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New Magazine test of C7 vs 911

Old 08-22-2013, 09:59 PM
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Yes because 0-60 is the true test for a sports car....
The track time is awesome. Just like we all thought!!!!
Old 08-22-2013, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by skank
It will be there soon. Even the testers couldn't believe how fast the C7 was.
Did you observe any guys in manufacturer plate sedans exchanging bags of cash with the testers?
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Old 08-22-2013, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Snorman
Did you observe any guys in manufacturer plate sedans exchanging bags of cash with the testers?
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No, none at all. Only pure testing.
Old 08-22-2013, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by skank
No, none at all. Only pure testing.
Awesome. So those of us who are reasonable can expect to get more reliable third-party data and opinions of the C7 when this comparison is published.
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Originally Posted by S'vette
Its good that it will be getting a good review but other reviews are just so so in the performance area. Like many not getting close to the 3.9 0 60, which I think should be a little better than that. Hopefully the track course performance will be better. I would think with the better TQ curve it should feel stronger atleast.
0-60... meh. One mag got 3.8 and several got 3.9. But, again, 0-60... meh. A fairly irrelevant measure and very one dimensional on a car that is far from one dimensional and also competing against other cars that are far from one dimensional. These are not the days of muscle cars any longer.

P.S. This isn't suggesting 0-60 isn't something to look at but it is far from the best test of acceleration other than for teens who like to stop light race
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Originally Posted by Snorman
Did you observe any guys in manufacturer plate sedans exchanging bags of cash with the testers?
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Originally Posted by skank
No, none at all. Only pure testing.
Let's get this straw man out of the way early!
Old 08-22-2013, 10:12 PM
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Both these sports crs are awesome although my preference is for the c7 Z51 with MRC NPP and the m7!
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Originally Posted by gthal
Let's get this straw man out of the way early!
I think we can surmise that the C7 will be matching 500K cars on a track time. Seriously!!!! I saw it.
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Originally Posted by skank
I think we can surmise that the C7 will be matching 500K cars on a track time. Seriously!!!! I saw it.
You realize if the review comes out and doesn't corroborate this your name is mud
Old 08-22-2013, 10:21 PM
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Oh so we're are talking about the F12 Berlinetta?
Old 08-22-2013, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by gthal
You realize if the review comes out and doesn't corroborate this your name is mud
I'm not worried at all. I had a hour talking with them. They are all totally enthused about the C7. Unless they change their mind I am here to report only what I heard.
Old 08-22-2013, 10:25 PM
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It's great that a Vette did better against a 911. But so what? Most people don't go out and buy a Porsche because it beats a Corvette, they buy a Porsche because it's a Porsche.
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Originally Posted by Jp23rockstar
Oh so we're are talking about the F12 Berlinetta?
I cannot respond!!!!
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Great news! thanks ! What European exotic has 730 hp though?
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All this recent MOTOR news shows a nice positive TREND for the C7!

I'm psyched!

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Originally Posted by skank
I think we can surmise that the C7 will be matching 500K cars on a track time. Seriously!!!! I saw it.
That means it turned lap times as fast or faster than a zr1 with cup tires. Hard to believe. Guess we'll have to wait and see.
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Originally Posted by blackcorvette06
Great news! thanks ! What European exotic has 730 hp though?
Ferrari F12

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Old 08-22-2013, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by blackcorvette06
Great news! thanks ! What European exotic has 730 hp though?
See post #30.
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Originally Posted by LMB-C6
It's great that a Vette did better against a 911. But so what? Most people don't go out and buy a Porsche because it beats a Corvette, they buy a Porsche because it's a Porsche.
The C7 has entered a new level of competency.
The steering quality is just one area where the C7 was superior.
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Originally Posted by Jeff W
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I already did the test drive.

I can already tell you...you don't need to read the article. She's AWESOME.
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