Tired of all the Vette SS rumors, time to debunk

Explorer_97 · 02-11-2007, 12:52 PM

CORVETTE SS RUMORS DEBUNKED!

I see more and more wrong information floating around on this car everyday, so let's fix all that right now. Rest assured I'm not guessing on this stuff.

Let's start with the obvious that will not come as a surprise to 99% of the people here.

The motor is a 6.2L supercharged V8. It's called LS9. I still see some articles and a few people thinking it's nothing more than an LS7 with a supercharger. Some people still also seem to think it will be a turbo'ed motor and not S/C'ed. The decision to make the motor S/C'ed was made *at least* a year and a half ago. A supplier (which I won't name) was chosen to make the supercharger at that time as well, if not earlier. The supercharger will utilize an intercooler that is integrated into the intake manifold. While the motor is making significantly more than 650hp on a test stand, I would look for it to be rated very close to, if not at, 650hp.
Do I even have to say it's not switching to a mid-engine...?
The program code is GMX245 SSC.
The body will have significant use of carbon fiber as well as some polycarbonate. As for CF use, expect at least the hood, roof, fenders and rockers to be CF.
Program timing is the big one. The super vette has never been a car for the 2008MY. That would've made it going into production sometime in 2007 which just isn't possible with the amount of engineering work needed. The original timing for the car had it starting production in March of 2008 at an annual volume of 1500 units. While I'm not aware of any volume change, the production date has changed. Due to issues GM is currently having with a supplier (which I won't name) involved in the program, the start of production has slipped to July 2008.
Expect this car to debut at NAIAS 2008. There is only one auto show GM would debut a car like this at, and it is Detroit. The only way you wouldn't see this car at NAIAS 2008 is if the program suffered a major set back or was cancelled. While a major set back is always possible on a program with such tight tolerances as this one, cancellation at this point would take an act of god given the money already invested in the program.

If I hear otherwise on any of this, I'll update the thread. As of today, it's all accurate.

Patrick · 02-11-2007, 01:06 PM

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SS/SC · 02-11-2007, 01:11 PM

i like that info

Daksin · 02-11-2007, 01:46 PM

Good stuff- finally a thread that cuts through all the crap. Like you said- we knew all this stuff already, but getting other people to know it is another thing entirely. Thanks!
~Rob

Bvette2000 · 02-11-2007, 03:01 PM

Bitch'n, I can't wait to see it out.

Spiderpat · 02-11-2007, 04:44 PM

Thanks for the update Bro.

Super Hiro · 02-11-2007, 05:29 PM

This "Supervette" is gonna kick everyone's trash! I can't wait to see it. Do we know what they're going to call it yet?

Patrick · 02-11-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Hiro

This "Supervette" is gonna kick everyone's trash! I can't wait to see it. Do we know what they're going to call it yet?

Corvette Super Sport.

There is no indication that they are considering any other name at this point.

Poncherello · 02-11-2007, 05:32 PM

I think the question everyone is asking is, what kind of headroom are we looking at?

Willard · 02-11-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by poncherello

I think the question everyone is asking is, what kind of headroom are we looking at?

What about the roof

Explorer_97 · 02-11-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Willard

What about the roof

Fixed carbon fiber.

...and hopefully it wont fall off this time.

CorvetteConti · 02-12-2007, 07:58 AM

may I add too Explorer, you can confirm or deny...1300 units. 1000 for U.S. dealers, 300 for export. On lots in Sept 2008 ( as a 2009 model!)

This will become more and more interesting for sure. Nice post!

www.corvetteconti.com

rickyrj1 · 02-12-2007, 08:40 AM

Not trying to start another rumor but I heard from a guy who knew a guy that his cousin dated that had a sister that married a guy from Detroit who owned a Mustang and a guy in his car club said his mother was sleeping with a woman who's ex- husband said the new super vette was going to be a convertible! Anybody else hear this?

RFenton1 · 02-12-2007, 10:21 AM

Just read my Automotive News dated Today Feb.12th (page 75)
Headline: Limited-edition Corvette will jump to 600 hp

"In summer 2009, Chevrolet will add a limited-edition Corvette producing about 600HP. General Motors' announcement at the Chicago Auto Show last week follows a vow by GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz after the Chrysler group showed the 600-hp Dodge Viper last month at the Detroit auto show"

"There is a distinct appetite for something beyond the Z06 in performance, beyond the Z06 in exclusivity and beyond the Z06 in price," Lutz said in an interview last week.

"The car is expected to have styling cues that separate it from other Corvette models."

"Said Lutz: "Corvette has taken on the character of a brand" and can support several models."

Explorer_97 · 02-12-2007, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CorvetteConti

may I add too Explorer, you can confirm or deny...1300 units. 1000 for U.S. dealers, 300 for export. On lots in Sept 2008 ( as a 2009 model!)

This will become more and more interesting for sure. Nice post!

www.corvetteconti.com

Those are not the numbers I have, no. With such a low run, I question whether they would export any. At this time super vettes would start going down the production line in July of 2008. I would think that would put them on the lots before Sept. Especially dealers in and around Bowling Green.

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Originally Posted by RFenton1

Just read my Automotive News dated Today Feb.12th (page 75)
Headline: Limited-edition Corvette will jump to 600 hp

"In summer 2009, Chevrolet will add a limited-edition Corvette producing about 600HP. General Motors' announcement at the Chicago Auto Show last week follows a vow by GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz after the Chrysler group showed the 600-hp Dodge Viper last month at the Detroit auto show"

"There is a distinct appetite for something beyond the Z06 in performance, beyond the Z06 in exclusivity and beyond the Z06 in price," Lutz said in an interview last week.

"The car is expected to have styling cues that separate it from other Corvette models."

"Said Lutz: "Corvette has taken on the character of a brand" and can support several models."

Last year, the hp # was slated for 600. That # now seems to be 650.