Corvettinator

I've heard this from many different people, some of which don't own Vettes and have never been on this forum.

Then again, to some degree, the same could be said for any automatic tranny car.

heavychevy

Not to the extent of an automatic, awd vehicle that's constantly using 4 separate wheels to find grip. That can't be duplicated in a RWD platform.

bbEng1977

The ZR1 only has 2 patches of rubber to handle all that torque where the GTR has 4 patches of rubber and they use computer technology (software engineering) the way it is supposed to be done. For the record the current GTR uses a 3.8 liter V-6 that have twin turbos and it only comes with an automatic transmission that can shift faster than any human can and it all works very well together.

bbEng

C6Sixspeed

I think most here already knew all of that regrading the GTR. But thanks for the history lesson. And I disagree on the "software technology" statement. The C7 has proven its electronics, and software, is highly capable:

"With a best lap of 1:25.2 and a top track speed of 110.7 mph, the GT-R is off the Corvette's pace. Blame the desert heat on this summer day all you want, but when push comes to shove, the GT-R gets hot, dials back power and can't keep up with the less powerful, less costly Corvette."

I can't freakin wait for the C7 C06

DRLC5

Remember the new GTR will move up to 600 hp along with more suspension upgrades, Still not very nice to look at but it will be even faster and better handling than the current model. Damn 600 factory hp out of 6 cylinders, The new Z06 will need to bring it hot and heavy.
http://www.gtrlife.com/forums/topic/...ge-discussion/

camirocz

Wether some of you like it or not, no one owning a new sports car likes to get beat in any performance category.So dct and all wheel drive will be part of the vette s futur.And that my dear friends is called progress.All of you who claim they dont care if the GTR runs this or does that,b.s you do care.It pisses me off that i can kill a gtr on a roll but cant stay anywhere near from a dig.

obzidian

Nothing new with the gtr crowd. They lie about their real power numbers, mods, etc AND they jump and only want to go from a dig or a really low roll.

Car has baggage a mile long, just like the 5.0.

obzidian

Then you are not trying hard enough. Dont believe a word those guys tell ya and work on your launch. Need some pointers? Search for the fox mustang vs gtr from a dig vid and take notes.

camirocz

What a stupid thing to say.Talk about generalizing.

Luweegy

And the Nismo is going to be around 200k I've read.

camirocz

Price is around 135 to 140 k not 200.And it will fly!

Lavender

The regular Nismo

Jp23rockstar

I just read that the GTR was the slowest moving vehicle for inventory. It's not a surprise because of the boring design. Speed ain't gonna fix that problem.

camirocz

why z06 vettes were flying off the shelf?Please.Go look at the resale values of gtrs then you can talk.09s are still fetching 60 grand.The car is big and bulky and yes a vette is much better looking but it remains that the gtr is an engineering marvel of a car.

c7luvr

It doesn't matter if the C7Z has 600, 700, or 800hp. The GTR is easier to drive faster around a racetrack. Simple as that.

Different folks, differently stroking it.