Spy Shots: More of the Corvette Z06R
There, we've gone and done it. From this day forward at Autoblog, and until we get confirmation from GM otherwise, the $100k, 600HP, 7-liter, supercharged V8 Corvette will now be known as the Z06 R. Why? 'Cause we're lazy and it's much easier to just add a letter than it is to spell out all the rumored monikers we've heard thus far.This latest shot comes courtesy of The Car Connection via a student near Milford, Mich. by the name of Yonni G. Mr. G. happened to have his Dad's camera in tow when this newest prototype blew by him at speed and judging by the quality of the shots, we hope he got a sizeable check from the folks at TCC.
What else can be said about this newest pic? Not much, aside from some snide comments like, "Is that a hoodscoop under your camo, or are you just happy to see me?"
[Source: The Car Connection]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Kevin White 8:54AM (11/16/2006)
$30,000 for a 95 HP boost? I hope there's a bit more to it than that. Although I guess the ratio would be pretty consistent -- the Z06 is 55% more expensive than the regular model for 26% more power, this one is 43% more expensive for 19% more power.
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Jason 9:09AM (11/16/2006)
i really wonder what $30,000 worth of mods to a Z06 would earn you compared to this. Or, the total difference added to a base 6.0 corvette. STS Rear mounted turbochargers produce some pretty sweet results.
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Will 9:20AM (11/16/2006)
ZO6R Owner: Mr. Service man, my roof blew off my car!
Service Man: I'm sorry sir. Let me finish up on this Cavalier and I'll be right with you.
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Jp 9:53AM (11/16/2006)
#3 ha ha lol.....So True!!!!!
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Matt 10:41AM (11/16/2006)
"Its not a tumor."
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Paul 10:44AM (11/16/2006)
performance for an american car usually means bad reliability. this bucket of bolts and plastic will need a tow truck to follow it around. these cars fall apart fast in the base model. maybe the plan is to market them to really old guys as opposed to the just mid life crisis old guys. hasnt the corvette customer base died off already. they are sol old they still remember when america made a decent product, like 50 years ago.
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J 11:00AM (11/16/2006)
Looks like the Z06 needs to learn about birth control...
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Dr1v3r 11:31AM (11/16/2006)
Oui! Vhat a schnazz!
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Paul 11:35AM (11/16/2006)
the only reason these cars last is because the customers baby them, most are trailer queens, never see rain or snow. if these were daily drivers the reliability would rival the Yugo.
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Tom 11:37AM (11/16/2006)
Yeah, Paul, they've died off. That must be why last time I checked Z06 corvettes were pulling 10-20k over sticker. Paul, which performance car has good reliability? You can forget MB, Audi, Ferrari, and BMW...
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Zach 11:41AM (11/16/2006)
#9
A buddy of mine has a 2003 Z06 and daily drives it. And daily beats the hell out of it. He's had zero problems from the day he got it.
So you should probably check your sources before spouting off about reliability of a flagship car such as the Vette.
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Avinash Machado 11:41AM (11/16/2006)
# 6 Paul Why are you so much critical of American cars. Are you a PR agent for some Japanese automaker.
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Yatrik 12:42PM (11/16/2006)
Oh Baby! For $30k, there will probably be a little more then "just" a 95HP boost, but where that money is mostly going to is to further reduce the weight of the car. We can expect more exotic touches like we saw in the Z06 (titanium this, magnesium that, etc.) I've heard they are shooting to bring down the weight to as close to 3000 pounds as possible. If they succeed, that "Z06R" will be one bad motha-shut-yo'-mouth. Wa Wa Wee Wa!!
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VaribleX 12:43PM (11/16/2006)
HAHA... I work at a Chevy dealership and only seen one corvette back in the service bay for anything other than maintnance.
Actually a lot of people that own lambos and ferrari's use these cars as daily drivers and trailer queen their baby. Just because they still get alot of that horsepower at a lot less.
In fact there have been lots of people I know that use these vehicles as daily driver. Seen a lot with close to 100,000 miles on it, but most people trade it in way before then.
Selling chevy I would probably be the first/second to know if they are crap because once I sell it they come and chew me out when it falls apart.
Its funny the halo taht is put on japanese automakers. Really go look at the blog above this one about Toyota having their cars start fires.
Really most all carmakers make some really good products and always a few crappy ones.
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Paul 12:49PM (11/16/2006)
like we should believe a chevy salesman.
look at CR.
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Maxzillian 1:13PM (11/16/2006)
Yanno, it's funny. I see guys pull into the autocross course with their tire trailer's in tow behind their Corvettes. With a set of gumballs these guys will go out and romp on their car for 5 runs, swap the stockers back on and drive home.
Unreliable? Hah.
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Kevin White 3:09PM (11/16/2006)
My father has put around 72K on a C5 hardtop and it's only had one minor non-maintenance issue. I know that's just anecdotal evidence, but I'd certainly be happy with any car that treated me like that.
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Abhi 3:29PM (11/16/2006)
Paul, quit rambling on without any facts to back up your assertions. The Corvette has been ranked as the number one sports car in quality by JD Power. And, your stupid a-- probably has no idea, but people who buy these cars don't really give a damn about quality/reliability, or fuel mileage, at that. So, go back to driving your stickered-up Civic, which will probably last 200k miles or more, and let others focus on the performance aspects of this Euro-exotic killer.
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Alain 3:55PM (11/16/2006)
Paul, you are a plant from Toyota. Admit it. You'd better do something about those fire-prone Harriers: "we burn you long time!"
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Paul 4:31PM (11/16/2006)
anyone who realistically thinks that corvettes are a reliable ride obviously never owned one. they have the most forgiving owners in the industry. just look at corvette forum. everyone has problems with them and still likes them. what morons.
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