With the rollout of the 2014 Corvette Stingray, it was widely assumed that C6 was dead, and long live the C7. However, one report cites the contrary.
According to AutoSpies.com, all C6 Corvette variants have indeed been discontinued, except for the 638 horsepower ZR1, which will carry into the 2015 model year. Currently, there were reportedly 50 examples of the 2014 ZR1 produced, which will allegedly precede the “Final 638” 2015 models. It’s said that these special C6 Corvettes will trim their curb weights by over 300 pounds, and will feature unique badge work. If true, this is one heck of a way to send off the most powerful sixth-generation Corvette, just as world readies for the 2015 C7 Z06 and Z06 Convertible. However, we’re going to follow up with Chevy to make sure that this is indeed happening.
Update: The official word from Chevrolet goes as follows:
ZR1 ended in 2013 model year. All of the tooling is gone, replaced when the plant was shut down for six months to prepare for the launch of the Stingray.
The C6 is indeed dead. Long live the C7.
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Curb weight lowered by 300lbs in a car that’s already light, stupid fast and has a ton of hp/torque? If only I could afford it.
Yep, just like how Lexus decides to keep the previous generation IS in production, for the IS-F, of course. 2014 IS-F alive. Same with Cadillac, the 2014 and 2015 CTS-V. 2014 M3. 2014 old STi.
We put C6 back in production until 2019 as the “ZR1 Final 638” model, okay? 638 total units, equaling to only 128-ish units per year.
no thats not gonna happen
Someone with the name, “Chevrolet”. I highly doubt you’re an official spokesperson for the brand. Stop trolling and spreading crap with out proper citation and proof of who you are and represent.
Seriously, admins here at GM Authority need to ban certain combinations of user names like the guy above using “Chevrolet” to post comments.
I bet all the “thumbs down” came from the moron who came up with that name. LOL WOW
This is the worst piece of journalism I have ever read. How can someone who writes for a website dedicated to GM not know that the only plant that produces the Corvette was shut down over the summer in 2013 to retool for the C7? Building another C6 wouldn’t even be possible.
Sometimes, it’s out of humor.
We are proud to report that we still suck ass and make the worst looking cars on the road.
Yes Toyota we already know that, even your Lexus division can’t get it together.
Fo fore fuilding f’C6s, f’GM. Fou fare fin fig frouble, foy!
@obama/gm
bro we make better cars than u
No you don’t. Fusions break down 30 times MORE than Malibus.
Just got mine!! A “VJ 860” ZR1 with 860 hp.