Super Vette Spied! Chevy’s 650-hp Corvette SS on track for 2008 intro

[Don Juan]

Nearly three years have passed since we first reported on Chevrolet’s plans for a super Corvette, a halo model well in excess of the already superb Z06. Judging by these spy shots, it appears assurances we were given earlier this year that the car was on the development fast track (“To Hell and Back,” May 8) were right on target.

While the hood scoop indicates this is something other than an ordinary Z06, the real prize is under the hood where our spies heard the whine of what is most likely a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 pushing as much as 650 hp. The engine, which will be hand-built at a rate of 1500-2000 per year at the General Motors Performance Center outside Detroit, features an integrated intake manifold intercooler similar to the one GM developed for the Cadillac STS V-Series.

So far, names for the production supercharged Corvette include everything from Z07 to Blue Devil to Corvette SS to Sting Ray. No matter what they call it, look for production of the 2009 model to start in early 2008. And set aside at least $100,000 if you want to one in your driveway.

650 HP :ahhh:



http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061005/FREE/61004002/1508/FREE

http://news.windingroad.com/auto-news/captured-corvette-blue-devil-mule-in-the-flesh/

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[car_boy_16]

It looks like a modified Z06....With Michigan plates...driven on public roads...

[Don Juan]

mmhh now that I think about it. this just doesn't sound right...

[ThaiTanium22]

A black Blue Devil?

[clutch-monkey]

i was hoping it would look a little more different, like it would have a few features to differentiate it from the Z06

[PitwrkzZ1]

Last pic, it looks really low slung...

[L4NC3R]

I'm thrilled that there's a new Vette on the horizon to take out all the cars the Z06 missed. But why oh why are they going to simply call it a... "Super Sport." I mean this new addition to the Vette line should be the fastest/quickest/best handling production Corvette of all fucking time, easily comparable to actual super cars. I'd say the "Z06" badge is more suitable (as in more "racing-related"). But really, they could've definitely spent a little more time to come up with a more original, more suitable name for it.

[Nocturnal]

Regular C6 Z06's are teh sexy already.


It could just be an engine test mule. That would explain the hatchet job on the hood.

I wouldn't imagine the carbon fiber blue devil cars to be running around in finished paint form, until they were totally finished.

Poo Poo on the Corvette SS name, no way they would do that. Stingray might be an ok name, but that name applies to two whole body styles of vettes already, not unique enough.

If I were them, I'd name it after the ill fated Pontiac version of the vette. (I will build one of them, one of these days) +3 auto points if you know the name without googling it.

[Fnr Bikes]

Damn thats sexy. I want it so I can tap it.:boink: Mmmmm... good

[pat99872]

lawl @ chebby with their crazy frenzy with naming every car they make an SS.

Z0MG. The ss silverado and trailblazer ftw111!!!!!!11one :dunce:

Even though the only upgrade is the sound system and bigger chrome rims.

it's just a marketing scheme, just like d/c and their hemis, ect

[Spurlock]

SS S10's had 10 more horsepower than non-SS models...

[DarcSystems]

454 SS pickup with 200 horsepower FTW!!

We luv you Chevy.

[Don Juan]

SS S10's had 10 more horsepower than non-SS models...
Also the 2003 silverado SS had 50 more horses than the regular non SS

[El Jarretto]

Regular C6 Z06's are teh sexy already.


It could just be an engine test mule. That would explain the hatchet job on the hood.

I wouldn't imagine the carbon fiber blue devil cars to be running around in finished paint form, until they were totally finished.

Poo Poo on the Corvette SS name, no way they would do that. Stingray might be an ok name, but that name applies to two whole body styles of vettes already, not unique enough.

If I were them, I'd name it after the ill fated Pontiac version of the vette. (I will build one of them, one of these days) +3 auto points if you know the name without googling it.Fiero.
10 Fiero SS Z06's.

[advertisehere]

Last pic, it looks really low slung...

i think thats because of nose dive under braking

[Nocturnal]

Fiero.
10 Fiero SS Z06's.

Nope, that was a pontiac 2 seater, but it was not based on the Corvette body.

Hint, the car I'm talking about never made it to production. There were a few early mock ups, but they were destroyed when the project was cancelled.

[sweet]

It is the same body as the z06 because it says zo6 on the side of the car

[Smoked86]

man i hope it looks better when it comes out. like a new body kit or somethin to that effect.

[Squibbles]

Sex on wheels.

[DarcSystems]

Z06............

[Spank666]

Nope, that was a pontiac 2 seater, but it was not based on the Corvette body.

Hint, the car I'm talking about never made it to production. There were a few early mock ups, but they were destroyed when the project was cancelled.

I'll just throw a wild guess off the top of my head: Farago?

[DarcSystems]

I think he's talking about the Banshee (or banchee, or something) way back in the late 60's/early 70's.

[Nocturnal]

I think he's talking about the Banshee (or banchee, or something) way back in the late 60's/early 70's.


Darc for the win.

http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/96898_1964_pontiac_banshee_convertible/

Actually I had thought they had been destroyed, I didn't know any survived.

[DarcSystems]

I saw one at a car show a while back. I dunno if the guy built a replica, or if it was original, but I wasn't sure what the hell it was until I read the plaque next to the car.

[_RockHard_1]

Nearly three years have passed since we first reported on Chevrolet’s plans for a super Corvette, a halo model well in excess of the already superb Z06. Judging by these spy shots, it appears assurances we were given earlier this year that the car was on the development fast track (“To Hell and Back,” May 8) were right on target.

While the hood scoop indicates this is something other than an ordinary Z06, the real prize is under the hood where our spies heard the whine of what is most likely a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 pushing as much as 650 hp. The engine, which will be hand-built at a rate of 1500-2000 per year at the General Motors Performance Center outside Detroit, features an integrated intake manifold intercooler similar to the one GM developed for the Cadillac STS V-Series.

So far, names for the production supercharged Corvette include everything from Z07 to Blue Devil to Corvette SS to Sting Ray. No matter what they call it, look for production of the 2009 model to start in early 2008. And set aside at least $100,000 if you want to one in your driveway.

650 HP :ahhh:



http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061005/FREE/61004002/1508/FREE

http://news.windingroad.com/auto-news/captured-corvette-blue-devil-mule-in-the-flesh/

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/273/bildeal8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/1531/bildeuz9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/6488/bildeby7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
OMG that thing is sexy, I can only dream of owning one due to the price, but that is the manliest version of the manliest car in history!!!!! I'm going to put that photo on the dash of my SRT/4 with stage 3, turn onto the freeway and go Balls to the Wall....while pretending im driving that beauty!!!! I hope it works cuz if i get caught going 165 mph im in deep doo doo!

[CdocZ]

The Corvette is the "manliest" car in history? Oooook then, I just don't think the Corvette is known for brutal power all that much, which I would make a major piece of criteria for a car to be "manly". Viper, maybe?

[Don Juan]

OMG that thing is sexy, I can only dream of owning one due to the price, but that is the manliest version of the manliest car in history!!!!! I'm going to put that photo on the dash of my SRT/4 with stage 3, turn onto the freeway and go Balls to the Wall....while pretending im driving that beauty!!!! I hope it works cuz if i get caught going 165 mph im in deep doo doo!

Best n00b ever :boink:

[clutch-monkey]

The Corvette is the "manliest" car in history? Oooook then, I just don't think the Corvette is known for brutal power all that much, which I would make a major piece of criteria for a car to be "manly". Viper, maybe?
imo TVR's are pretty manly....

[Nocturnal]

The Corvette is the "manliest" car in history? Oooook then, I just don't think the Corvette is known for brutal power all that much, which I would make a major piece of criteria for a car to be "manly". Viper, maybe?

I love vettes, but they aren't the manliest car ever.

IMO that award should go to either a 69 charger (ie blade) or possibly first gen comaros.

[EeekiE]

The arches work so well. I'm glad they've put them on.

[Newb1e St1l3Z]

Dam they get better every year, IMO i think its should be called FF instead of SS (Fuckin' Fast). Very nice.

[Don Juan]

What it could be the new engine...


Call it what you will - "Blue Devil", "Corvette SS", or just "#%$&ing fast" - but even though we don't yet know the moniker of the upcoming ÜberVette, a clearer picture is being painted of the 650-hp supercharged lump that should propel it past most of the supercar elite. A sharp-eyed and well-connected member of the Digital Corvettes forum managed to have a camera in the right place at the right time, and grabbed three shots of the blown GenIV V8 that is said to carry the SPID designation of LS9.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/mystery-high-performance-gm-engine-ls9/

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/961/2jun28vettetr9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Weasel]

What it could be the new engine...



http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/mystery-high-performance-gm-engine-ls9/

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/961/2jun28vettetr9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

That thing is like metal sex.

[OLIAX]

Dam they get better every year, IMO i think its should be called FF instead of SS (Fuckin' Fast). Very nice.

lol just like the mitsubishi FQ (fuckin' quick) I like it