Topic: 2023 C8 Z06

[JG20]

And yet I would rather have a Cayman GT4.

Same.

Same, lol

[JohnnyMac]

What....A....Beast!

It is expected to do the quarter mile in the mid 10's.  It will be at the top of all performance metrics for production cars.


And yet I would rather have a Cayman GT4.

I think if I had a fun manual car beside the Vette I'd likely choose the Z06 over a Cayman GT4 or Lotus Emira.  But if I only had one fun car, it pretty much has to offer a manual, so that would exclude all C8 Vettes.

[Shorlaw]

There's a very basic (without pricing) configurator here https://www.chevrolet.ca/en/upcoming-vehicles/2023-corvette-z06

What a beast of a car, the wide body improves the looks from some angles to my eyes.  If they price it as they have in the past it definitely makes a compelling package to the competition.

[JohnnyMac]

There's a very basic (without pricing) configurator here https://www.chevrolet.ca/en/upcoming-vehicles/2023-corvette-z06

What a beast of a car, the wide body improves the looks from some angles to my eyes.  If they price it as they have in the past it definitely makes a compelling package to the competition.

I would expect it to be more than the previous generation Z06, but likely not a crazy amount.  I'd say under $10K more, and likely closer to only $5K more.  There are people in the states (and likely in Canada) who have deposits on this vehicle that they placed in 2019, and they won't be getting their car till at least summer/fall of 2022.

[Shorlaw]

There's a very basic (without pricing) configurator here https://www.chevrolet.ca/en/upcoming-vehicles/2023-corvette-z06

What a beast of a car, the wide body improves the looks from some angles to my eyes.  If they price it as they have in the past it definitely makes a compelling package to the competition.

I would expect it to be more than the previous generation Z06, but likely not a crazy amount.  I'd say under $10K more, and likely closer to only $5K more.  There are people in the states (and likely in Canada) who have deposits on this vehicle that they placed in 2019, and they won't be getting their car till at least summer/fall of 2022.

Agreed, I think the spread between the base Stingray and base Z06 will be similar as it's been in the past, $25-30k, putting the Z06 likely not far under $100k here.  Sounds like there's a larger # of expensive options though, so I think a $150k MSRP won't be difficult to get to for a loaded one

[JohnnyMac]

There's a very basic (without pricing) configurator here https://www.chevrolet.ca/en/upcoming-vehicles/2023-corvette-z06

What a beast of a car, the wide body improves the looks from some angles to my eyes.  If they price it as they have in the past it definitely makes a compelling package to the competition.

I would expect it to be more than the previous generation Z06, but likely not a crazy amount.  I'd say under $10K more, and likely closer to only $5K more.  There are people in the states (and likely in Canada) who have deposits on this vehicle that they placed in 2019, and they won't be getting their car till at least summer/fall of 2022.

Agreed, I think the spread between the base Stingray and base Z06 will be similar as it's been in the past, $25-30k, putting the Z06 likely not far under $100k here.  Sounds like there's a larger # of expensive options though, so I think a $150k MSRP won't be difficult to get to for a loaded one

For sure, I think just the regular C8 can be optioned well over $100K, so expect the Z06 to be that much more as they'll have the option for those carbon fiber wheels, which have got to be pricy.  But considering how much performance you'll get out of it, it's a freaking bargain. 

[EV Dan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q6p5vlAWEs

The engine. (Engineering Explained)

[JohnnyMac]

The mark up on these will be $20 to $30K easy.

Oh here we go again.  Reality check, there is a list of dealers in the states that sell at MSRP and here in Canada it's the same.  Shop around, sure you might have to wait longer, but it IS possible to buy at MSRP.  I will state that you are correct that SOME dealers will expect a big markup, but by no means is it all dealers.

[JohnnyMac]

The mark up on these will be $20 to $30K easy.

Oh here we go again.  Reality check, there is a list of dealers in the states that sell at MSRP and here in Canada it's the same.  Shop around, sure you might have to wait longer, but it IS possible to buy at MSRP.  I will state that you are correct that SOME dealers will expect a big markup, but by no means is it all dealers.

Every dealer in Alberta was (and is) charging  ADM on regular C8's.  You cannot currently buy one at MSRP in Alberta.  I can't comment on other provinces.

I appreciate your GM nut hugging but dealers are a funny bunch.  The ZO6 will be worse given its limited manufacture.

Admin charges of $20-$30K?  That's excessive.  I know in the states it's much easier to add mark ups but in Canada they have to do it differently.

[JG20]

What....A....Beast!

It is expected to do the quarter mile in the mid 10's.  It will be at the top of all performance metrics for production cars.


And yet I would rather have a Cayman GT4.

I think if I had a fun manual car beside the Vette I'd likely choose the Z06 over a Cayman GT4 or Lotus Emira.  But if I only had one fun car, it pretty much has to offer a manual, so that would exclude all C8 Vettes.

But the Z06 is supposed to be your fun car. 2 fun cars? High roller...

[JohnnyMac]

The mark up on these will be $20 to $30K easy.

Oh here we go again.  Reality check, there is a list of dealers in the states that sell at MSRP and here in Canada it's the same.  Shop around, sure you might have to wait longer, but it IS possible to buy at MSRP.  I will state that you are correct that SOME dealers will expect a big markup, but by no means is it all dealers.

Every dealer in Alberta was (and is) charging  ADM on regular C8's.  You cannot currently buy one at MSRP in Alberta.  I can't comment on other provinces.

I appreciate your GM nut hugging but dealers are a funny bunch.  The ZO6 will be worse given its limited manufacture.

Just so you know I got word that a former member from this forum has a deposit on a Z06 at MSRP, and he has a friend who has a deposit on a Blackwing again at MSRP.

And just to get it straight, I'm not "nut hugging" GM dealers, I'd say the same thing about a Porsche GT4, Mustang GT500, etc.  I'm not really a GM fan for the most part, but I do admit that the C8 Vette and the Blackwings are mighty impressive.

[JohnnyMac]

What....A....Beast!

It is expected to do the quarter mile in the mid 10's.  It will be at the top of all performance metrics for production cars.


And yet I would rather have a Cayman GT4.

I think if I had a fun manual car beside the Vette I'd likely choose the Z06 over a Cayman GT4 or Lotus Emira.  But if I only had one fun car, it pretty much has to offer a manual, so that would exclude all C8 Vettes.

But the Z06 is supposed to be your fun car. 2 fun cars? High roller...

Well I'd say the majority of people who buy a car like the Z06 have multiple cars.  I would think something like a manual GTI/R, WRX/STI, Civic Si/Type R, would all make a good second vehicle for daily driver and winter months.

[JG20]

What....A....Beast!

It is expected to do the quarter mile in the mid 10's.  It will be at the top of all performance metrics for production cars.


And yet I would rather have a Cayman GT4.

I think if I had a fun manual car beside the Vette I'd likely choose the Z06 over a Cayman GT4 or Lotus Emira.  But if I only had one fun car, it pretty much has to offer a manual, so that would exclude all C8 Vettes.

But the Z06 is supposed to be your fun car. 2 fun cars? High roller...

Well I'd say the majority of people who buy a car like the Z06 have multiple cars.  I would think something like a manual GTI/R, WRX/STI, Civic Si/Type R, would all make a good second vehicle for daily driver and winter months.

True, but I'd still rather a GT4 

[JohnnyMac]

What....A....Beast!

It is expected to do the quarter mile in the mid 10's.  It will be at the top of all performance metrics for production cars.


And yet I would rather have a Cayman GT4.

I think if I had a fun manual car beside the Vette I'd likely choose the Z06 over a Cayman GT4 or Lotus Emira.  But if I only had one fun car, it pretty much has to offer a manual, so that would exclude all C8 Vettes.

But the Z06 is supposed to be your fun car. 2 fun cars? High roller...

Well I'd say the majority of people who buy a car like the Z06 have multiple cars.  I would think something like a manual GTI/R, WRX/STI, Civic Si/Type R, would all make a good second vehicle for daily driver and winter months.

True, but I'd still rather a GT4 

Totally get it, nothing wrong with a Porsche GT4. 

[rrocket]

What....A....Beast!

It is expected to do the quarter mile in the mid 10's.  It will be at the top of all performance metrics for production cars.


And yet I would rather have a Cayman GT4.

I think if I had a fun manual car beside the Vette I'd likely choose the Z06 over a Cayman GT4 or Lotus Emira.  But if I only had one fun car, it pretty much has to offer a manual, so that would exclude all C8 Vettes.

But the Z06 is supposed to be your fun car. 2 fun cars? High roller...

Well I'd say the majority of people who buy a car like the Z06 have multiple cars.  I would think something like a manual GTI/R, WRX/STI, Civic Si/Type R, would all make a good second vehicle for daily driver and winter months.

True, but I'd still rather a GT4 

Totally get it, nothing wrong with a Porsche GT4.

Yea, my Boxster has further opened my eyes to this.

With the new speeding laws these days, I think my 640hp Supra would have me in lockup!

Whereas the 306hp in my Boxster feels more "useable" on the streets.

I'm not saying I wouldn't totally dig a 500hp car these days (I would)..and I'm still endeavor to get one again..but my license would be on thin ice! LOL [emoji38]

[JG20]

What....A....Beast!

It is expected to do the quarter mile in the mid 10's.  It will be at the top of all performance metrics for production cars.


And yet I would rather have a Cayman GT4.

I think if I had a fun manual car beside the Vette I'd likely choose the Z06 over a Cayman GT4 or Lotus Emira.  But if I only had one fun car, it pretty much has to offer a manual, so that would exclude all C8 Vettes.

But the Z06 is supposed to be your fun car. 2 fun cars? High roller...

Well I'd say the majority of people who buy a car like the Z06 have multiple cars.  I would think something like a manual GTI/R, WRX/STI, Civic Si/Type R, would all make a good second vehicle for daily driver and winter months.

True, but I'd still rather a GT4 

Totally get it, nothing wrong with a Porsche GT4.

Yea, my Boxster has further opened my eyes to this.

With the new speeding laws these days, I think my 640hp Supra would have me in lockup!

Whereas the 306hp in my Boxster feels more "useable" on the streets.

I'm not saying I wouldn't totally dig a 500hp car these days (I would)..and I'm still endeavor to get one again..but my license would be on thin ice! LOL [emoji38]

^This!

[Triple Bob]

What....A....Beast!

It is expected to do the quarter mile in the mid 10's.  It will be at the top of all performance metrics for production cars.


And yet I would rather have a Cayman GT4.

I think if I had a fun manual car beside the Vette I'd likely choose the Z06 over a Cayman GT4 or Lotus Emira.  But if I only had one fun car, it pretty much has to offer a manual, so that would exclude all C8 Vettes.

But the Z06 is supposed to be your fun car. 2 fun cars? High roller...

Well I'd say the majority of people who buy a car like the Z06 have multiple cars.  I would think something like a manual GTI/R, WRX/STI, Civic Si/Type R, would all make a good second vehicle for daily driver and winter months.

True, but I'd still rather a GT4 

Totally get it, nothing wrong with a Porsche GT4.

Yea, my Boxster has further opened my eyes to this.

With the new speeding laws these days, I think my 640hp Supra would have me in lockup!

Whereas the 306hp in my Boxster feels more "useable" on the streets.

I'm not saying I wouldn't totally dig a 500hp car these days (I would)..and I'm still endeavor to get one again..but my license would be on thin ice! LOL [emoji38]

^This!

I 100% agree. Maybe I'm getting old, but the announcement of any street car with over 500bhp doesn't do anything for me these days. Same with super fast bikes too.

With the current laws, and police cars equipped with forward facing radar, you're screwed if you come around a corner or over the crest of a hill going well over the limit.  This is part of the reason I got rid of the FZ-09 and the C63, both tempted me well to go well over the posted limit on a daily basis.

I'm more interested in stuff 10-20 years old now, that were fast at the time, or light vehicles that just don't need huge amounts of power like an Elise.

[rrocket]

What....A....Beast!

It is expected to do the quarter mile in the mid 10's.  It will be at the top of all performance metrics for production cars.


And yet I would rather have a Cayman GT4.

I think if I had a fun manual car beside the Vette I'd likely choose the Z06 over a Cayman GT4 or Lotus Emira.  But if I only had one fun car, it pretty much has to offer a manual, so that would exclude all C8 Vettes.

But the Z06 is supposed to be your fun car. 2 fun cars? High roller...

Well I'd say the majority of people who buy a car like the Z06 have multiple cars.  I would think something like a manual GTI/R, WRX/STI, Civic Si/Type R, would all make a good second vehicle for daily driver and winter months.

True, but I'd still rather a GT4 

Totally get it, nothing wrong with a Porsche GT4.

Yea, my Boxster has further opened my eyes to this.

With the new speeding laws these days, I think my 640hp Supra would have me in lockup!

Whereas the 306hp in my Boxster feels more "useable" on the streets.

I'm not saying I wouldn't totally dig a 500hp car these days (I would)..and I'm still endeavor to get one again..but my license would be on thin ice! LOL [emoji38]

^This!

I 100% agree. Maybe I'm getting old, but the announcement of any street car with over 500bhp doesn't do anything for me these days. Same with super fast bikes too.

With the current laws, and police cars equipped with forward facing radar, you're screwed if you come around a corner or over the crest of a hill going well over the limit.  This is part of the reason I got rid of the FZ-09 and the C63, both tempted me well to go well over the posted limit on a daily basis.

I'm more interested in stuff 10-20 years old now, that were fast at the time, or light vehicles that just don't need huge amounts of power like an Elise.

Oh I still love fast stuff!

But for bikes, my heart will always be with supermotos. Stupid light allows for things you can't otherwise do on other bikes.

But yea...your just once pull away from losing your license and car these days.

[Triple Bob]

What....A....Beast!

It is expected to do the quarter mile in the mid 10's.  It will be at the top of all performance metrics for production cars.


And yet I would rather have a Cayman GT4.

I think if I had a fun manual car beside the Vette I'd likely choose the Z06 over a Cayman GT4 or Lotus Emira.  But if I only had one fun car, it pretty much has to offer a manual, so that would exclude all C8 Vettes.

But the Z06 is supposed to be your fun car. 2 fun cars? High roller...

Well I'd say the majority of people who buy a car like the Z06 have multiple cars.  I would think something like a manual GTI/R, WRX/STI, Civic Si/Type R, would all make a good second vehicle for daily driver and winter months.

True, but I'd still rather a GT4 

Totally get it, nothing wrong with a Porsche GT4.

Yea, my Boxster has further opened my eyes to this.

With the new speeding laws these days, I think my 640hp Supra would have me in lockup!

Whereas the 306hp in my Boxster feels more "useable" on the streets.

I'm not saying I wouldn't totally dig a 500hp car these days (I would)..and I'm still endeavor to get one again..but my license would be on thin ice! LOL [emoji38]

^This!

I 100% agree. Maybe I'm getting old, but the announcement of any street car with over 500bhp doesn't do anything for me these days. Same with super fast bikes too.

With the current laws, and police cars equipped with forward facing radar, you're screwed if you come around a corner or over the crest of a hill going well over the limit.  This is part of the reason I got rid of the FZ-09 and the C63, both tempted me well to go well over the posted limit on a daily basis.

I'm more interested in stuff 10-20 years old now, that were fast at the time, or light vehicles that just don't need huge amounts of power like an Elise.

Oh I still love fast stuff!

But for bikes, my heart will always be with supermotos. Stupid light allows for things you can't otherwise do on other bikes.

But yea...your just once pull away from losing your license and car these days.

The only car I really hanker after right now is an old (2006-2008) manual Gallardo. Should I start a saving up thread? 

[ChaosphereIX]

What....A....Beast!

It is expected to do the quarter mile in the mid 10's.  It will be at the top of all performance metrics for production cars.


And yet I would rather have a Cayman GT4.

I think if I had a fun manual car beside the Vette I'd likely choose the Z06 over a Cayman GT4 or Lotus Emira.  But if I only had one fun car, it pretty much has to offer a manual, so that would exclude all C8 Vettes.

But the Z06 is supposed to be your fun car. 2 fun cars? High roller...

Well I'd say the majority of people who buy a car like the Z06 have multiple cars.  I would think something like a manual GTI/R, WRX/STI, Civic Si/Type R, would all make a good second vehicle for daily driver and winter months.

True, but I'd still rather a GT4 

Totally get it, nothing wrong with a Porsche GT4.

Yea, my Boxster has further opened my eyes to this.

With the new speeding laws these days, I think my 640hp Supra would have me in lockup!

Whereas the 306hp in my Boxster feels more "useable" on the streets.

I'm not saying I wouldn't totally dig a 500hp car these days (I would)..and I'm still endeavor to get one again..but my license would be on thin ice! LOL [emoji38]

^This!

I 100% agree. Maybe I'm getting old, but the announcement of any street car with over 500bhp doesn't do anything for me these days. Same with super fast bikes too.

With the current laws, and police cars equipped with forward facing radar, you're screwed if you come around a corner or over the crest of a hill going well over the limit.  This is part of the reason I got rid of the FZ-09 and the C63, both tempted me well to go well over the posted limit on a daily basis.

I'm more interested in stuff 10-20 years old now, that were fast at the time, or light vehicles that just don't need huge amounts of power like an Elise.

Oh I still love fast stuff!

But for bikes, my heart will always be with supermotos. Stupid light allows for things you can't otherwise do on other bikes.

But yea...your just once pull away from losing your license and car these days.

as someone who now has a car well over 500hp, I don't know if I ever could go back. The feeling of...dominance, freedom, possibility...is very addictive. Wanna pass? Just need a tiny gap! Just dont keep your foot in it too long...you will lose your license very fast. Now, I also see the appeal of lower powered sports cars where the connection to the car is the most important part, and my XJR very rarely gets to fully stretch its legs with 620hp on tap....but that possibility of power under your foot is very reassuring. I am spoiled, and I like it.