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MKSGR said:
Good to know that it is faster (acceleration and top speed) than the 997TT
Let me see:
997 TT Tiptronic 0-100 kph: 3.7 sec
Corvette Z06 0-100 kph: 4.0 sec
Z06 is FASTER???
997 TT Tiptronic 0-160 kph: 7.8 sec
Corvette Z06 0-160 kph: 7.9 sec
Z06 is FASTER???
997 TT Tiptronic 0-200 kph: 12.2 sec
Corvette Z06 0-200 kph: 11.9 sec
Z06 is faster indeed.
BUT:
1. the Z06 AMG performance data is REAL data, no factory claims.
2. the 997 TT performance data is a factory claim. It can be better, it can be worse. And: all data is WITHOUT the overboost which is rumored to improve acceleration 0-200 kph time by aprox. 0.3 sec, meaning 11.9 instead of 12.2 sec, bringing it at par with the Z06.
AND furthermore, you forget something: to achieve the AMS test data, you have to be a PERFECT clutch/shift operator.
To achieve the 997 Turbo Tiptronic performance, you just have to have some force in your throttle foot.

But I agree, the Z06 is a bang for the buck, a real bargain. Performance is very good, brakes are very good.
But...again a "but", you hopefully read the whole article, indicating that the Z06 isn't easy to drive with the sport setup and even less forgiving if you're turning off the ESP/TC stuff. While in a 997 Turbo...electronically controlled AWD...

As much as the Z06 impresses, the 997 Turbo is still more interesting for me personally.
And I already want to throw in a bet: Nuerburgring Nordschleife, Z06 at least 5 seconds slowlier than the 997 Turbo. Is anybody in?

And yes, I wouldn't risk such a bet without something on my mind.

But again: if I'd live in the US, I would probably always choose the Z06 over the 997 Carrera. And I would DEFINETELY choose the Z06 over the Cayman S.