Sep 28, 2004 3:03:44 PM
- Ron (Houston)
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Sep 28, 2004 3:03:44 PM
Sep 28, 2004 4:23:24 PM
Sep 28, 2004 6:22:11 PM
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Grant said:
Well, this new $50k model will embarass all of their other models that cost under $100k wrt lap times (until the brakes and/or tranny overheat)
Sep 28, 2004 6:52:11 PM
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Mellow Yellow said:
Can't wait to hear the first track report on the new C6 Z06, maybe those issues will be over and done with.
Speaking of tracks, they have been testing the new C6-R for GTS class entry at Sebring next year.
Sep 28, 2004 11:02:39 PM
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brunner said:
leafsprings.
Leafsprings that will run circles around most Porsches
BTW, we don't yet know what type of suspension the C6 Z06 will have (could be coilovers)...
Sep 29, 2004 5:46:35 AM
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Yargk said:
Admittedly they are awesome machines for the price. But I'm not entirely convinced at this point. 380 hp GT3s are faster in a straight line than the 400 hp C6 and the 405 hp Z06. In an article by Sports Car international, the GT3 was lapping Infineon raceway I think 3 seconds faster than a Z06 and the next GT3 should be significantly faster than the mk. II. I wouldn't be surprised if the 997 GT3 was a tick faster than the C6 Z06, which I would consider an accomplishment for a car with less than 4 liters under the rear decklid compared to the 6 or maybe 7 liters on the next Z06. Still, only 50 grand... or what? 70? for the next Z06 ( I hear they will be more expensive)
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Ferdie said:One thing we should consider is that all tests I have seen so far were done on fairly flat racetracks. I am not too sure how it would perform on uneven surfaces.
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Grant said:
Yes, I am not convinced either, but these things are fast. At the track where I drive, the Z06's turn quicker laps than GT3's. I expect the new C6 Z51's (for $45k before big GM rebates) will be about the same. Of course, laptimes aren't everything, it's the fun and connection to the car. I do think the C6 Z06 will be faster than a 997GT3 at the track. Would I rather own one than the 997GT3? No, unless the 997GT3 has a wet sump motor, but I'm just defending the Vette's performance at the track (about the same as a GT3 Cup car as far as I've witnessed).
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Yargk said:
As fast as the cup car? That is pretty sad for Porsche then, since the cup car is so much lighter and is well, a race car. Are the vettes stock??
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Tour18 said:
The Z06 is a battle cruiser.
The Boxster S is a ballerina.
The 993 Turbo is a surgical instrument.
My next addition will be a 997 GT3. I can't wait...
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Yargk said:
As fast as the cup car? That is pretty sad for Porsche then, since the cup car is so much lighter and is well, a race car. Are the vettes stock??
Roll cage, track brake pads and DOT track tires (driven by a former pro racer) - still street legal - no lightening.