#30037, "RE: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1" In response to In response to 3 Dec-21-07 05:54 AM by slowmitsu
Originally posted by DR1665
Originally posted by micyek Corvette has enjoyed the success it has had for the last 10 years or so because they brought A LOT to the table for a very reasonable price. Now they are going to bring a just little more and jack the price 30K?
Agreed. It's often been said that the biggest thing the Vette has going for it is supercar performance at reasonable prices. If they cross the 100K mark, they will still sell, but they will shift the demographic well into the stratosphere.
I think it had to do more with competition with the Viper. With the 08 Viper bringing 600 horsepower to the table Chevy had to do something to match it. Unfortunately adding forced induction adds a lot of complexity to what used to be a simple engine. Then *poof*. Up goes to the price. Edit: And all the carbon fiber.
Like Driggs said, I think this is going to push the demographic out too far.
Does anyone know if this is going to replace the Z06 or is just going to add another model to the lineup?
