Article Comments - 2008 Chevrolet Corvette First Drive and Full Test

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First Drive: 2008 Chevrolet Corvette - It seems like only moments ago when the Corvette C6 was introduced — a new, leaned-down package filled to the brim with the latest high-performance technology developed by the small group of Vette-dedicated engineers. (more)

Full Test: 2008 Chevrolet Corvette - Part of the secret of excellent performance lies in our test car's horsepower and torque figures. The standard Vette is available with an optional two-mode exhaust system that premiered on the current-generation Z06. The 2.5-inch-diameter exhaust has two outlet valves (one for each side of the exhaust system). (more)

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#4 of 16 08 vette by badloser May 13, 2007 (4:41 pm)
the new 08 vette get quite a few changes under the skin. The new heads and bigger bore will make this car the one to beat in 08 dolar for dollar.
#5 of 16 2008 - 2009 by jiminthehills May 22, 2007 (7:48 am)
The article mentions no change to the Z06 'til 2009 and a cost of maybe $150K????? What's the rumor-mill saying is going to happen to the Z06?
#6 of 16 2008 Corvette by lilpuu Jul 20, 2007 (12:51 pm)
Regarding the 2008 I ordered the PNN option with the dual exhaust. Co mparing this factory exhaust to the aftermarket products out there(corsa, Borla etc.) which would give me more HP & torgue? Should I save my money and install a better exhaust system? Comments
#7 of 16 Re: Article Comments - 2008 Chevrolet Corvette First Drive [KarenS] by lilpuu Jul 20, 2007 (1:09 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Apr 30, 2007 11:23 am) Yes, I feel they could make a better corvette. Let's start with the LS3. 30HP is not much of an increase.We all know that 30 HP increase is not the true output.There is much fugging there. If they are going to step up at least move the HP to around 450HP. I know if they had as much HP close to the Z06 then what the use of the Z06. I also own a C6 and wanted the HP and warranty since mine is ending in 2009 The interior needs an upgrade but we can't have everything. Cosemtic wise, MOre flairs I say. Replies to this message: canue (Mar 23, 2008 10:48 am)
#8 of 16 Full Test Available! by KarenS HOST Dec 04, 2007 (10:44 am)
Full Test: 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
#9 of 16 Re: Article Comments - 2008 Chevrolet Corvette First Drive [lilpuu] by canue Mar 23, 2008 (10:48 am)
Replying to: lilpuu (Jul 20, 2007 1:09 pm) I just bought an LS3 with the dual mode exhaust a month ago. I had it tuned on a chassis dyno a week after I bought it. With the dual mode exhaust it pulled 390hp on the dyno, stock. According to the dyno tech, the exhaust seems to be worth 10 hp at the wheels. The sound when the extra pipes are open is simply awesome, and the car is nice and quiet cruising with them closed. Giving 15% for drivetrain loss, the car is closer to 450hp at the crank. I left the shop with 400hp to the wheels. Should be 460 or so figuring for drivetrain losses.