L.A. Auto Show Update

[Mr. Lucky]

Back from a very rainy drive to L.A. for the unveiling of the new C6 Z06. I'm happy to report that it was worth it!

I have a slideshow album online here, and a video of the C6 vert power-top in action here.

A couple of notes re the Z06 that I haven't seen mentioned elsewhere:

• Available in 6 colors (vs. 5 for C5 Z06): Velocity Yellow, Machine Silver, DSOM, Le Mans Blue, Black, Victory Red
• Comfort (i.e., non-performance) items will be available as factory options
• Transmission has same gear ratios as C6 MN6, but ruggedized gearbox
• New Z06 retains same gearing as before - 3.42
• Rated at greater than 1G on skid-pad
• 0-60 "in 3s" in first gear!

Let me know if you have problems viewing or any questions.

 

[Ken]

Thanks for the slideshow Bob, I know it must have been a miserable drive for you into downtown today.

I have to say though, this one just doesn't do much for me:

Butt-ugly comes to mind. :L

 

[Ken]

Man, I'd give both legs for this one ... :L

 

[Mr. Lucky]

I have to say though, this one just doesn't do much for me:

Butt-ugly comes to mind. :L

Yeah... and if you look carefully, they have a C6 emblem on the front, and a C5 AE emblem on the waterfall. :eyerole

Oh well... its certainly different!

 

[Ken]

The Z06 is absolutely beautiful! Gorgeous!

 

[abowtieguy]

Thanks for sharing Bob, some pretty different styling. The Nomad is cool :cool but that silver concept Vette sure is ugly. Those designers better give up the crack pipe! What hideous thing will they do next expecting us to go crazy for. Thats one expensive set of wheels they have there for sale $250,000. :crazy


Doug

 

[Mr. Lucky]

The Nomad is cool :cool but that silver concept Vette sure is ugly. Those designers better give up the crack pipe! What hideous thing will they do next expecting us to go crazy for. Thats one expensive set of wheels they have there for sale $250,000. :crazy

Thanx Doug. In all fairness to GM, that "concept Vette" is an aftermarket prototype, and is the product of American Supercars and Prototypes, LLC. I thought the paddle shifter setup was kinda :cool though - they even have an airbag version.