Z06Vette.com - Corvette Z06 Forum - Are you ready for the Z07? The ultimate Corvette is due in 2009

El Calor · 07-13-2007, 08:20 PM

The C6 Corvette is a phenomenon. Despite a substandard interior, its power, dynamics, and styling have given it international credibility the C5 struggled to achieve and the gold-chain-inspiring C3 and C4 could only dream of. Now it's talked of as a competitor for Porsche 911, Aston Martin V-8 Vantage, various BMW Ms, and Mercedes AMGs. That 505-horsepower Z06 (the 2007 Z06 is pictured) hasn't hurt.

But just before it's replaced by the all-new C7, the C6 will get one last shot at automotive immortality: around 700 horsepower and a new name. Word in Detroit is the long-awaited ber-Corvette, codenamed the Blue Devil after Rick Wagoner's alma mater's NCAA team, will now likely be called Z07. Purists at GM have balked at naming it the Corvette SS, after Zora Arkus-Duntov's definitive Chevy sport racer. Corvette Super Sport had been the expected name for the last year or so.

It's not coming as soon as you'd hoped: It'll be a 2009 model. And it'll essentially be a "build out" of C6 bits, combined with some powertrain parts that'll appear on the C7. As Jim Queen revealed in Motor Trend last month, General Motors is talking in the 700 horsepower neighborhood for its Top Gun C7, which jibes with the output predicted from the supercharged 7.0-liter V-8. Bet on the 505-horsepower Z06 becoming the standard C7 Corvette.

The C7 will launch in the 2010 calendar year. Just six model years for the C6? The C5 ran seven, but its predecessor was built for 13 model years, and the C3 dates back to the signing of the Magna Carta. This is a good sign: Corvette was considered for the chopping block during its 13-year C4 run.

http://www.motortrend.com/features/a...t_corvette_z07

JBsZ06 · 07-13-2007, 08:23 PM

Cool read.

Thanks!

JB

**MSiska** · 07-13-2007, 08:31 PM

Dang!! I'll have to buy a few more raffle tickets from the Museum!!

Zippy · 07-13-2007, 08:33 PM

Motor Trend isn't my favorite automobile publication.....however, thanks for the scoop on the Z07!

Another reason why "Z06Vette is the BEST Corvette site!"

Zipster

Now what · 07-13-2007, 08:42 PM

January 2010 I'll be turning 40, by then I think I'll be ready to let go of my SC C5 Z06, so maybe a 2010 C7 will be a good 40th birthday present (to myself), wife should approve as she is looking at the new tt 300hp 335 BMW coupe for her next car in the next couple months.

I'm just glad she doesn't want a big slow SUV (she was thinking about it). I think the new 335 is really nice, not quite an M3, but a nice package. Even though it's "her" car, I'll still be driving it a lot.

2010 for me, I'll be in the market for my next Corvette. That's the plan.

Z06Dad · 07-13-2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MSiska

Dang!! I'll have to buy a few more raffle tickets from the Museum!!

I'll send you some cash to buy mine too!

ZO6 AL-X · 07-13-2007, 10:09 PM

Good read. Look forward to the Z07.

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Originally Posted by Now what

January 2010 I'll be turning 40, by then I think I'll be ready to let go of my SC C5 Z06, so maybe a 2010 C7 will be a good 40th birthday present (to myself), wife should approve as she is looking at the new tt 300hp 335 BMW coupe for her next car in the next couple months.

I'm just glad she doesn't want a big slow SUV (she was thinking about it). I think the new 335 is really nice, not quite an M3, but a nice package. Even though it's "her" car, I'll still be driving it a lot.

2010 for me, I'll be in the market for my next Corvette. That's the plan.

The 335i isn't bad. My friend received his early this year. He's done intake, exhaust and chip/tuning and it ran something like 340 rwhp. Say it's for "her" and enjoy it. Great little ride, but no M3... like you said.

ladZ06 · 07-16-2007, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Calor

The C6 Corvette is a phenomenon. Despite a substandard interior, its power, dynamics, and styling have given it international credibility the C5 struggled to achieve and the gold-chain-inspiring C3 and C4 could only dream of. Now it's talked of as a competitor for Porsche 911, Aston Martin V-8 Vantage, various BMW Ms, and Mercedes AMGs. That 505-horsepower Z06 (the 2007 Z06 is pictured) hasn't hurt.

But just before it's replaced by the all-new C7, the C6 will get one last shot at automotive immortality: around 700 horsepower and a new name. Word in Detroit is the long-awaited ber-Corvette, codenamed the Blue Devil after Rick Wagoner's alma mater's NCAA team, will now likely be called Z07. Purists at GM have balked at naming it the Corvette SS, after Zora Arkus-Duntov's definitive Chevy sport racer. Corvette Super Sport had been the expected name for the last year or so.

It's not coming as soon as you'd hoped: It'll be a 2009 model. And it'll essentially be a "build out" of C6 bits, combined with some powertrain parts that'll appear on the C7. As Jim Queen revealed in Motor Trend last month, General Motors is talking in the 700 horsepower neighborhood for its Top Gun C7, which jibes with the output predicted from the supercharged 7.0-liter V-8. Bet on the 505-horsepower Z06 becoming the standard C7 Corvette.

The C7 will launch in the 2010 calendar year. Just six model years for the C6? The C5 ran seven, but its predecessor was built for 13 model years, and the C3 dates back to the signing of the Magna Carta. This is a good sign: Corvette was considered for the chopping block during its 13-year C4 run.

http://www.motortrend.com/features/a...t_corvette_z07

Good reading as well in the August issue of Winding road. Dates are slightly different but articles has some good interviews.
Larry

**johniew398** · 07-16-2007, 08:08 PM

Well, time will tell. Guess we should see something at the Detroit show.

vant · 07-17-2007, 06:03 AM

No. I'm not ready. But hopefully someone, who is ready, will give me a ride in one. :cool:

**jub jub** · 07-17-2007, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by vant

No. I'm not ready. But hopefully someone, who is ready, will give me a ride in one. :cool:

You can go for a ride in mine and hopefully we can find your old sig.

Golffox · 07-17-2007, 09:19 AM

Already have the Z07

I can't even imagine 700 HP from the factory. This car will be insane and priced accordingly. I bet they sell every one as well.

**RC45** · 07-17-2007, 03:15 PM

My [place non site supporting vendor name here] Z07 should be done in a couple of weeks... probably one of the last ones that they will do and I am hoping will be within spitting distance of the GM Z07..

I am also hoping that GM's Z07 has some parts that ill be able to be retro-fitted to my then 10 year old C5 Z.... because as great as the C6 looks, the C5 FRC profile is still what does it for me. This car is to me, what the '69 Camaro is to another generation

OneQuickCoupe · 07-17-2007, 03:24 PM

I'm building one right now in my garage. I'm too old to wait till 10'. It's a little boxy but it should fly.

D.J.

Flex182 · 03-22-2008, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Calor

The C6 Corvette is a phenomenon. Despite a substandard interior, its power, dynamics, and styling have given it international credibility the C5 struggled to achieve and the gold-chain-inspiring C3 and C4 could only dream of. Now it's talked of as a competitor for Porsche 911, Aston Martin V-8 Vantage, various BMW Ms, and Mercedes AMGs. That 505-horsepower Z06 (the 2007 Z06 is pictured) hasn't hurt.

But just before it's replaced by the all-new C7, the C6 will get one last shot at automotive immortality: around 700 horsepower and a new name. Word in Detroit is the long-awaited ber-Corvette, codenamed the Blue Devil after Rick Wagoner's alma mater's NCAA team, will now likely be called Z07. Purists at GM have balked at naming it the Corvette SS, after Zora Arkus-Duntov's definitive Chevy sport racer. Corvette Super Sport had been the expected name for the last year or so.

It's not coming as soon as you'd hoped: It'll be a 2009 model. And it'll essentially be a "build out" of C6 bits, combined with some powertrain parts that'll appear on the C7. As Jim Queen revealed in Motor Trend last month, General Motors is talking in the 700 horsepower neighborhood for its Top Gun C7, which jibes with the output predicted from the supercharged 7.0-liter V-8. Bet on the 505-horsepower Z06 becoming the standard C7 Corvette.

The C7 will launch in the 2010 calendar year. Just six model years for the C6? The C5 ran seven, but its predecessor was built for 13 model years, and the C3 dates back to the signing of the Magna Carta. This is a good sign: Corvette was considered for the chopping block during its 13-year C4 run.

Chevrolet Corvette Z07 - Auto News - Motor Trend

Check out this body kit ! This is what the New Z07 should look like if Corvette really wanted to corner the market.:cool: