Re: Talking of the Corvette Z06 and the 997 Turbo...
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ocnatv said:
From what I have been reading on the corvette forums about the new Z06 is that its very fast around the track. Its very fast period. I also dont think comparing it to the standard C6 does any good. Although it looks similar, everything about the car is completely different. Also, you can install headers for only 2k to get an additional 30 lb/tq. Talked to someone at my local corvette shop who just installed headers, added coilover suspension, and has slicks and he beat everyone at the track including Vipers and heavily modded GT2's. I strongly belive that unless this new 997 turbo is very fast, the new Z06 will leave it and almost any other production car under 200k bloodied at the track.
Put slicks on a Miata and it'll give a hard time to most Porsches and Vipers on street tyres. Also, the guy may be a better driver than he gives himself credit for.