bowmanized

I was looking at configuring my 2020 Corvette and if you choose certain front end items it removes the Z51 package. Does anyone know which is better?

Thanks,

Mike

C8Jake

bowmanized

That looks sick Jake, not sure what color I want yet. I usually go Black w/ yellow calipers but I am almost thinking this car deserves some color.

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C2Jeff

Z51 isn't just about exterior add-ons, wings, etc. It encompasses a whole range of performance enhancing features and options that the base car won't/can't have even if you opt for all the exterior carbon bits. These are what's included in Z51:

• Michelin® PS4 Performance 3 Season tires
• Standard FE3 Performance Suspension
• Available FE4 Suspension with Magnetic Ride Control™
• Larger 345 mm front and 350 mm rear brake rotors
• Extra cooling with additional rear-mounted third radiator
• Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
• Larger rear spoiler provides up to 400 lbs. of downforce
• Performance exhaust results in 495 HP

You decide which is better: appearance or performance.

C8Jake

Z51's overkill unless ya plan on track days.

captain vette

the Z51 package have it all, it is a must have for me

boostm2

Those PS4s? You sure theyre a '3 season' tire?

C8Jake

• another good reason to extend the driving season

jimmyb

No. Z51 has Michelin PS4's, base car has Pilot Sport A/S 4's. Same sizes however.

Dethsupp0rt

Yep. 4 seasons if your winter is in Florida or something.

jimmyb

Exactly. But, people will buy it and then there will be 4,000 threads complaining about brake dust...

Dethsupp0rt

You can only get MRC with Z51 currently, so it's not really.

boostm2

Exactly.. The Z51 comes with the performance summer tires.. If we want the Z51 pkg but also what the UHP all season tires offered on the base stingray, being the same size, I wonder if the dealer would swap?

bowmanized

So glad GM finally saw the light and is going for the coilover in this next generation. Cannot wait to get my hands on one of these new 2020s.

Can anyone find a picture of the new suspension layout? My google powers seem to be down at the moment.

I do plan on some track days, would probably get some new rubber regardless though. Does the non-z51 have the dry sump and/or the limited slip diff?

Mike

C2Jeff

I agree to a certain extent but there are features and options I think make for a better driving experience on the street. For example, the available MagneRide damping system will make daily driving more comfortable. The electronic limited slip differential will control wheelspin on rainy surfaces a lot better. And the performance exhaust will sound better.

jcp911s

There's no downside to the Z51 if you can afford to write the check. Heck, I'd buy a 3LT trim all day long if I could write the check. But for us mere mortals, where $6-12K makes a difference, there are some tough, but fun, choices to make.

StanleyTTU

The downside appears to be if you get the Z51 package, then you can't get all of the carbon options - according to the OP.

Seems weird you can't have the carbon options in addition to Z51.

Rockstar08

Dammit man now you are making me rethink my color, wheel choice and wing choice!! Wow this dark gray metallic looks stunning with the high wing!

C8Jake

indeed

C8Jake

you most certainly can