Corvette C7

[YSSMAN]

It'd be interesting to see if GM just said, "You know what? Screw it. We're going to tweak the LS7 and call it good," shoving the C7 Z07 out the door. Add direct-injection, variable valve timing, and I'm willing to bet you could run it much closer to 600 BHP than most would think.

 

[ND4SPD]

I'm pretty much set on trading the my C6 for an Arctic White Z51 packaged C7 next summer.... Now, the waiting begins...

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

It'd be interesting to see if GM just said, "You know what? Screw it. We're going to tweak the LS7 and call it good," shoving the C7 Z07 out the door. Add direct-injection, variable valve timing, and I'm willing to bet you could run it much closer to 600 BHP than most would think.

600hp is no problem if you add VVT. I'd really love to see them implement some sort of variable-lift cam system, although doing that in a pushrod motor would be quite a feat. For example, this Z06 makes nearly 600whp with heads, cam, and bolt-ons. That's approaching 700bhp n/a. Awesome.

 

[Adamgp]

600hp is no problem if you add VVT. I'd really love to see them implement some sort of variable-lift cam system, although doing that in a pushrod motor would be quite a feat.

GM added VVT to the OHV engines in the new Sierra/Silverado. It can be done.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

GM added VVT to the OHV engines in the new Sierra/Silverado. It can be done.

VVT yes, but not variable lift, as far as I know at least.

 

[Mark Elert]

Thanks for very nice conversion.

 

[AudiMan2011]

GM files patent for a new 7-speed DCT. Replacement for the slushy auto box in the Stingray?

http://www.carscoops.com/2013/10/gm-files-patent-for-seven-speed-dual.html

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

GM files patent for a new 7-speed DCT. Replacement for the slushy auto box in the Stingray?

http://www.carscoops.com/2013/10/gm-files-patent-for-seven-speed-dual.html

Hopefully they get the paddles right this time

 

[Ddrizle]

 

[McLaren]

Drove one of these at the fair today. Nothing too in-depth, but it picks up speed a lot quicker than I had ever assumed. Steering's really solid as well. And I was taken back by the interior which was a lot nicer than I anticipated. I don't mind the C6's interior, but the C7's fit & finish just seems miles ahead. Lots of great little features & the design and accessibility towards the driver is fantastic.

 

[RACECAR]

I hope to get a chance to sit in that when I go to the fair.

 

[McLaren]

I hope to get a chance to sit in that when I go to the fair.

They have a test drive section. You'll have to drive either a Silverado, Impala, Volt, or 1 other sedan first, but afterwards, the Camaro/Corvette are "available" to drive.

 

[AudiMan2011]

Callaway AeroWagon confirmed for production.

Autocar
Corvette tuner Callaway is to put its Corvette shooting brake, named the Callaway AeroWagon, into production.

The new shooting brake, which is based on the latest Corvette C7, features a rear hatch formed from carbonfibre using an advanced moulding process. The firm has not revealed the increase in luggage capacity, but claims it will be “significant”.

Due to the Corvette’s chassis layout, a four-seat option will not be offered. The standard cabin will remain, although Callaway will offer a teak boot floor with stainless steel inserts, as well as upgraded carpets and leather side panels.

The AeroWagon configuration retains the standard C7 Corvette’s rear valance and tail-lights. Callaway has confirmed a four-door version will not be produced.

Callaway originally claimed the AeroWagon to be capable of more than 200mph, 10mph more than the standard car. Production versions of the AeroWagon are expected to perform much like the standard C7 on which they are based though, due to the only difference being a slightly lower drag coefficient.

It's thought that Callaway will soon offer upgrade packages for the C7, however, which could deliver a significant enough boost in performance to push the C7's top speed past 200mph.

The Connecticut-based company is yet to confirm exact specifications, but says the AeroWagon package can be specified on standard Corvettes and models already modified by the company.

The AeroWagon conversion is expected to cost around $15,000 (£9250) and can be supplied by Callaway or retrofitted to customer cars.

 

[ND4SPD]

Meanwhile, everyone on Jalopnik is crying tears of joy.

I love shooting brakes, so I think this is just sub zero cool for me.

 

[Beeblebrox237]

10 grand seems like a lot more to have a slightly rebodied C7. I'd rather let Callaway fully upgrade the interior to a Ferrari standard and give the car lots of power. Right hand drive would be nice as well.

 

[Kitten]

Meanwhile, everyone on Jalopnik is crying tears of joy.

I love shooting brakes, so I think this is just sub zero cool for me.

Me to .

 

[sparkytooth]

This is the Corvette Shooting Brake the world deserved

 

[RACECAR]

Strangely, I kinda approve this. I don't why but I can't find a reason not to like it. Maybe there's some sort of insanity factor I'm drawn to.

 

[sparkytooth]

Strangely, I kinda approve this. I don't why but I can't find a reason not to like it. Maybe there's some sort of insanity factor I'm drawn to.

It's called Jalop syndrome. Inexplicable love of wagons/shooting brakes, especially Diesel ones with Manuals.

 

[RocZX]

New ZR1 engine Corvetteonline.com

 

[Tornado]

That's actually not that much of a premium on the price of the original car. I would have expected something like that to cost a lot more.

 

[Omnis]

Man, that's a small engine.

 

[DeathSmiles]

Drove one of these at the fair today. Nothing too in-depth, but it picks up speed a lot quicker than I had ever assumed. Steering's really solid as well. And I was taken back by the interior which was a lot nicer than I anticipated. I don't mind the C6's interior, but the C7's fit & finish just seems miles ahead. Lots of great little features & the design and accessibility towards the driver is fantastic.

I'm jealous. I'll have to make a trip to the dealership one day soon.

 

[McLaren]

10 grand seems like a lot more to have a slightly rebodied C7. I'd rather let Callaway fully upgrade the interior to a Ferrari standard and give the car lots of power. Right hand drive would be nice as well.

That is quite a bit of body work though they have to do, though. Probably are charging a little for the Callaway name as well.

 

[Beeblebrox237]

That is quite a bit of body work though they have to do, though. Probably are charging a little for the Callaway name as well.

Good point, they are altering the roofline. Add to it that they're doing it in carbon fibre and the price seems justified.

 

[McLaren]

Out of curiosity, are the deliveries supposed to be starting already? There's already 3 or so well known ones spotted here in DFW, 1 which was at Dallas Performance, a yellow one, & another owned by 21 Century Musclecars was spotted at MSR 2 days after it was delivered.

 

[Cale]

a little over 500 have been delivered so far.

 

[ND4SPD]

Yup, a few people have already gotten their's here in Southern Ontario. Ugh, next summer can't come fast enough.... I need my Arctic white C7 naow!! Haha.

 

[MCNAGTROC]

me and my dad's came off the line today at 1pm ...should have it next wednesday/thursday (hopefully)

it was supposed to have been built and here weeks ago but there was a quality issue with the carbon roof option we ordered..

anyway it is exactly like this guys but carbon roof and the black painted mirrors and spoiler

 

[ND4SPD]

Wow, that looks gorgeous in that colour.