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Old 08-17-2014, 10:09 PM   #11
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The aluminum frame and carbon fiber shaved over 160 pounds. The MUCH bigger wheels, tires, brakes and 8 quart dry sump LS7 added most of it right back in. So now that that the base C7 has the aluminum frame and CF, the Z06 is pure plus weight for all that performance.
Plus, the previous Z06 was naturally aspirated while the new one is supercharged. That probably accounts for about half the extra weight all by itself.

I'm sure they did what they could to save weight where it was feasible ... but 3500+ lbs is still heavy for a Vette.
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Isn't also larger than the C6?
I think all major dimensions are within about an inch of each other.
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