NORTY

Thursday 01MAR2007, on Speed at 7pm PST. Track test of Corvette, Viper & Shelby on Motorweek. Set your TIVO and hope for the best.

Pio

Thanks NORTY!

BLU-BY-U

they actually aired that episode on my local public station last saturday. the z06 is atomic orange. I won't spill all the beans, but you know who comes out on top. Although, this '07 car did run a couple clicks slower in the 1/4 and three mph less trap than the black '06 car they tested last year.

they do show a cool clip of the three cars ligned up against each other and they all launch from a dig. After all 3 find some traction, the Z just lays waste to both the viper and gt500. Did I mention I love this car?

RichieRich

Saw it on PBS on Saturday (in lovely HD, which Speed is not). Here's what I can remember (not exactly). It was pretty cold outside, they said, so the cars weren't hooking up well, but the Z06 of course won every category. The acceleration times were relatively slow with no car breaking under 4 seconds or into the 11's. The Z06 and Viper were close in the drag race with the Z winning by a tenth and mph or two in the low 120's. The GT500 trapped a 114 or so.

They also did a road course lap time test and the Z beat the Viper by a few seconds and the GT500 by 6 or 7 (slaughter).

Overall, of course, they said all the cars were good, the GT500 is a bargain, the Z06 is the best all around, and the Viper is the most exotic.

It was a good episode and I was glad they did the track test as that's where the Z really shines.

Enjoy it when you get a chance to watch it!

C5 Frank

Thanks for the summary... now I dont need to watch it.

C5 Frank

Every mag that has tested a 07' has gotten slower times then the 06'.... just calling it like I sees it....

stripper vette

Pio

That's because the 06es are the best!!! There, I SAID IT!!!!





I can't wait to see it!!

BLU-BY-U

oddly enough, I have noticed the same thing. not that I put alot of faith in magazine numbers, but that has been the trend.

must be that extra sound deadening material and larger glove box weighting the '07s down...

jwaked

Whats the time diference between PST and Florida time?

vette-oholic

florida = pacific + 3 hours

Dicecal

The electronics (torque management, etc..) are more intrusive on the 07 model year. Nothing a tune can't fix!

davepl

Hey, you're making my '07 sad :-)

Has anyone noted a difference on the dyno? Since they're using the SAE method, they CAN'T reduce peak power without restating the number.

My completely wild guess is that maybe they added more aggressive torque management to help save the rear end, and its translating into slower times.

Thoughts?

C5 Frank

Dont feel to bad. My buddy has an 07.... we ran them at the track when his was stock... we both ran identical numbers.... . His best stock pass 11.53 mine 11.50.... with about the same mph... I think mine traps a bit higher 1/2 mph or so... about the same.

trapp

Well, make sure you outside temps and conditions are the same before makeing that assumption.

Kyle Lemish

At Richmond last weekend the 06's must have been faster they were the only ones that snaped rears. Makes me glad I have a "slow 07" that ran consistant 11.6x @125 (All stock) and never broke anything.

C5 Frank

I think my above post clears it all up.... I was just kidding around

BLU-BY-U

what tires were these '06 cars on? were they bonestock power levels or modded? what kind of tires were you on in the '07?

Pio

I would love to see it in HD!! But will settle for measley regular def!

AFVETTE

I wonder why they keep bringing the GT500 to these shoot out's. The last time they put a base C6 against the GT500 the base vette bested it.

They are giving it more credit then it deserves.

Tom