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Old 10-15-2019, 09:53 PM
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So turns out that the base car does 0-60 in 2.8 seconds after Motor Trend got through with it and the quote is that it’s the fastest Corvette ever built!! Great news for me!

Which makes me wonder, whose gonna buy a c7 Z06 that’s sitting on a dealer lot??? And don’t those owners feel nuts right now, especially with what they spent. What do you guys think?

The question now is, if this is faster than a supercharged 650 HP Z06 why in gods name would you need a c8 Z06 if your not tracking the darn thing exclusively??? I don’t know. Plus with all that understeer, whose gonna be able to control that thing if it gets loose! Lol Guess we will see since I know you Z06 people always want the top model with all the bells and whistles. I get it - it’s the ultimate version of an already “sick” car.
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10-15-2019, 10:14 PM
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Old 10-15-2019, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by GetOutOJail
So turns out that the base car does 0-60 in 2.8 seconds after Motor Trend got through with it and the quote is that it’s the fastest Corvette ever built!! Great news for me!

Which makes me wonder, whose gonna buy a c7 Z06 that’s sitting on a dealer lot??? And don’t those owners feel nuts right now, especially with what they spent. What do you guys think?

The question now is, if this is faster than a supercharged 650 HP Z06 why in gods name would you need a c8 Z06 if your not tracking the darn thing exclusively??? I don’t know. Plus with all that understeer, whose gonna be able to control that thing if it gets loose! Lol Guess we will see since I know you Z06 people always want the top model with all the bells and whistles. I get it - it’s the ultimate version of an already “sick” car.
I'm too lazy to search for it, is there a video showing this 2.8 0-60?
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It took Ferrari many many years and iterations of models to find tune the electronic nannies to make their ME cars handle properly and I'm a little worry about Chevy's ability to do it right the first time around on this platform. The reason the 911 is so good is not because of its engine placement, it is because Porsche has almost 6 decades to fine tune the same design.
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Old 10-15-2019, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GetOutOJail
So turns out that the base car does 0-60 in 2.8 seconds after Motor Trend got through with it and the quote is that it’s the fastest Corvette ever built!! Great news for me!

Which makes me wonder, whose gonna buy a c7 Z06 that’s sitting on a dealer lot??? And don’t those owners feel nuts right now, especially with what they spent. What do you guys think?

The question now is, if this is faster than a supercharged 650 HP Z06 why in gods name would you need a c8 Z06 if your not tracking the darn thing exclusively??? I don’t know. Plus with all that understeer, whose gonna be able to control that thing if it gets loose! Lol Guess we will see since I know you Z06 people always want the top model with all the bells and whistles. I get it - it’s the ultimate version of an already “sick” car.
This is hilarious! I will say that the C7 is a different car with a different feel...and still a great car. I think there will still be people who prefer the look, feel, and performance. I'm sure Chevy will need to drop the price a bit. Traditional corvette fans may still flock to them.
C8 brought me here though
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Old 10-15-2019, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JABCAT
Who races to 60 mph?
The OP.

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Old 10-15-2019, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by JABCAT
Who races to 60 mph?
I guess the 90% of Corvette owners that enjoy them on the street. Do you earn your living as a race car driver......doubt it!
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This forum will always be littered with special people.
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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe
The OP.

C8 Z51 will kill C7 Z06 in the 1/4 mile all the day
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Originally Posted by GetOutOJail
So turns out that the base car does 0-60 in 2.8 seconds after Motor Trend got through with it and the quote is that it’s the fastest Corvette ever built!! Great news for me!

Which makes me wonder, whose gonna buy a c7 Z06 that’s sitting on a dealer lot??? And don’t those owners feel nuts right now, especially with what they spent. What do you guys think?

The question now is, if this is faster than a supercharged 650 HP Z06 why in gods name would you need a c8 Z06 if your not tracking the darn thing exclusively??? I don’t know. Plus with all that understeer, whose gonna be able to control that thing if it gets loose! Lol Guess we will see since I know you Z06 people always want the top model with all the bells and whistles. I get it - it’s the ultimate version of an already “sick” car.
I will gladly take someone’s low mileage, manual, C7 Z06 off someone hands for high $40K’s. I mean what a piece of crap.

I also heard that Ferrari and Lamborghini are going to stop making cars because they just can’t compete with Chevy.
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Old 10-15-2019, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by thill444
I will gladly take someone’s low mileage, manual, C7 Z06 off someone hands for high $40K’s. I mean what a piece of crap.

I also heard that Ferrari and Lamborghini are going to stop making cars because they just can’t compete with Chevy.
You would sure believe so by listening to a few on this forum. Hilarious. Nice car for the money without question....and most importantly, like other cars it’s improving to stay relevant with it’s competition.
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Originally Posted by GetOutOJail
So turns out that the base car does 0-60 in 2.8 seconds after Motor Trend got through with it and the quote is that it’s the fastest Corvette ever built!! Great news for me!

Which makes me wonder, whose gonna buy a c7 Z06 that’s sitting on a dealer lot??? And don’t those owners feel nuts right now, especially with what they spent. What do you guys think?

The question now is, if this is faster than a supercharged 650 HP Z06 why in gods name would you need a c8 Z06 if your not tracking the darn thing exclusively??? I don’t know. Plus with all that understeer, whose gonna be able to control that thing if it gets loose! Lol Guess we will see since I know you Z06 people always want the top model with all the bells and whistles. I get it - it’s the ultimate version of an already “sick” car.
How so? Here are three examples of faster Corvettes.
2019 ZR1 212 mph
2009 ZR1 205 mph
2006 ZO6 198 mph

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Originally Posted by Oh Boy
How so? Here are three examples of faster Corvettes.
2019 ZR1 212 mph
2009 ZR1 205 mph
2006 ZO6 198 mph
Now there are some useless metrics! However, they probably should have said quickest.

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Non Z51 for C8 times 0-60?
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Originally Posted by kickit
non z51 for c8 times 0-60?
3.2 - 3.4 ?
Old 10-15-2019, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GetOutOJail
So turns out that the base car does 0-60 in 2.8 seconds after Motor Trend got through with it and the quote is that it’s the fastest Corvette ever built!! Great news for me!

Which makes me wonder, whose gonna buy a c7 Z06 that’s sitting on a dealer lot??? And don’t those owners feel nuts right now, especially with what they spent. What do you guys think?

The question now is, if this is faster than a supercharged 650 HP Z06 why in gods name would you need a c8 Z06 if your not tracking the darn thing exclusively??? I don’t know. Plus with all that understeer, whose gonna be able to control that thing if it gets loose! Lol Guess we will see since I know you Z06 people always want the top model with all the bells and whistles. I get it - it’s the ultimate version of an already “sick” car.
Enjoy your 0-60 races and make sure to end the race no higher than 100.

Never knew they needed to go ME for faster 0-60. Thought it was more for track as that is where it should shine yet it fails. So at least you got something to clutch onto.

Better choose your races wisely and let off before 100.

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the problem is, for us that think in 1320 and go straight ... 11,50's is not exciting...and at bandimere that's 12,50's .. boost or spray needed, its anemic
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Originally Posted by Oh Boy
3.2 - 3.4 ?
i was thinking it's still gonna be very near 3 sec?
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One answer in the eye of the beholder being me the C7 is 100% better looking car! JMHO!



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