Im looking to buy a z06 for track use. im just wondering if anyone has heard anything about a new model coming soon? i don want to buy a c6 and the see after a couple of months there is a new model coming and loose a bunch of money. thanks!

 

I think around 2012 at the earliest...that's just a rumor I heard

 

I would say definitely in the next 2-3 years..........Ford is adding new models for their Mustang line, so that's a safe bet!

 

i heard 2013 its the 60th annaversary and want to introduce a new body so itll be out late 2012

 

Thanks for the info guys!

is there any upgrades done between the 2006 Z06 and 2008 Z06?

 

The Z06 doesn't compete against the Mustang, completely different class of car. Ford's addition to the Mustang and GM's answer with the upcoming Z28 is much more related.

2012 seems to be the magic number, however that means the prototype would pretty much have to be done by now. 2012 cars should be available to order mid to late next year.

 

I don't remember stating that the mustang and vette are competing or in the same class (sports car vs muscle car)........ I was merely throwing out only one example of another top selling HP car!

And from what I have read, the new Z28 is going to be a monster and the mustang (in any trim) can't compete as of yet.

 

Isn't that the way it has almost always been?

 

May or June's Road & Track stated the new Vette C8 which was originally slated for this year 2013, however last year's reorganization with the goverment delayed the production. Autoweek has a different story; http://www.autoweek.com/article/2010...NEWS/100319875 When it does come out there new mid engine sounds like its going to be something.
I recently went to a Porsche driving experience and there new Cayman Spyder (mid engine design) that there testing at there Alabama track facility apparently is out perfromaning the GT3 and GT2 (not tested against GT2 RS yet) . This came from the Porsche Instructors so there are suprised and are not bias to any particular model.

 

Been hearing different stories from different sources... At first the release of the c7 was slated for 2012, then pushed back to 2013-14, then back to 2012.. Latest articles suggest a release in late 2012 for the 2013 model year. A lot of discussion regarding the mid engine setup, or even a possible v6 engine.. We will just have to wait and see I guess.

 

im looking forward to a new model. it seems like this c6 body style is carrying on forever.

 

Yes. Best place for info: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/

Click tab for 'Specs/Downloads'

Basically....

07' offered (over 06')
Mid-year change to rear shocks to reduce bump steer
Onstar option
Enhanced 2LZ with audio controls on steering wheel
Better sound insulation (and 20lbs heavier)
Allegedly a better sound system via enhancements - I can't tell
New color/s
RF version
More torque management
$5K price increase

08' offered (over 07')
New tranny
'Improved' steering
New FOB
New sill plates
New trim bits (interior), including new center console finish
Mandatory Onstar
3LZ (full leather) package

 

According to Autocar and reported on gtspirit.com, the C8 'Vette might come out around 2016, with a mid-engined V6 with turbo's (? twin), and a Saab-sourced double-clutch tranny able to handle 590 lb-ft.

So the C7 could be the swan song for the front-engined, pushrod V8.

http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/08/05/m...d-by-turbo-v6/

 

Well, the only two things that are "official" is that it will have a 5.5 V8, and the coupe's will have a split rear window. That is from Ed Wellburn...everything else is just speculation.