2013 Corvette 427 Convertible

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Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible with 505HP and a top speed of 190+ MPH.

For the 60th Anniversary of the Corvette Chevy is dropping in the 505HP LS7 motor from the Z06 to produce it's most powerful convertible ever. The new Corvette 417 Convertible will also have the same rear axle as the Z06, and magnetic ride control is standard as well. Weighing in at just 3,335 pounds and equipped with a 6 speed manual transmission, we're thinking they should have just called it the Z06 convertible.
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I've always thought the recent Corvettes all look way better as a convertible. This is just incredible, though.

2013 is optimistic though. That's absolutely post-apocalyptic.
 
Looks classy. Now they should make an open top with a zr1 motor.

Audi would have a competitor for its open top r8
 
But hasn't there been convertible Z06's since the start of C6 Z06? :p
 
So its just a Z06 Convertible... That doesnt sound as awesome as "Corvette 427" I suppose.

Bring me a ZR1 Convertible, and then we'll talk.
 
Hopefully this years GTE Vettes wear this as their racing livery for the Corvettes 60th anniversary.
 
hawkeye122
So its just a Z06 Convertible... That doesnt sound as awesome as "Corvette 427" I suppose.

Bring me a ZR1 Convertible, and then we'll talk.
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Put a supercharger on this one. Done, basically.
 
Eunos_Cosmo
Bet it will be well over $100,000
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Maybe after dealer markups initially, but not at MSRP.

The convertible models are generally $3-5K more than the coupes. This just being a Z06 in convertible fashion, I'd guess it would normally be around $5-7K more (Z06 retails for $75K). Even if you tack on the "60th Anniversary" bit, I can't see that jacking the price up past $90K.
 
You seem to forget there's many Corvette buyers that are either old enough to have wanted a 427 Convertible back in the day and can now afford this one and that there are 2 distinct groups of Corvette faithful when it comes to the performance versions...the Z06 crowd (I'm a part of this lot) and the ZR1 crowd and there will definitely be buyers from the Z06 fans who want a drop top Z06. This car will sell and sell well for Corvette.
 
McLaren
The convertible models are generally $3-5K more than the coupes. This just being a Z06 in convertible fashion, I'd guess it would normally be around $5-7K more (Z06 retails for $75K). Even if you tack on the "60th Anniversary" bit, I can't see that jacking the price up past $90K.
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Hard to say. If I'm understanding things correctly, it shares its basic structure with the standard convertible. So, that means steel frame, no balsa/carbon floor, or magnesium under-hood setups. It does get some of the carbon fiber fenders, and that's about it.

It all depends on what the bean-counters decide. I'd just stick it at $77k and call it a day.
 
eSZee
Power wise, maybe. That's about it.
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The only thing it's really missing is the Carbon Ceramic brembos. But if you can still get the Z07 performance package on this, you can get the brembos that way. Also the gear ratios are different.

YSSMAN
Hard to say. If I'm understanding things correctly, it shares its basic structure with the standard convertible. So, that means steel frame, no balsa/carbon floor, or magnesium under-hood setups. It does get some of the carbon fiber fenders, and that's about it.

It all depends on what the bean-counters decide. I'd just stick it at $77k and call it a day.
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I'm also going to say $90K. This car still only weighs 3350lbs, or about 100lbs more than the Z06. This car also comes standard with MRC shocks, and special rim/paint/interior options.
 
So are "limited editions" the way to tell when a car is nearing the end of it's cycle now?

It does look rather good though.
 
Justin
So are "limited editions" the way to tell when a car is nearing the end of it's cycle now?

It does look rather good though.
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I guess, as far as American companies go? It's usually how the Italians show cars are on the way out for the new model.
 
McLaren
Maybe after dealer markups initially, but not at MSRP.

The convertible models are generally $3-5K more than the coupes. This just being a Z06 in convertible fashion, I'd guess it would normally be around $5-7K more (Z06 retails for $75K). Even if you tack on the "60th Anniversary" bit, I can't see that jacking the price up past $90K.
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The 'normal' Centennial version of the Z06, fully loaded, is over $100,000, no markup added. I can't see this being cheaper.

http://www.caranddriver.com/compari...rison-test-2012-chevrolet-corvette-z06-page-2
 
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Eunos_Cosmo
The 'normal' Centennial version of the Z06, fully loaded, is over $100,000, no markup added. I can't see this being cheaper.

http://www.caranddriver.com/compari...rison-test-2012-chevrolet-corvette-z06-page-2
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Notice how you said, "fully loaded".

The reason the Centennial is so expensive is firstly because you have to buy the 3LZ Package, which is $10K more than the 1LZ. $10K ends up getting you Bluetooth, Bose stereo system, Navigation, Heated Seats w/ Memory Settings, Power-Telescopic Steering Column (this is all 2LZ), plus custom leather-wrapped interior, sports seats, & carbon console piece.

The Centennial Package is $5,000 which means you can technically buy a Centennial Package actually MSRPs for $90,000, minimum.

The only reason a Centennial Edition goes for over $100,000 is the addition of the Z06 Ultimate Performance Package ($7,500) which adds Ceramic Brakes, Selective Ride Control ($2,500 alone), & PS Cup tires. However, this package also automatically tacks on the Carbon Fiber Package which is $4,000.

You can bet all these options will be available for the 427 Convertible, but as the name says, they are "options"; the car may easily be available for under $100,000.
 
I can see the two models as basically being the same price (as in the 427 package costing the same $5,000 give or take) so yes, it will price out roughly the same I expect. And that is basically what I meant, fully loaded. Sorry for the confusion. I doubt very many of these cars will sell without being fully loaded. Dealers love to make money.

edit: Was bored so I looked on the Corvette forum. They are anticipating somewhere between 85k-105k base MSRP. Sounds about right to me.
 
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Justin
So are "limited editions" the way to tell when a car is nearing the end of it's cycle now?
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Apparently this is also the last year for the C6. The liklihood that we have a "skip" year (similar to 1983) between models would be growing, I'm guessing. With nothing shown at Detroit this year for a 2014 model Corvette, I'm not sure what they have planned.
 
Eunos_Cosmo
I can see the two models as basically being the same price (as in the 427 package costing the same $5,000 give or take) so yes, it will price out roughly the same I expect. And that is basically what I meant, fully loaded. Sorry for the confusion. I doubt very many of these cars will sell without being fully loaded. Dealers love to make money.
edit: Was bored so I looked on the Corvette forum. They are anticipating somewhere between 85k-105k base MSRP. Sounds about right to me.
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It's not going to be up to the dealers, it'll be up to the customers & what they want. Which goes back to my point; the car itself should be easily available for under $100K.
 

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