2008 Katech Corvette Z06 ClubSport

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2008 Katech Corvette Z06 ClubSport

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You can grate cheese on the hood! :P I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Corvettes. *swoon*

Basics:
Configuration: Front Engine, RWD
Engine: V8
Displacement: 7011 cc
Horsepower: 505 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque: 470 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Max RPM: 7000 rpm
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

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Brembo(r) Gran Turismo Brake Kit
Moton Clubsport Suspension
Katech Performance ClubSport Wheels
Michelin(r) Pilot(r) Sport Cup Tires
Katech Performance Appearance Package
Halltech Killer Bee(tm) Air Intake
Katech Performance Exhaust System
Exedy Twin-Disc Clutch
Braille Battery

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incorporates an array of aftermarket products that, in unison, reduce curb weight to 2,915 lbs. (2,825 lbs. fully optimized) while improving grip, cornering, braking and downforce.
:shock:
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I prefer mine in red though

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Nah! Red is a woman's color, Ferraris being the only exception.
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corvettes rock! did any of you go to corvettes in carlisle PA a couple of weekends ago? they had one of those cars up there as well as the ZR1.

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Libra Monkee wrote:Nah! Red is a woman's color, Ferraris being the only exception.
Aha! :fart:
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Libra Monkee wrote:Nah! Red is a woman's color, Ferraris being the only exception.
Where do we pick up our lesbian cards? :D
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Corvette Racing = yellow.

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My ClubSport = yellow please!
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:plusone:!!!
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paint it purple with pink polka-dots and giant :censor: on the side if you want! I'd still drive it for as long as it's offered. :rolllaugh:
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Mr Kleen wrote:paint it purple with pink polka-dots and giant :censor: on the side if you want! I'd still drive it for as long as it's offered. :rolllaugh:
:twisted: Gotta agree with you. I've really like the C6 and this one is just icing on the cake. :)
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legasleeper wrote:
incorporates an array of aftermarket products that, in unison, reduce curb weight to 2,915 lbs. (2,825 lbs. fully optimized) while improving grip, cornering, braking and downforce.
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So what's a stocker weigh? Is that a big drop in lbs?
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complacent wrote:
legasleeper wrote:
incorporates an array of aftermarket products that, in unison, reduce curb weight to 2,915 lbs. (2,825 lbs. fully optimized) while improving grip, cornering, braking and downforce.
:shock:

So what's a stocker weigh? Is that a big drop in lbs?
The Z06 officially weighs 3130 lb (1421 kg), giving it a power to weight ratio of 6.2 lb/hp (3.8 kg/kW or 361 bhp (269 kW) per tonne).
200lbs for the mild reduction, 300 LBS for the 'optimized' reduction. This thing has got to fly!
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With this car, I do believe I've officially developed respect for the Corvette. I always knew it was a good set up, but couldn't get over their typical demographic. This kills that point though.


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opinion formed: boner worthy.

(or whatever the appropriate translation for those with "indoor plumbing" might be.)
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complacent wrote:opinion formed: boner worthy.

(or whatever the appropriate translation for those with "indoor plumbing" might be.)
Moist worthy?


To put this weight loss in perspective:
edmunds wrote:Porsche says the RS is 44 pounds lighter than the GT3, but we've measured the RS at 3,209 pounds, just 29 pounds lighter than the last GT3 we tested.
So thats what Porsche calls a weight loss, huh?
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edmunds wrote:Porsche says the RS is 44 pounds lighter than the GT3, but we've measured the RS at 3,209 pounds, just 29 pounds lighter than the last GT3 we tested.
So thats what Porsche calls a weight loss, huh?[/quote]



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Well most of those ~40 lbs are off the drivetrain. The interior differences in the GT3/RS are VERY minimal. Those vettes have more CF weave than queen latifah!

Still, I'd rock both! To put vettes into perspective, mine with a full tank and me in it weighs 3380 :) yes, with a freaking jungle gym, my vette is 3200lbs... I'd love to see a GD subaru do that!

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spazegun2213 wrote:Those vettes have more CF weave than queen latifah!
Quoted for posterity's sake...
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