New Corvette...
02-21-2013, 08:45 PM
#466
My buddies stock 2007 C6Z can't seem to finish a full DE weekend without some kind of issue. He's had numerous issues. An engine failure which Chevy replaced under warranty (not sure Porsche would replace a tracked engine failure). He's had recurrent power steering issues. He gets limp mode when a tire pressure sensor goes out.
When the Z06 runs, it's fast. VERY fast. Faster than my RS. The V8 torque really helps on hills and straights. I agree that the Vette and Viper are more affordable track day weapons, but his experience has made me apprehensive about adding a Vette to my garage.
When the Z06 runs, it's fast. VERY fast. Faster than my RS. The V8 torque really helps on hills and straights. I agree that the Vette and Viper are more affordable track day weapons, but his experience has made me apprehensive about adding a Vette to my garage.
02-21-2013, 09:37 PM
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I agree with the opinions on interior. I turned my C5Z into track car, and didn't lose an ounce of sleep tearing out the OEM seats, carpet, and plastic dash, console, and door guts.
02-23-2013, 10:49 PM
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these look pretty serious:
http://aviracing.com/gt1-corvette/
track built, tube frame, 2330 lbs... 60k!
http://aviracing.com/gt1-corvette/
track built, tube frame, 2330 lbs... 60k!
03-15-2013, 11:53 AM
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The Callaway name is synonymous with truly unique Corvettes, with one only having to look at past creations, such as the Callaway C16 Speedster of 2007, for an idea of the types of masterpieces the company can come up with.
With the reveal of the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, it appears Callaway founder Reeves Callaway and his crew in Old Lyme, Connecticut just couldn’t help themselves from designing another stunning custom Corvette.
This time, Callaway has gone with a shooting brake bodystyle for the Corvette, which, if this early rendering is anything to go by, lends itself rather wheel to the lines of the latest C7 generation.
The shooting brake bodystyle, traditionally a coupe with the tail of a wagon, has undergone a strong resurgence of late, appearing on a number of concepts and product cars in the recent past.
We must admit that Callaway’s take on the design is particularly handsome and we hope the company ends up building one once it finally gets its hands on one of the new Corvettes.
Callaway says its Corvette Stingray shooting brake, dubbed the AeroWagon, will be produced if demand is sufficient. The company is currently taking orders for the vehicle and says the option should cost no more than $15,000.
The rear hatch will feature carbon fiber structural components developed using Callaway’s proprietary Resin Transfer Molding process, so it should be both lightweight and strong.
Callaway also says its AeroWagon will be capable of speeds in excess of 200 mph, though it’s not clear what drivetrain is required. The 2014 Corvette Stingray, which features a 6.2-liter V-8 engine rated at an estimated 450 horsepower, is unlikely to have a top speed above 200 mph, though future versions of the car certainly will.
We’ll bring you the first photos of Callaway’s new AeroWagon as soon as we get our hands on them. If production goes as plans, the first Callaway AeroWagons will be delivered by the fourth quarter of the year.
With the reveal of the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, it appears Callaway founder Reeves Callaway and his crew in Old Lyme, Connecticut just couldn’t help themselves from designing another stunning custom Corvette.
This time, Callaway has gone with a shooting brake bodystyle for the Corvette, which, if this early rendering is anything to go by, lends itself rather wheel to the lines of the latest C7 generation.
The shooting brake bodystyle, traditionally a coupe with the tail of a wagon, has undergone a strong resurgence of late, appearing on a number of concepts and product cars in the recent past.
We must admit that Callaway’s take on the design is particularly handsome and we hope the company ends up building one once it finally gets its hands on one of the new Corvettes.
Callaway says its Corvette Stingray shooting brake, dubbed the AeroWagon, will be produced if demand is sufficient. The company is currently taking orders for the vehicle and says the option should cost no more than $15,000.
The rear hatch will feature carbon fiber structural components developed using Callaway’s proprietary Resin Transfer Molding process, so it should be both lightweight and strong.
Callaway also says its AeroWagon will be capable of speeds in excess of 200 mph, though it’s not clear what drivetrain is required. The 2014 Corvette Stingray, which features a 6.2-liter V-8 engine rated at an estimated 450 horsepower, is unlikely to have a top speed above 200 mph, though future versions of the car certainly will.
We’ll bring you the first photos of Callaway’s new AeroWagon as soon as we get our hands on them. If production goes as plans, the first Callaway AeroWagons will be delivered by the fourth quarter of the year.
03-15-2013, 01:32 PM
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i cant see many 911 owners jumping ship to drive a new corvette. The time on track is one thing but the drive to get there is another.
Had i wanted a D.E weapon i would have a Viper ACR.
Had i wanted a D.E weapon i would have a Viper ACR.
03-15-2013, 01:44 PM
#473
What the hell, I never realized they were HQ'd in Old Lyme. That's 15 min from me. I always thought they were strictly CA. Haha, funny. Thanks for the education Peter. Cripes, just mapped it. They're like 2 min from my in-laws. Haha
03-15-2013, 02:05 PM
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The Callaway name is synonymous with truly unique Corvettes, with one only having to look at past creations, such as the Callaway C16 Speedster of 2007, for an idea of the types of masterpieces the company can come up with.
With the reveal of the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, it appears Callaway founder Reeves Callaway and his crew in Old Lyme, Connecticut just couldn’t help themselves from designing another stunning custom Corvette.
This time, Callaway has gone with a shooting brake bodystyle for the Corvette, which, if this early rendering is anything to go by, lends itself rather wheel to the lines of the latest C7 generation.
The shooting brake bodystyle, traditionally a coupe with the tail of a wagon, has undergone a strong resurgence of late, appearing on a number of concepts and product cars in the recent past.
We must admit that Callaway’s take on the design is particularly handsome and we hope the company ends up building one once it finally gets its hands on one of the new Corvettes.
Callaway says its Corvette Stingray shooting brake, dubbed the AeroWagon, will be produced if demand is sufficient. The company is currently taking orders for the vehicle and says the option should cost no more than $15,000.
The rear hatch will feature carbon fiber structural components developed using Callaway’s proprietary Resin Transfer Molding process, so it should be both lightweight and strong.
Callaway also says its AeroWagon will be capable of speeds in excess of 200 mph, though it’s not clear what drivetrain is required. The 2014 Corvette Stingray, which features a 6.2-liter V-8 engine rated at an estimated 450 horsepower, is unlikely to have a top speed above 200 mph, though future versions of the car certainly will.
We’ll bring you the first photos of Callaway’s new AeroWagon as soon as we get our hands on them. If production goes as plans, the first Callaway AeroWagons will be delivered by the fourth quarter of the year.
With the reveal of the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, it appears Callaway founder Reeves Callaway and his crew in Old Lyme, Connecticut just couldn’t help themselves from designing another stunning custom Corvette.
This time, Callaway has gone with a shooting brake bodystyle for the Corvette, which, if this early rendering is anything to go by, lends itself rather wheel to the lines of the latest C7 generation.
The shooting brake bodystyle, traditionally a coupe with the tail of a wagon, has undergone a strong resurgence of late, appearing on a number of concepts and product cars in the recent past.
We must admit that Callaway’s take on the design is particularly handsome and we hope the company ends up building one once it finally gets its hands on one of the new Corvettes.
Callaway says its Corvette Stingray shooting brake, dubbed the AeroWagon, will be produced if demand is sufficient. The company is currently taking orders for the vehicle and says the option should cost no more than $15,000.
The rear hatch will feature carbon fiber structural components developed using Callaway’s proprietary Resin Transfer Molding process, so it should be both lightweight and strong.
Callaway also says its AeroWagon will be capable of speeds in excess of 200 mph, though it’s not clear what drivetrain is required. The 2014 Corvette Stingray, which features a 6.2-liter V-8 engine rated at an estimated 450 horsepower, is unlikely to have a top speed above 200 mph, though future versions of the car certainly will.
We’ll bring you the first photos of Callaway’s new AeroWagon as soon as we get our hands on them. If production goes as plans, the first Callaway AeroWagons will be delivered by the fourth quarter of the year.
03-15-2013, 06:53 PM
#476
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03-15-2013, 07:52 PM
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most 911 owners? Since most never autox/DE their own Carreras I don't think they would jump ship even if a Stingray were nothing more than a blatantly rebranded Ferrari, in every way, at only $60K. Most of those buyers, ditto for the Panamera, are buying on image and perceived exclusivity. Which is all somwhat ironic, since the typical buyer of both a Stingray and a Carrera (mostly likely GT3) are probably in the minority of 911 owners who have done at least 1 autox/DE.
Also, this is the first Corvette front end unveiling where if you removed the Corvette emblem and swapped it for a Ferrari pony, it could actually fool quiet a few people. How long have people been saying "if only GM made a car that looked like a Ferrari"? Well they've got one aspect done now... This car can only get better. If track reliablity continues on its improved path this car could become a staple of every club event. Next thing you know the Stingray will be keeping its wheels and coolant pipes attached to the car even when driven in "an unusually aggressive manner". Crazy talk.
Also, this is the first Corvette front end unveiling where if you removed the Corvette emblem and swapped it for a Ferrari pony, it could actually fool quiet a few people. How long have people been saying "if only GM made a car that looked like a Ferrari"? Well they've got one aspect done now... This car can only get better. If track reliablity continues on its improved path this car could become a staple of every club event. Next thing you know the Stingray will be keeping its wheels and coolant pipes attached to the car even when driven in "an unusually aggressive manner". Crazy talk.
03-15-2013, 08:51 PM
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most 911 owners? Since most never autox/DE their own Carreras I don't think they would jump ship even if a Stingray were nothing more than a blatantly rebranded Ferrari, in every way, at only $60K. Most of those buyers, ditto for the Panamera, are buying on image and perceived exclusivity. Which is all somwhat ironic, since the typical buyer of both a Stingray and a Carrera (mostly likely GT3) are probably in the minority of 911 owners who have done at least 1 autox/DE.
Also, this is the first Corvette front end unveiling where if you removed the Corvette emblem and swapped it for a Ferrari pony, it could actually fool quiet a few people. How long have people been saying "if only GM made a car that looked like a Ferrari"? Well they've got one aspect done now... This car can only get better. If track reliablity continues on its improved path this car could become a staple of every club event. Next thing you know the Stingray will be keeping its wheels and coolant pipes attached to the car even when driven in "an unusually aggressive manner". Crazy talk.
Also, this is the first Corvette front end unveiling where if you removed the Corvette emblem and swapped it for a Ferrari pony, it could actually fool quiet a few people. How long have people been saying "if only GM made a car that looked like a Ferrari"? Well they've got one aspect done now... This car can only get better. If track reliablity continues on its improved path this car could become a staple of every club event. Next thing you know the Stingray will be keeping its wheels and coolant pipes attached to the car even when driven in "an unusually aggressive manner". Crazy talk.
