sampaschal

There aren't any production cars yet...they are all hand built at this time.

Lavender

Thank You ! I believe everything is clear as a day light now!

sam90lx

If C6 base and GS owners ditch the Goodyears and many have cause they suck and dont last...you will see very similar times and performance to the C7. No doubt if the C7 was on Goodyears the C7 would disappoint with the extra weight and slim bump in power...and skinny Goodyears at the track....well that would be pretty funny.

RC000E

I am always annoyed by these type of statements. Thats like someone who owns a c5z seeing the new c6z figures saying..."well, I'd just like to see my c5 with the LS7 in it...THEN what would happen?!"...

Its factory delivered versus factory delivered...suspension improves, tires improve, systems improve, etc...simple as that

RC000E

And Sam, as usual...

stingraymyway

Just wait untill there's a C7Z06 to compare it with nOOb.

tail_lights

Then we'd be seeing two comparisons to the C4- interior design and track times

torquetube

No it isn't. Unlike engines, tires are a wear item that have to be replaced regularly. My C6 is on its fifth set of tires. If the new C7 Michelins are a big improvement over the PS2 ZPs, lots of C6s including my own will be running around on them soon.

red2012

Not necessarily. If the GS could produce very similar if not the same times with just a tire change to the Michelins that wouldn't be very good for the the C7 because then nothing was changed mechanically on the GS to achieve the results where everything was changed mechanically on the C7 to achieve the SAME results as a GS. Big difference.

sam90lx

You could always try and make me....

DREAMERAK

The same people who said we need to wait for the magazine tests and see if the Stingray really is faster, are now saying we can't trust those tests. Classic troll behavior.

Snorman

And blaming it on the tires. Don't forget the tires.

S.

bikeriderga

If we are going to go strickly by performance, the new C7 is not that much quicker than a 02-04 C5 Z06. The numbers are really close.

WHT

You should add a few more rofls to really establish your credibility.

You honestly believe the test cars are normal production cars? Really?

EDIT: But then, what should we expect from some new members who have been here less than a year and do not even own a Corvette.
Most of us know enough to let the GM Marketing hype die down a little and wait for real test results/numbers from final production cars later in the year.
The only "agenda" I have is getting tired of all the abusive comments from junior members who try to stop honest discussion by people who can actually afford to buy the C7.

Right now we are only seeing numbers from pre-production cars that are tightly controlled by GM. In a few months we will have numbers from production cars released to the magazines
and tested at their own locations and facilities without GM oversight.

ChucksZ06

That probably would be a bad idea...you would upset a lot of folks who want there new cars to trounce the older vettes. If you understand what the bottom of your car looks like then you would know that there is very little difference between C5, C6, and C7 suspension components. If any of those cars is 300lbs lighter and has the same tires, it will be hard to beat said car on a track(not drag racing). The better brakes will help the C7 but that only comes into play after a few laps. If the c7 has the high skid pad numbers they are quoting then I believe it will be the faster car on a road course.

Lavender

Your argument goes both ways. What if the C6s that mags tested were also "tuned" .. "massaged".."ringers"..too? Have you thought about that? Well of course you have not...because it doesn't suit your agenda.

:lol g:

:rof l:

C6Z06C6

johnnystock

The better power under the curve and the huge torque over the LS3 will make the C7 wins everytime IMO. People look at the peak numbers to compare, but the LT1 has crazy hp/tq everywhere.

I think its pretty obvious that the C7 delivered superior performance than the last C6. No need to be butthurt..All Corvette guys should be happy

I believe the LT1 mod potential will set new records

The tire argument is useless. Everybody knows that better tires will perform better on any car. Its like saying a regular Camaro SS with the 1LE Camaro SS tires(Goodyear F1 G2) will perform as good as the 1LE itself. Theres more to it than just the tires...

sampaschal

exactly:d

Bill17601

You are correct.. Even more important most people who drive their cars hard could beat me in either model. I went to a long and difficult driving school at Mid Ohio. What I learned was it is not easy being fast. In my opinion the difference in C5,C6, and C7 is really in a drivers ability.
Professionals can wring out the best in each car but most people just end up bragging about test results. Strap in one of these Corvettes and see how quick it isn't with the average Corvette owner...