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06-30-2005, 04:45 PM
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Thought this might interest a few of you. 
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06-30-2005, 04:45 PM
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Thought this might interest a few of you.
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06-30-2005, 04:55 PM
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That's going to be quick!
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06-30-2005, 07:58 PM
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Dear God!!! That's my car!!!!
Buuut it's been dismissed by someone that I know that worked on the C6 design team as being nothing more than a test mule for the tranny and engine. That's the exact color I'd buy and, well, the wheels are black so I'd be obligated to buy one.
Blue Devil Lives!! When GM's vice chairman speaks of an ultra-performance Corvette, we listen
General Motors vice chairman Bob Lutz won’t confirm this car exists, but he is not saying it doesn’t. We first wrote about Chevrolet’s ultra-performance Corvette—dubbed Blue Devil, most likely to catch the attention of GM CEO and Duke Blue Devil grad Rick Wagoner—shortly before the sixth-generation Corvette debuted at the Detroit auto show in January (AW, Dec. 22 and 29, 2004). We asked Lutz about the car during a recent exclusive interview with AutoWeek.
“Let’s just say [Corvette chief engineer] Dave Hill is not a guy who likes playing second fiddle to any high-performance car on the road,” said Lutz. “My guess is we’re going to find a way to do something beyond the Z06, that would be at a much higher price point, and which would compete with some of the leading high-performance cars of the world.”
Lutz said the car may be delayed while the company focuses most of its engineering might on pulling ahead profit-making vehicles like its next-generation large sport/utilities and pickups.
“But there is certainly no lack of desire on anyone’s part to establish the supremacy of the Corvette,” says Lutz.
Spied on the Nurbürgring, Blue Devil appears to be living up to the earlier hype. Eyewitnesses said the car sounds supercharged, confirming reports the engine is likely a blown version of the Z06’s 7.0-liter V8, producing upward of 600 hp. Look for lightweight carbon fiber body parts to reduce weight to about 2900 pounds.
Pricing will likely start somewhere around $100,000 if and when the car makes production in 2006. |
07-01-2005, 10:48 AM
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drty, your friend has old info.  |
07-01-2005, 11:10 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Lutz said the car may be delayed while the company focuses most of its engineering might on pulling ahead profit-making vehicles like its next-generation large sport/utilities and pickups. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I guess GM doesn't make any profit on the Corvette  |
07-01-2005, 11:37 AM
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I am guessing they do make a nice profit per unit but they don't sell anywhere near as many as the SUVs and Truck. There is more money in volume.
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07-01-2005, 01:37 PM
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IMO Bob Lutz and the GM board are slowly turning the bow of the behemoth vessel known as General Motors. Edgy Cadillac design and performance; H1, H2 & H3 without compromise; now the world-class Corvette family: C6, Z06, and Blue Devil. Plus Corvette GT class win at Le Mans over Ferrari and Aston Martin. It takes time to rebuild brand cashet. I believe they are headed in the right direction.
George SSSS
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07-01-2005, 02:10 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by GeorgeSSSS:
IMO Bob Lutz and the GM board are slowly turning the bow of the behemoth vessel known as General Motors. Edgy Cadillac design and performance; H1 & H2 without compromise; </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Um, what about the H3 George
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07-01-2005, 03:08 PM
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HummerNewbie:
You are absolutely right. I fixed it. [see my revised message]
Best regards,
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07-01-2005, 03:40 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by GeorgeSSSS:
HummerNewbie:
You are absolutely right. I fixed it. [see my revised message]
Best regards,
George </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
George, I feel much better
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07-02-2005, 09:53 PM
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that definitely draws :drool
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07-04-2005, 09:58 PM
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Believe it or not someone came by the dealership asking about this today. Didn't think to ask him if he saw it on H2S. I would definately rather have that then a couple year old Ferrari etc... I think GM would be dumb not to build it
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07-05-2005, 05:43 AM
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I'd rather have the BD than a new Ferrari. I'd put NZO KLR on the plate.
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