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."
Preliminary Specs: H.O LS2 with 430HP/430-ft-lbs Weight: 2536lbs 0-60: 3.6sec 1/4 mi: 11.5sec @122 mph Top Speed: 195mph
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
WOW I thought that GM was done with Rupert. Is he back in the General's good graces? I hope so!
Posted by JeffY (Member # 120) on :
Can anyone say April Fool!!!!!!!!
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
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!!!
[ 01. April 2004, 03:56 PM: Message edited by: TimeLord ]
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
quote:Originally posted by JeffY: Can anyone say April Fool!!!!!!!!
One can always dream - it's almost April 2nd.
Posted by Fbodfather (Member # 1119) on :
Hook, line and sinker...................
Posted by FireChicken (Member # 2067) on :
quote:Originally posted by Fbodfather: Hook, line and sinker...................
You guys are mean, you know that???
Posted by Fbodfather (Member # 1119) on :
who me????
Posted by JeffY (Member # 120) on :
Don't sweat it- the competition will make the C6 look like a kiddy-car, anyway!!!!!!!
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
We know that,apparently GM doesn't though!!!!!!
SHELBY COBRA GT
Nice lineup
Posted by JeffY (Member # 120) on :
quote:Originally posted by TimeLord: We know that,apparently GM doesn't though!!!!!!
SHELBY COBRA GT
Nice lineup
Who's talking about those wimps??
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
Enlighten me then JeffY,I was looking at its direct Detroit competitor.
I didn't allude to foreign supercars!!
Posted by JeffY (Member # 120) on :
Define foreign- I don't consider cars made in Detroit foreign.
[ 04. April 2004, 06:17 PM: Message edited by: JeffY ]
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
FERRARI BMW MERCEDES NISSAN Skyline GTR LOTUS ELISE
this is what I consider foreign.
CHARGER isn't out yet.
If there is more serious iron coming out of Detroit that I don't know about I can't use it as an example!!
[ 04. April 2004, 06:22 PM: Message edited by: TimeLord ]
Posted by JeffY (Member # 120) on :
TimeL-you disappoint me. Surely, there are more snakes on MArs than just Cobras.
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
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!!!
Posted by JeffY (Member # 120) on :
You finally mentioned the right snake!
Posted by chrisL (Member # 97) on :
Too bad youre working on that SRT-6 Grand Caravan.
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