New C7 Z06
08-23-2014, 02:52 PM
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Sorry, but the C7, in either regular or Z06 form, looks nothing like a Ferrari.
Great car performance-wise, and if folks think the GT3 is a performance bargain, then the Z06 might as well constitute a "giveaway".
But the thing looks like the result of a ménage à trois between a GT-R, an F12, and a Camaro, and everyone forgot to use protection.
Great car performance-wise, and if folks think the GT3 is a performance bargain, then the Z06 might as well constitute a "giveaway".
But the thing looks like the result of a ménage à trois between a GT-R, an F12, and a Camaro, and everyone forgot to use protection.
I do agree they look worse in person. I want to like it and the pictures hint at promise but in the flesh both the stingray and the Z06 are too choppy to be completely pleasing. It certainly more exotic than ever but that doesn't mean attractive.
08-23-2014, 06:03 PM
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Suspect much of the new design was wind tunnel driven. Marginal preference for the smoother lines of C6 Z07 but the new one in white looks good. I find a design's attractiveness has a high correlation to how successful it is on track so I'm reserving judgement for now. Either way, major kudos to GM for putting its money where its mouth is on the tracking issue.
08-23-2014, 11:52 PM
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You say it looks nothing like a Ferrari then use a Ferrari (F12) in describing which cars it's a compilation of. I do agree they look worse in person. I want to like it and the pictures hint at promise but in the flesh both the stingray and the Z06 are too choppy to be completely pleasing. It certainly more exotic than ever but that doesn't mean attractive.
I do agree they look worse in person. I want to like it and the pictures hint at promise but in the flesh both the stingray and the Z06 are too choppy to be completely pleasing. It certainly more exotic than ever but that doesn't mean attractive.
08-25-2014, 01:55 AM
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When the match was played 505hp Z06 vs 400hp GT3, the only way a well driven Z06 could stay ahead was prodigious point and squirt ... the longer the straights, the better chances for the Vette to spread a gap and keep it, but braking, apex speeds and outright handling made it possible for the GT3 to stay in touch. Maybe with 650hp/650tq and the GT3 at 475hp, even with this rather marvelous PDK, I don't think the extra dead weight in the Vette will hold it back (and if Stingray handling is any clue, once you add Z07 options) the Z06 will be a quicker lapper. As for which will be more enjoyable, which will be better value, lower operating costs or more reliable, I think that's going to be a narrower margin than just the purchase price.
08-25-2014, 02:14 PM
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Huh? Are you implying a new A8 C7 Z06 is going to be slower than a 991 GT3 all other things equal on basically any track? I just don't see how that's possible unless the Z06 overheats or blows up.
08-25-2014, 02:25 PM
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The GT3 only beat the Z/28 by 1/2 sec at Barber. I'm afraid the GT3 has no chance against the Z06 in any department.
Watch the C7R against the RSR Porsche in races. I watched a race yesterday, and the Vette was passing the Porsche on the outside of turns. There's nothing wrong with the Vette design.
Watch the C7R against the RSR Porsche in races. I watched a race yesterday, and the Vette was passing the Porsche on the outside of turns. There's nothing wrong with the Vette design.
08-25-2014, 03:01 PM
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08-25-2014, 03:27 PM
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Okay, you were contradicting yourself, so I was confused. Whatever. The proof is in the pudding and given similar drivers, the Z06 will stomp a mudhole in the GT3 on the track (and most other cars for that matter). Hoping the upcoming RS has some goodies to put it in the ballpark.
08-25-2014, 03:33 PM
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Okay, you were contradicting yourself, so I was confused. Whatever. The proof is in the pudding and given similar drivers, the Z06 will stomp a mudhole in the GT3 on the track (and most other cars for that matter). Hoping the upcoming RS has some goodies to put it in the ballpark.
08-25-2014, 03:41 PM
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Okay, you were contradicting yourself, so I was confused. Whatever. The proof is in the pudding and given similar drivers, the Z06 will stomp a mudhole in the GT3 on the track (and most other cars for that matter). Hoping the upcoming RS has some goodies to put it in the ballpark.
08-25-2014, 04:15 PM
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08-25-2014, 05:30 PM
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Exactly. When I sat in a C7 I didn't see much room for a helmet. Maybe, but i didn't have one with me to try. I'm only 6'1"