Corvette ZR1

[samy1691]

[quote=Firebird00]ZR1s are cool. I wish the Corvette would go back to the smaller back end like 4th gens had.[/QUOTE




Hey Firebird......AMEN....AMEN...AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BigAls87Z28]

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

The LS7 is as expensive as a DOHC engine. Which is why the new engines are Supercharged LS3's since that is MUCH cheaper.

I cant see it being that much cheaper. If the LS9 isn't hand built like the LS7, then it wont have have the sophistiaction or the coolness to the LS7. Id like to see the same attention to detail with the LS9, using titanium rods, and other LS7 features. The LS3/LS9 is similar to the LS7, but I expect that teh LS9 to have the LS7's heads and other features...plus blower.

[shabodah]

Originally Posted by BeatFace

Stingray would have been sweet, but ZR1 is a good name too. Chevy has been flat out abusing SS as of late (TrailBlazer?).

The Trailblazer SS handles better than a lot of cars, does the 1/4 in under 15 seconds, etc, etc. I totally agree on the Malibu, but I have to disagree on the Trailblazer. The Silverado SS on the other hand is a JOKE. Can't even get AWD on it anymore? What were they thinking?

[HoeyHimself]

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

You ever driven an SS Trailblazer? If you haven't I'd suggest shutting up.

I have, infact I think if driven about every SS on the lot today and from the past several years. To tell ya the truth, I think the Trailblazer has too much power and performance to be called and SS when you look at the other models. I am a strong voice in the fight against SS whoring...I feel that the models that deserve it shouldnt get it because of the lesser models that tarnish the image. As I see it, if a model doesnt have 300hp out of the box (which isnt that much today) then it should be Sport. Anything with an LS# motor or enough power as so it could keep up with a LS# powered car can be an SS.

The Corvette is a completely differant story, I believe it has a certain level of exclusive rights to do what it needs to do. I mean, SS is NOT SRT, the Corvette was never an SS car...and no matter what anyone says, you have to respect heritage, especially with a car such as the Corvette when its got one of the largest fanbases out of any American car ever produced. GM cant turn their back to the enthusiasts just to do what Dodge does. The Viper is a kid, it hasnt established a rich history like the Corvette has..that doesnt discredit it in anyway...just allows the Viper more leniency because it is really only expected to look sharp and have boat loads of power. The Corvette, well, it doesnt have it that easy.

Thats my 2 cents.

[New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66]

cool. I bless the decision. Sticks with the current Corvette nomenclature. Won't alienate current Corvette owners, like myself. Z07 would have also worked. But SS is too far different from the current Corvette nomenclature.

Although, if the current C6 Z06 had a problem with converting the hp to work to move the car under acceleration, instead of converting the hp to melting the tires, imagine the problems this will have. Sounds like this needs to already be mid-engined.

[kodos78]

ZR-1 returns! I used to LUST after that car. And so did all of my school friends, gee I was in 5th grade or so at the time. Heck, if the engine wasn't so expensive and rare, I'd still want one.

Far superior name to the Corvette SS.

[Buick61]

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

It is used on one Jeep, and now only on one Chrysler.

That's not very cohesive to me. When you have 3 divisions and only 5 performance cars there is a problem

cohesive
adjective FORMAL
united and working together effectively


Just like he said. All of the SRT Chrysler LLC products are the highest-performing models. The number of models has nothing to do with cohesiveness. The SRT brand is cohesive, the SS brand is not.

[EllwynX]

Originally Posted by CobaltSScrazy

i completely disagree. i'd rather have a camaro ss than any z-code.

There is an SRT viper, why not an SS Vette honestly. and it'd build equity in the SS name, sheesh!

CobaltSScrazy

I'd rather Chevy's performance vehicles have unique monikers than the generic 'SS' shared with so many other models. Corvette and Camaro should stand out above the other Chevy's.

SS is too watered down and generic for the Corvette. This is the reason many enthusiasts want Z28 to be the top model on the 5th Gen Camaro. I personally am unsure what I'd like to see as top, I know I would like to own a Z28, but if it's a $35,000+ model I won't be able to afford it. If the lineup is V6 Coupe, SS, Z28 I'll be stuck getting an SS. But I may consider removing the SS emblems unless I find them unusually attractive...

Let's reiterate- Any Chevy can be an SS, but only a Camaro can be a Z28.

[unkillsam]

Originally Posted by EllwynX

I'd rather Chevy's performance vehicles have unique monikers than the generic 'SS' shared with so many other models. Corvette and Camaro should stand out above the other Chevy's.

SS is too watered down and generic for the Corvette. This is the reason many enthusiasts want Z28 to be the top model on the 5th Gen Camaro. I personally am unsure what I'd like to see as top, I know I would like to own a Z28, but if it's a $35,000+ model I won't be able to afford it. If the lineup is V6 Coupe, SS, Z28 I'll be stuck getting an SS. But I may consider removing the SS emblems unless I find them unusually attractive...

Let's reiterate- Any Chevy can be an SS, but only a Camaro can be a Z28.

Yeah except they beat the Z horse to death with the Z24 Cavalier, the Z34 Lumina, later monte carlo, and the Z36 beretta.

[EllwynX]

Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

Ahhh man, thats awesome. ZR1 is a perfect name, and lets us know that the SS Camaro will not be the top of the line.
Maybe Cobalt will get a Z name when the turbo shows up.

I much preferred when they were using a Z moniker on everything. Each car had it's own Z?? instead of a generic SS.

Cavalier Z24
Beretta Z36?
Lumina Z34
Camaro Z28
Silverado Z71

All used a Z, but had a unique identifier. But I doubt they'll go back to that name scheme for all the cars. Camaro and Corvette should be exclusive to Z now imo.

[saturnsteve]

Very cool. I am glad they are bringing that name back!

[unkillsam]

Originally Posted by EllwynX

I much preferred when they were using a Z moniker on everything. Each car had it's own Z?? instead of a generic SS.

Cavalier Z24
Beretta Z36?
Lumina Z34
Camaro Z28
Silverado Z71

All used a Z, but had a unique identifier. But I doubt they'll go back to that name scheme for all the cars. Camaro and Corvette should be exclusive to Z now imo.

Well I wouldn't include the Silverado because that is an off-road package. The Lumina, Beretta, and Cavalier (for the most part) were an apperance package.

For example, you could get the 2.4 Twin-Cam in a Cavalier RS without the Z24 trim.

[E. Haskell]

Zora Racer. I bet Zora Arkus-Duntov is proud to have his name on this world beater.

[Darc Requiem]

Originally Posted by EllwynX

I much preferred when they were using a Z moniker on everything. Each car had it's own Z?? instead of a generic SS.

Cavalier Z24
Beretta Z36?
Lumina Z34
Camaro Z28
Silverado Z71

All used a Z, but had a unique identifier. But I doubt they'll go back to that name scheme for all the cars. Camaro and Corvette should be exclusive to Z now imo.

The Beretta was a Z26 BTW

[epaulo]

Originally Posted by unkillsam

Well I wouldn't include the Silverado because that is an off-road package. The Lumina, Beretta, and Cavalier (for the most part) were an apperance package.

For example, you could get the 2.4 Twin-Cam in a Cavalier RS without the Z24 trim.

u could not get an RS w/ a 2.4, u could get an LS w/ a 2.4 but then u didnt have the larger front sway bar that the Z24 had.

n e ways back to topic. I like the name ZR1 its a good name, now i'm wondering about the engine. is gm seriously considering a SUpercharger? i hope not, a 650 NA OVH would be a monster.