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nthfinity · 12-10-2006, 01:19 PM

next CTS to be unvieled at NAIAS in January 2007

there are 3 variants of the CTS under way at GM's Caddilac devision

4 door sedan
2 door coupe
and something else

I see potential for the V being either 4 door or 2 door; but I don't know yet

Journalist' responces to the 2 door are overwhelming approval, behind closed doors until january, of course

number77 · 12-22-2006, 02:45 PM

CTS

Malibu

nthfinity · 03-19-2007, 05:15 PM

HOLY CRAP!!!

New CTS-V with 600+ supercharged horses, lapping NS in 7's .... much faster then all anticipations... 7:40's maybe

according to the source, who drives the competition at NS "Ieeet came upon me az eef I vas standing still!"

TopGearNL · 03-19-2007, 05:17 PM

^^ Sounds good, lol at the source!

nthfinity · 04-22-2007, 11:07 PM

New development

CTS-V isn't supercharged... just the impresson of that previously mentioned test driver

It in fact is far more exotic

Pushrod 5 valve heads with over 500 HP, not 600.

Yes, you read that right, pushrod 5 valve heads! WTF! ?

number77 · 04-24-2007, 10:30 PM

nthfinity · 04-25-2007, 12:43 AM

Corvette SS

pricing
$115,000 - $125,000

availability
Lotto style to dealers

Expected open market price
In excess of $225,000

power
650 HP

Weight
2800 lbs

Body
Carbon Fibre

Seats
Lightweight buckets

Chassis
Widened both up front and in the rear

Tires
315mm up front, 355 rear ?

Brakes
In the air.... the red prototype has Carbon Ceramic brakes, while the blue prototype has traditional brakes. The cost cutters are currently winning this battle, doubtful at this time that Carbon brakes will even be optional

Modified ratios in the transmission

Known issues
Torque twisting the roof's off still

Rear diff isn't made for hard launches

NS Lap time
Expected 7:25 or better

number77 · 04-28-2007, 04:38 AM

double post.

number77 · 04-28-2007, 04:42 AM

The one above has 423hp I think
0-60 in 4.3 and 190mph capable which makes it about as fast as a 360 modena.
So, I'd assume the blue devil will be very well off. at 650hp (A GM exec said between 600 and 700. I think it was Wagner) and all

rave426 · 04-30-2007, 11:07 PM

If the new Vette SS has a curb weight of 2800lbs, it may just be one of the most sought after cars of the decade.

This would really look good for GM.....although i wished they went the N/A way, because now everybody is going to give the ole' FI excuse.

"If Ferrari's were FI then the Z06 SS wouldnt stand a chance..." :roll:

5vz-fe · 04-30-2007, 11:27 PM

2800 lbs!! That's quite some impressive weight saving.....

I would still prefer the LS-7 block tho.

Rear diff isn't made for hard launches? The diff itself or the linkages?

If the NS time is real and based on street tires, I really think it will put other super cars to shame.

blue8 · 05-02-2007, 01:10 PM

Spyshots of the 'super Corvette/ Red Devil' whatever it will be called from... Winding Road :roll: I'm not sure if this is credible but here anyway
http://news.windingroad.com/body-sty...tte-spy-shots/

ZfrkS62 · 05-12-2007, 12:24 AM

wow...i was wondering when the Vette was going to end up breaking the 6 figure mark.

However, 2800lbs, vs 600 ponies........hmmm.....I like where this is goin. giggidy giggidy giggidy!!

RC45 · 05-12-2007, 01:16 AM

I am thinking 2800lbs is very optomistic - even the CGT at $500,000 and no limit R&D couldn't do it

ZfrkS62 · 05-12-2007, 01:43 AM

yeah, but the Porker needed to beef up because of the lack of actual C pillar or roof.

The vette might be able to pull off something close. Maybe 3100-3500. All depends on the unsprung weight, and whatever they are using as a frame.

I don't think 2800 is a bad figure to aim for.