C6 Z06 Frame?

[vettecityboy]

I have a copy of the July 25 Performance Press -- the BG Assembly plant newspaper. In an article titled "Construction Updates" there is a run-down of things done during the "July Shutdown" (this is a yearly planned company-wide shutdown for construction, maintenance, and cost-savings).

In the fourth paragraph it says: "Also, a new frame rack handler and material canopy was constructed on the south side of the building next to the body docks. This enclosure will handle the racks and fork transfer for the new Z06 frame."

Everyone is talking looks and HP, but if you know C5, you know how significant the frame is to the integrity of the car.

Draw your own conclusions!!!

 

[ROCKETBLOCK]

My conclusion is that I hope they don't build too many different kinds of frames. It just raises the costs! If it is good enough for the Z06 it should be good enough to use in the regular C6 Vette.

 

[LongTimer]

Could be that the Z06 intro will also intro the new Aluminum frame that may stay exclusive to that model for a year to or two?

 

[JBsC5]

Could be truth to this rumor of aluminum chassis for the Z06 C6.

The Corvette has even greater value to GM beyond its profitable sales....

Its the ability to test new technology for its real money maker..(trucks)

Ie. Hydroformed frame rail technology in 1997 with the C5