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The power to weight may not be an issue but the weight makes all the other components have to work that much harder. Brakes, tires, suspension, steering and the engine all have to be that much bigger, stronger and heavier because of the horsepower and car weight.
C7 Z06 hp to weight 5.42 C6 ZR1 hp to weight 5.26 |
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I don't see how they can be conservative with the horsepower rating if it is SAE rated. I agree with the rest of your post. This car shouldn't have gotten the Z06 badge. It should have been the ZR1. |
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These all were weight gainers over the base: -eLSD -Dry sump oil pump, -larger wheels. 19x8.5 front/20x10 rear over the base 18x8.5 front/19x10 rear -Magnetic Ride Control -larger brakes over stock -Transmission and Differential heat exchangers. Brake duct cooling The fact that it only gained 80 lbs over the Z51 is impressive!
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And no one said the Z06 is as good as it gets. Don't recall anyone ever saying that. This car is more in line with the ZL1 for features and refinement and even has a convertible. Guessing if GM wants they could take it up another notch.
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C7 Z06 weight released
From the order guide
Curb weight coupe 3524 Convertible 3582. Source http://m.corvetteforum.com/c7-z06-di...-download.html I am impressed the ragtop is only 60 pounds heavier than the coupe |
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Every year they get heavier damm
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Sad so sad
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I'm sure there are lots of good reasons for the additional weight, but I find this disappointing. I know it will be faster than the last one but it seems like they could have done more to hold the weight down.
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Now that the Z06 has automatic, convertible, etc. the original track oriented model is gone. What roll is there for a C7 ZR1 other than more power? Not that, that is a bad thing. http://blog.caranddriver.com/heavy-hitter-2015-chevrolet-corvette-z06-curb-weight-leaked/
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08-20-2014, 07:15 PM | #25 |
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Maybe it will ride better
I'm more amazed by the difference between the coupe and the convertible. Wow! |
08-20-2014, 08:32 PM | #26 |
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I was somehow under the impression that 650 was the 'initial estimate' from the Detroit autoshow in January, but I just checked and I guess those are the final SAE certified numbers. 625 was the first estimate.
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08-23-2014, 12:41 AM | #27 |
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Comparing the power to weight ratio of the C7 Z06 to the C6 ZR1 obviously where it gets its performance improvements is coming from other areas besides just power to weight ratios. This car is going to carry much more speed through the corners and pick up a ton of time, also with the fast shifting 8 speed auto it will pick up time there.
Though this isn't the more hard core track car that the Z06 started back up again in 2001, it is pretty far from that car at this point in time. |
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Why complain? Much better performance, many more features, much better quality and close to the same price.
GM has to build what sells well.
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