AW: Z06 spy pic (in camo)
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AW: Z06 spy pic (in camo)
2006 model Z06 reportedly packs a 7.0-liter 500-hp V8. (Photo by Jim Dunne/Popular Mechanics)
Supercar Spy Shootout! Our snappers catch Chevy C6 Z06, Toyota Supra and Ferrari F430
AUTOWEEK
Posted Date: 10/12/04
A trifecta of hot spy shots arrived this week, including the much-anticipated C6-based Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Toyota’s next Supra super sports car, and the drop-top version of Ferrari’s latest, the F430.
Though spy shots of the Z06 version of the C6 Corvette don’t appear to reveal much, we can discern that engineer David Hill’s latest high-performance creation may come with a first-ever-for-Z06 removable hardtop. Reports of a possible air scoop at the leading edge of the hood, however, appear unfounded. The car also sports typical Z06 features, such as wider tires tucked behind flared front and rear fenders, and lighter-weight, two-piece 10-spoke wheels. We also note red Brembo brake calipers tucked behind the wheels. The 2006 model Z06 reportedly packs a 7.0-liter 500-hp V8, and debuts at the Detroit auto show in January.
Meanwhile, Toyota is cooking up its own limited-production supercar, one that will either be the next Supra (with a possible TXS badge) or a high-end sports car for Lexus. The car caught testing is believed to be an early engineering mule for a 500-hp, 370-lb-ft V10-powered car. Weighing less than 3000 pounds, the sports car is expected to readily run to 190 mph.
AUTOWEEK
Posted Date: 10/12/04
A trifecta of hot spy shots arrived this week, including the much-anticipated C6-based Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Toyota’s next Supra super sports car, and the drop-top version of Ferrari’s latest, the F430.
Though spy shots of the Z06 version of the C6 Corvette don’t appear to reveal much, we can discern that engineer David Hill’s latest high-performance creation may come with a first-ever-for-Z06 removable hardtop. Reports of a possible air scoop at the leading edge of the hood, however, appear unfounded. The car also sports typical Z06 features, such as wider tires tucked behind flared front and rear fenders, and lighter-weight, two-piece 10-spoke wheels. We also note red Brembo brake calipers tucked behind the wheels. The 2006 model Z06 reportedly packs a 7.0-liter 500-hp V8, and debuts at the Detroit auto show in January.
Meanwhile, Toyota is cooking up its own limited-production supercar, one that will either be the next Supra (with a possible TXS badge) or a high-end sports car for Lexus. The car caught testing is believed to be an early engineering mule for a 500-hp, 370-lb-ft V10-powered car. Weighing less than 3000 pounds, the sports car is expected to readily run to 190 mph.
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It's the reduced front/back overhang that makes it look so much shorter than it really is. I talked to the Vette official at Good Chevy in Renton and he said 500 hp V8. 7L has been speculated so it's all coming together. Oh, and this should get in just at, maybe under 3000 lbs. 
Now all we need is a working tranny.
James
Now all we need is a working tranny.
James
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those are some awesome specs.. im more interested in a new supra! 500 hp V10?!? awesome... i'll buy one when they become old lol.. vettes are good deals for the price... but i dont want to be driving the same vette 5 million other ppl are driving
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