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Old 07-25-2024, 10:12am   #1
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Reveal day today. Early info is a 1064 hp TT variant of the 5.5 FPC DOHC. Big brakes, big aero.

car and driver video added
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SIL just sent me a text. Split window is back. I can’t wait to see it in person.
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If only I had a couple hundred grand.....
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Here's the MotorTrend reveal video:
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So in that video demo, they did about 206mph and the thing was still climbing.

Per interview with tadge, during engine development it produced enough power to rip itself off their engine dyno.
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Damn. I would probably kill myself.

https://www.chevrolet.com/upcoming-v...5-corvette-zr1
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The ZR1 is a car for guys that want hp but cant build a car
with it.
I hope I like the C9.
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SIL just sent me a text. Split window is back. I can’t wait to see it in person.
Gotta wonder if the split window will be one year only...
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You're forgetting dealer mark-up. You won't be in one of these for less than $350K...watch.
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