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Posted by JeffY (Member # 120) on :

Details are emerging about the all-new, 2005 C6 (sixth generation) Corvette that will be introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. Though the new chassis is now shared with another car (the Cadillac XLR luxury sports car) for the first time in Corvette history - the two cars have distinctly different missions and differ substantially from each other. The new Corvette is five inches shorter than the C5 in overall length but retains the same interior room. The overall road presence of the new C6 exterior design and stance is improved dramatically – certainly enough to make C5 owners drool over it and feel compelled to get one. But the new car should turn heads of non-Corvette-owning enthusiasts, too, because of its improved quality, upscale interior materials and outstanding performance capability. The standard 6.0-liter V-8 will now deliver 400HP and around 400 lb-ft of torque, just under the 405HP figure of the current ultra-performance Z06 C5. The front tires will be 245/40ZR 18s, mounted on 8.5" wheels. The rears will be 285/35ZR 19s, mounted on 10.0" wheels. The Z51 Option for '05 will include bigger brakes with cross-drilled rotors, specifically tweaked tires, gear ratios, springs, shocks and sway bars, plus an engine oil cooler and a power-steering cooler for serious off-road performance work. Other details: the HUD on the new car will have a built-in G-meter, a power top will finally be available (long overdue) on the convertible, and a six CD in-dash changer will be an option, as will an onboard navigation system. There's no official confirmation (yet), but there's also a "super" C6 rumored to be on the way with 600+HP (with assistance from McLaren engines). This super C6 will take Corvette's classic performance-value-for-the-dollar equation to new heights and could potentially embarrass all of the other high-priced supercars from around the globe in the process. The "super" C6 will cost more than the standard car by a bunch, but it may still come in at "around" $100,000, undercutting even the Ford GT in cost. And its performance is said to be simply mind-boggling, making even hardcore enthusiasts weak in the knees. The "super" C6 will not appear before mid-2006 at the earliest, but it may be considered enough of a milestone car in the pantheon of great Corvettes to wear the storied "ZL1" designation

Posted by chrisL (Member # 97) on :

[Eek!]

good info as always Mr Y.
[Cool]

Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :

...Awsome info Mr. Y, ...Thanks for sharing [Cool]

Posted by jimb0 (Member # 176) on :

sweet indeed...

Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on :

Looks like GM has another winner.

I guess I better start saving, now. Donations will be accepted. [Big Grin]

Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :

Hmm.....am I the "target" market for Corvette
marketing? Thanks Jeff. I'd love to spin one
of those around Bragg-Smith for a while [Big Grin]

Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :

Thanks Jeff! Sounds like I want one [Smile]

Lets see............mortgage the house, trade my soul.............. etc. [Frown]

Posted by SS_CarGuy (Member # 2065) on :

Thanks for the heads up Jeff.....that car is going to be awesome! [Big Grin]

Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :

The GT was supposed to come in at ABOUT 100k,so the Super Vette can expect to be the same.
Can't wait to see it materialize!!!!! [Smile]

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

Now that sounds real good! [Cool]

Posted by Bad XXX (Member # 2002) on :

Any information on the rumored aluminum hyro-formed frame? How about weight?

Posted by Bill Mason (Member # 1807) on :

WOW!!! Thanks for the info Jeff. I want one.

Let's see:
- sell the wife's C4
- Sell the house, buy house trailer
- put the wife out to work....opps...already did that [Smile]

- sell the Firebird....... [Frown]

On second thought looks like some more planning is required [Big Grin]

Awesome car.....hopefully one day.

Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :

The most ultimate Vette to date... and I'm building a 1963. [Razz]

Posted by 35th 02 ss (Member # 1667) on :

Car sounds like it will be awesome. Thanks for the info [Big Grin]

Posted by Z28-SORR (Member # 1565) on :

NOTE: to self.

Sell house. Buy Super C6 for me, CTS-V for wife.
Move in with kids???

Posted by 01ss87iroc (Member # 1763) on :

Thanks for sharing, sounds sweet.... [Big Grin]

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

Thanks JeffY ..

For the record the info is from here

http://www.autoextremist.com/page6.shtml#table

I don't know what their sources are ....but it sure sounds like another car I'd love to have but can't afford. [Frown]

[ 19. November 2003, 02:55 PM: Message edited by: poSSum ]

Posted by SSHEETS (Member # 1989) on :

Geez JeffY...I feel like somebody just slipped me a Viagra [Eek!]

SSUPER C6

Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SSHEETS:
Geez JeffY...I feel like somebody just slipped me a Viagra

SSUPER C6

Relax, take a few deep breaths and think about baseball. The blood will return to your brain in a bit...... [Big Grin]

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

mmmmmm....gooooooood! [Big Grin]

Posted by CamaroSCG (Member # 1591) on :

Thanks for the info Jeff, where do sign up for one? [Big Grin]

(I wish!)

Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on :

SSweet!

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