Z06? slow, how about Corvette SS?
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Z06? slow, how about Corvette SS?
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Super Vette Spied!
Chevy’s 650-hp Corvette SS on track for 2008 intro
By BOB GRITZINGER
AutoWeek | Published 10/05/06, 8:34 am et
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Nearly three years have passed since we first reported on Chevrolet’s plans for a super Corvette, a halo model well in excess of the already superb Z06. Judging by these spy shots, it appears assurances we were given earlier this year that the car was on the development fast track (“To Hell and Back,” May 8) were right on target.
Chris Doane for Brenda Priddy & Company
While the hood scoop indicates this is something other than an ordinary Z06, the real prize is under the hood where our spies heard the whine of what is most likely a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 pushing as much as 650 hp. The engine, which will be hand-built at a rate of 1500-2000 per year at the General Motors Performance Center outside Detroit, features an integrated intake manifold intercooler similar to the one GM developed for the Cadillac STS V-Series.
Chris Doane for Brenda Priddy & Company
So far, names for the production supercharged Corvette include everything from Z07 to Blue Devil to Corvette SS to Sting Ray. No matter what they call it, look for production of the 2009 model to start in early 2008. And set aside at least $100,000 if you want to one in your driveway.
Super Vette Spied!
Chevy’s 650-hp Corvette SS on track for 2008 intro
By BOB GRITZINGER
AutoWeek | Published 10/05/06, 8:34 am et
Photo Gallery:
Nearly three years have passed since we first reported on Chevrolet’s plans for a super Corvette, a halo model well in excess of the already superb Z06. Judging by these spy shots, it appears assurances we were given earlier this year that the car was on the development fast track (“To Hell and Back,” May 8) were right on target.
Chris Doane for Brenda Priddy & Company
While the hood scoop indicates this is something other than an ordinary Z06, the real prize is under the hood where our spies heard the whine of what is most likely a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 pushing as much as 650 hp. The engine, which will be hand-built at a rate of 1500-2000 per year at the General Motors Performance Center outside Detroit, features an integrated intake manifold intercooler similar to the one GM developed for the Cadillac STS V-Series.
Chris Doane for Brenda Priddy & Company
So far, names for the production supercharged Corvette include everything from Z07 to Blue Devil to Corvette SS to Sting Ray. No matter what they call it, look for production of the 2009 model to start in early 2008. And set aside at least $100,000 if you want to one in your driveway.
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i got inside scoop from a friend whose company is designing the badge right now, its going to called the Stingray. a reference back to the 1967 and 1969 corvette stingrays
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i got inside scoop from a friend whose company is designing the badge right now, its going to called the Stingray. a reference back to the 1967 and 1969 corvette stingrays
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