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Chevrolet Debuts All New Lightweight Corvette At New York International Auto Show
DETROIT - Chevrolet will introduce an all new lightweight Corvette at the New York International Auto Show.
"This product is to satisfy the hard core Corvette enthusiast with a stripped down lightweight Corvette based on the C6 coupe," said Gary L. Cowger, president of GM North America. We done everything we can think of to reduce the weight of the Corvette. It will be built with aluminum hydro-formed rails and have a Lexan rear window. We've stripped out all the frills: radio, a/c, power windows, power door locks, and even the passenger seat. We've upgraded the LS2 engine to 430HP and 430 ft-lbs of torque. The lightweight Corvette will come with the Z51 package standard and 6 speed manual transmission. There will be no optional equipment. The RPO code will be LW1".
Not everyone who wants a lightweight Corvette will be able to get one. First you must attend both the level 1 and level 2 classes at Bragg-Smith Corvette Driving school. After completion of the classes, the prospective owner will take a test in a lightweight Corvette to prove he or she is capable enough to properly handle the car. A prospective owner is allowed to take one retest after failing the first test. The test will be graded by Rupert Bragg-Smith. Upon successful completion of the test the prospective owner will be given a certificate which is required before any Chevrolet dealer can order a lightweight Corvette.
According to Cowger, "This will be a very special Corvette for an owner who has proven how to handle it."
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WOW I thought that GM was done with Rupert. Is he back in the General's good graces? I hope so!
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Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot. Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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Like the GTS-R Viper and any decent performance car company SHOULD DO!!!
My friend got driving lessons from Nissan Canada when he purchassed his 300ZX TT,and the other that bought a 911 TT was flown down to the States somewhere to follow a driving course before being allowed pick up the car.
Will they be track only cars or Showroom stock strippers that are streetlegal?
If it is a April fool it is too bad,it would be a nice promo vehicle and could have a Vette challenge like the Ferraries have!!!
quote:Originally posted by JeffY: Can anyone say April Fool!!!!!!!!
One can always dream - it's almost April 2nd.
-------------------- Hawkeye: SSOA F98-C98
1998 SS - Black All Options - Mods Whisper Lid, K & N, Lou's Short Stick, Shift Light, Skip Shift, SLP Y, Borla, 4:10's, BMR STB, SLP SFCs, Granatelli MAF, Hypertech III, 160 Stat, Mallory Billet Pedals, Metco Aluminum LCAs,Fast Toys Ram Air Mod, Spohn Panhard Bar, BMR Torque Arm, free EGR mod,power antenna, BMR LCA brackets, Gentex Temp/Compass Auto Dim Mirror, AllMaxx Strobe and Wig Wag, BAER Eradispeed rotors,PPC Headers with Random Technology Hi Flow Cats, BMR Drive shaft Loop,FAST 78MM Throttle Body, FAST 78MM Composite Intake, Mobil 1 & lots of Zaino.
Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot. Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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Hook, line and sinker...................
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quote:Originally posted by Fbodfather: Hook, line and sinker...................
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Don't sweat it- the competition will make the C6 look like a kiddy-car, anyway!!!!!!!
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TimeL-you disappoint me. Surely, there are more snakes on MArs than just Cobras.
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Yes but to me they are aftermarket[to me]Saleen/Rousch !!
The Mach1's I have seen run are slow,the Bullitt is not a performance car,there are rumors of a killer mustang to compete with Viper but haven't seen any yet.
Like the NEXT Camaro when[IF EVER which I doubt]I see it I will believe it!!!
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