Dumb question

[Dave]

OK, I know I should probably know this, but what does FRC ( as in '01 FRC) stand for???

Thanks for the education,

Dave

 

[RodsnRides]

Fixed Roof Coupe

As in-no removable covering. I believe this was meant to be a lower-cost alternative to Corvette buyers.

The experts here may have additional info, but that's what I am aware of.

Rick

 

[DRTH VTR]

OK, I know I should probably know this, but what does FRC ( as in '01 FRC) stand for???

Thanks for the education,

Dave

Fixed Roof Coupe. It was the predecessor to the Z06.

 

[Guy]

As in-no removable covering. I believe this was meant to be a lower-cost alternative to Corvette buyers....
Rick

That's right, Rick. It was to have cloth seats etc. to hold down the price, but I read the GM execs didn't like the idea of a "low-end" Vette. The sticker on my 99 says $41+k. I don't know how that compared to a coupe.


Guy

 

[jrose7004]

Some think it means Factory Race Car!Or Flying Roof Club!

 

[bluecoupe]

It may have stood for "Fixed Roof Coupe" but right now it actually stands for "Future Rare Collectible". Especially if GM uses the C6 Coupe body on the new Z06.

 

[BlackNBlue95]

It may have stood for "Fixed Roof Coupe" but right now it actually stands for "Future Rare Collectible". Especially if GM uses the C6 Coupe body on the new Z06.

I kinda hope they do... Atleast it should be an option to have the targa..
-=Rick

 

[Guy]

Some think it means Factory Race Car!Or Flying Roof Club!

There are a lot of "members" of the Flying Roof Club over on the CF.

I'm told the FRC's were not big sellers in 99 & 00, however, they are a hot item now. Not so much as a collectible (yet ) or higher priced, but when they come on the market, folks really go for them.


Guy - Factory Race Car owner :gap

 

[Hib Halverson]

OK, I know I should probably know this, but what does FRC ( as in '01 FRC) stand for???

Thanks for the education,

Dave

FRC is a abbreviation for "fixed-roof coupe" which was the term used inside GM for the C5 hardtop body style. When rumors began circulating of a third body style in 1997, the name "FRC" took hold, however, the official name for the model was "Corvette Hardtop"

FRCs were made from 1999 to 2004. They were called Corvette Hardtops in 99 and 00. They were "Z06es" in 01-04.

 

['04 Torch Red]

It may have stood for "Fixed Roof Coupe" but right now it actually stands for "Future Rare Collectible". Especially if GM uses the C6 Coupe body on the new Z06.

The new ZO6 will also come in a convertible ..but thats old news...:L

 

['04 Torch Red]

OK, I know I should probably know this, but what does FRC ( as in '01 FRC) stand for???

Thanks for the education,

Dave

Dave...no question is "dumb"