88 would be awesome!

I think the LS7 will be the last of the big, NA motors from GM.  Too hard to meet emissions without going forced induction.  There's a reason the new Z06 went supercharged.

[12,000 RPM]

Forget what article I read it in but someone said automakers are having a last days in Rome moment

Sounds about right

[GoCougs]

I think the LS7 will be the last of the big, NA motors from GM.  Too hard to meet emissions without going forced induction.  There's a reason the new Z06 went supercharged.

I'm not so sure I see the emissions angle. Automakers have definitely been transitioning to smaller cylinders in moderate part because it's easier control combustion esp. as CRs rise, but GM sure spent a bunch of $$$ on the new LT1. Plus, what with DI and pooprod VVT, there have been a lot of advances in engine tech since the debut of the LS7 10 years ago. I think it's more the matter of chasing big HP stats rather than driving experience. I think Ford has it right in going for the GT350 vs. the GT500, at least initially. The GT500 wasn't a very good car, and it wasn't all that usable, all in the name of big stats.

[SVT666]

It wasn't a very track car, but it great in every day life.  Do you just make shit up as you type, or do you come up with it before you hit reply?

[GoCougs]

Nah, I just recite Reality. The GT500 wasn't terrible but it wasn't very good. It made a lot of noise, had big looks, and had big acceleration at 100+ mph but other than that there just wasn't a whole lot there. The ZL1 on the other hand, and to a lesser extent the Hellcat Challenger, are notably better cars - better handling, better ride, better brakes, more comfortable, and about as quick 0-legal speeds.

[MX793]

Considering a 2015 Mustang GT will outlap a Hellcat on a roadcoarse, I really doubt it would hang with a GT500.

[SVT666]

Nah, I just recite Reality. The GT500 wasn't terrible but it wasn't very good. It made a lot of noise, had big looks, and had big acceleration at 100+ mph but other than that there just wasn't a whole lot there. The ZL1 on the other hand, and to a lesser extent the Hellcat Challenger, are notably better cars - better handling, better ride, better brakes, more comfortable, and about as quick 0-legal speeds.

The GT500 was faster than the ZL1 on certain tracks, neck and neck on other tracks, and then slower on other tracks.  The GT500's brakes were the only problem that car had for track duty, but it wasn't a track car.  The Hellcat is fast in a straight line, but that's it.  You just keep making stuff up Cougs.  Your internetry is really suffering lately.

[GoCougs]

Considering a 2015 Mustang GT will outlap a Hellcat on a roadcoarse, I really doubt it would hang with a GT500.

I was referring to my original "usable" claim, meaning, on the street. Handling is more than just grip.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

2:41.3   
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/videos/a24695/video-2015-corvette-z06-obliterates-virginia-international-raceway/?click=_hpTrnsprtr_16

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

And before 666 chimes in about the timing pulls/heat issuses with the LT4 here's the guy that got his replacment engine from GM after he blew his origanal motor at 851 miles. He put the proper break in miles on the car and had no problems during a weekend track event. 

http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c7-z06-discussion/3589821-lawdogg149-s-road-atlanta-review.html

[r0tor]

ZOMG a C7 managed not to expl0de!!!! Should be a national holiday.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

And before 666 chimes in about the timing pulls/heat issuses with the LT4 here's the guy that got his replacment engine from GM after he blew his origanal motor at 851 miles. He put the proper break in miles on the car and had no problems during a weekend track event. 

http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c7-z06-discussion/3589821-lawdogg149-s-road-atlanta-review.html

What a victory, he completed one track event in a 100k dollar car on it's second motor within a few thousand miles.

Was gm there at the finish line with a press crew and champagne?

[GoCougs]

And before 666 chimes in about the timing pulls/heat issuses with the LT4 here's the guy that got his replacment engine from GM after he blew his origanal motor at 851 miles. He put the proper break in miles on the car and had no problems during a weekend track event. 

http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c7-z06-discussion/3589821-lawdogg149-s-road-atlanta-review.html

I guess some don't realize that what with modern engine management it's possible for the manufacturer to program in such a thing.

[GoCougs]

2:41.3   
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/videos/a24695/video-2015-corvette-z06-obliterates-virginia-international-raceway/?click=_hpTrnsprtr_16

Ha ha, beat the Porsche 918 too.

[Tave]

Oh man, you can feel that vague front and reverse bite just watching it. Dude is one hell of a driver.

[SVT666]

Ha ha, beat the Porsche 918 too.

The 918 had a lowly auto journalist, while the Z06 had a Chevy test driver. 

[r0tor]

2:41.3   
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/videos/a24695/video-2015-corvette-z06-obliterates-virginia-international-raceway/?click=_hpTrnsprtr_16

Heavier weight oil... Hmm... Guess it would have been pretty bad if GM themselves blew up a C7

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

I guess some don't realize that what with modern engine management it's possible for the manufacturer to program in such a thing.

Haters gonna hate.......   

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

The 918 had a lowly auto journalist, while the Z06 had a Chevy test driver. 

The German one also cost a few coins more than the Chevy. I can't wait to see if the new Ford GT can outrun the Z06.

[SVT666]

No denying how great the Z06 is. It's tremendously fast, if not one of the fastest cars on the planet, and for relatively affordable money, but put both cars on that track on the same day with the same driver and I am willing to bet the 918 beats the Z06 quite easily. 

[SVT666]

Haters gonna hate.......   

Apologists will keep making excuses. 

[hotrodalex]

No denying how great the Z06 is. It's tremendously fast, if not one of the fastest cars on the planet, and for relatively affordable money, but put both cars on that track on the same day with the same driver and I am willing to bet the 918 beats the Z06 quite easily. 

Buy both and find out.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

The German one also cost a few coins more than the Chevy. I can't wait to see if the new Ford GT can outrun the Z06.

You get what you pay for.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

You get what you pay for.

id be pissed if my million dollar Super Car got outran by a 100k Chevy. 

[FlatBlackCaddy]

id be pissed if my million dollar Super Car got outran by a 100k Chevy. 

Depends If I'm racing that 100K supercar on the run when the motor blew.

Those are apparently pretty good odds.

Still, I could probably take 2 K and and build a bathtub to outrun either of them.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Depends If I'm racing that 100K supercar on the run when the motor blew.

Those are apparently pretty good odds.

Still, I could probably take 2 K and and build a bathtub to outrun either of them.

Your Million dollar Porsche wouldn't make the race cuz it would burn itself to a crisp at the gas pump.