C7 Z06(?) Spied

Apex Motorsports · 11-12-2013, 06:41 AM

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is heading to dealerships now, which means it's a perfect time to start salivating over the prospect of an even more extreme take on an American classic: The 2015 Corvette Z06. These spy photos give us a hint at what to expect when Chevy gets around to announcing the car.

From the look of it, the next Z06, which some sources suggest may be called the Z07, will be even meaner looking than the base Stingray. Despite the heavy black camouflage wrapper at the front and rear of the car, it looks like the front fascia is getting reworked -- and covering up the new vent just ahead of the rear wheel well would have defeated its purpose, so we get a good look at it.

Our photographer suggests that the rocker panels, one of the few areas of the car not covered with heavy black wrap, are more aggressive, as well. Dazzling vinyl camouflage means it's hard to make the call.

It's been hinted that the Z06 (and the even more brutal 2015 ZR1) could get twin-turbochargers, but it's more likely that a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 will sit under the Z06's hood. Of course, power figures are even more closely guarded than the upcoming Vette's appearance. But since the Stingray's base V8 engine is good for 460 hp, it's not unreasonable to expect the Z06's supercharged “LT4” motor to kick out between 600 hp and 650 hp. Recall that the range-topping C6 ZR1 had an output of 638 hp; the C7 ZR1 could push 700 hp when it hits the market.

Whatever the output will be, it looks like wide, wide tires help put power to pavement. And we can safely say that the car will have enough stopping power to keep it under control: Massive cross-drilled brakes are readily apparent between the Vette's wheel spokes. The rotors look an awful lot like carbon-ceramic units -- a supercar staple seen previously on the Corvette ZR1.

We hesitate to read too much into a set of spy photos, but it's certainly fun to speculate on how Chevrolet can make an already impressive effort even more of a contender. Let us know what you think below; we hope to have more information on this hopped-up Stingray after the 2014 Detroit auto show.

snizzle · 11-12-2013, 10:32 AM

Now, let's hear it.

*DGthe3* · 11-12-2013, 10:40 AM

I still don't believe any Z06 rumours involving forced induction.

Bhobbs · 11-12-2013, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

I still don't believe any Z06 rumours involving forced induction.

I hope it stays N/A.

Slapshot · 11-12-2013, 11:21 AM

Cannot wait. This will be my next car if things go right.

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midnighter · 11-12-2013, 11:27 AM

The wheels look like blacked out ZR1 rims from a C6.

KMPrenger · 11-12-2013, 11:48 AM

My goodness...the front wheel wells can't even contain those tires.

Has anyone seen the shots of the C7-R? ( see below). I think this Z06 will take on some of those design cues...a bigger hood bulge, more aggressive front fascia, and a slightly wider body, although not as wide as the R version of course.

I'd like to see a 525 - 500 HP N/A engine with around 500TQ...I really don't think FI is the way to go on this car either, but we will see.

AGM 1LE · 11-12-2013, 11:53 AM

Its gonna look mean. those wheels are killer. And i bet Chevy will keep the FI for the ZR1 and keep N/A with the Z07

Q'smuscle · 11-12-2013, 11:59 AM

love the wheels! Way better than the current ones.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 11-12-2013, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

I still don't believe any Z06 rumours involving forced induction.

I just don't see any reason for it. Z06 should be N/A. And should be called a Z06.

Stingray · 11-12-2013, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

I just don't see any reason for it. Z06 should be N/A. And should be called a Z06.

Ditto. It should remain Naturally Aspirated.

C7 in current form is awesome... the Z0-whatever form will be even be better... and the king of the hill aspirated version ZR-whatever will be the blue devil's new gift to mankind.

2010 SSRS · 11-12-2013, 12:50 PM

More Horsepower

SS 376 · 11-12-2013, 12:52 PM

I wonder if Chevy will eventually trot out a semi-automatic gearbox.

Silverlsinva · 11-12-2013, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS 376

I wonder if Chevy will eventually trot out a semi-automatic gearbox.

You mean dual clutch?

11-12-2013, 06:41 AM	#1
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	C7 Z06(?) Spied Courtesy of AutoWeek The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is heading to dealerships now, which means it's a perfect time to start salivating over the prospect of an even more extreme take on an American classic: The 2015 Corvette Z06. These spy photos give us a hint at what to expect when Chevy gets around to announcing the car. From the look of it, the next Z06, which some sources suggest may be called the Z07, will be even meaner looking than the base Stingray. Despite the heavy black camouflage wrapper at the front and rear of the car, it looks like the front fascia is getting reworked -- and covering up the new vent just ahead of the rear wheel well would have defeated its purpose, so we get a good look at it. Our photographer suggests that the rocker panels, one of the few areas of the car not covered with heavy black wrap, are more aggressive, as well. Dazzling vinyl camouflage means it's hard to make the call. It's been hinted that the Z06 (and the even more brutal 2015 ZR1) could get twin-turbochargers, but it's more likely that a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 will sit under the Z06's hood. Of course, power figures are even more closely guarded than the upcoming Vette's appearance. But since the Stingray's base V8 engine is good for 460 hp, it's not unreasonable to expect the Z06's supercharged “LT4” motor to kick out between 600 hp and 650 hp. Recall that the range-topping C6 ZR1 had an output of 638 hp; the C7 ZR1 could push 700 hp when it hits the market. Whatever the output will be, it looks like wide, wide tires help put power to pavement. And we can safely say that the car will have enough stopping power to keep it under control: Massive cross-drilled brakes are readily apparent between the Vette's wheel spokes. The rotors look an awful lot like carbon-ceramic units -- a supercar staple seen previously on the Corvette ZR1. We hesitate to read too much into a set of spy photos, but it's certainly fun to speculate on how Chevrolet can make an already impressive effort even more of a contender. Let us know what you think below; we hope to have more information on this hopped-up Stingray after the 2014 Detroit auto show.

11-12-2013, 10:32 AM	#2
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,419	Now, let's hear it. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

11-12-2013, 10:40 AM	#3
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	I still don't believe any Z06 rumours involving forced induction. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

11-12-2013, 11:48 AM	#7
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	My goodness...the front wheel wells can't even contain those tires. Has anyone seen the shots of the C7-R? ( see below). I think this Z06 will take on some of those design cues...a bigger hood bulge, more aggressive front fascia, and a slightly wider body, although not as wide as the R version of course. I'd like to see a 525 - 500 HP N/A engine with around 500TQ...I really don't think FI is the way to go on this car either, but we will see. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

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Slapshot Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester Hills Posts: 167	Cannot wait. This will be my next car if things go right. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

11-12-2013, 11:27 AM	#6
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	The wheels look like blacked out ZR1 rims from a C6.

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AGM 1LE Drives: 14 SS/ 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: parts unknown Posts: 922	Its gonna look mean. those wheels are killer. And i bet Chevy will keep the FI for the ZR1 and keep N/A with the Z07

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Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	love the wheels! Way better than the current ones.

11-12-2013, 12:52 PM	#13
SS 376 Drives: 2010 IBM 1SS (Former) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,032	I wonder if Chevy will eventually trot out a semi-automatic gearbox.