I really can't beleive the close mindedness on this forum. Maybe I am a regular guy on a rich man's forum, but I have read numerous posts about Corvette owners and how ridiculous they are. That 402 meters is not what it's all about, and acceleration is such a small part of the equation. You claim that driving experience is everything,...then I read post after post about 0-100, 100-200, 80 -120 accerleration, and who is faster by .001 seconds. So, what this means is that you all DO CARE...VERY MUCH!
I thought the regular Corvette guys were ridiculous with this sh&t, but you guys take the cake! You literally talk about the same crap, but just stand behind a different badge. You guys are just as biased as a "typical" Corvette owner, if not much worse. I really expected some more openmindedness and intelligence on this forum.
I am not what one would call a "typical" Corvette owner. I have been road racing cars for years and have been to a drag stip once and could care less. I subsribe to Sports Car International, EVO, and Top Gear, not Motor Trend. I choose a Corvette, becuase at the track (for the money..yes), it was the FASTEST car in the paddock. I know there aren't many in Europe for you guys to see first hand, but I'm telling you they are cleaning house very fast at road courses, not dreag strips.
Don't appreciate this car becuase of it's looks, 100-200mph acceleration, lack of interior appointments, but because the car is ridiculously f&cking fast and cheap as hell. If you are the kind of person that NEEDS to be seen and comforted by 911/599 luxury, this is simply NOT the car for you and will NEVER compare..that is why it's cheap (duh?!?!)! Buy one because the next time YOU do a track event at your local spot in Europe, you will be the fastest if not ONE of the fastest guys out there wit a stock car. Hey if your rich and can afford an F430...buy it, what are you waiting for. But if you not rich and can only afford a Z06 and want to go as fast or faster than everyone else...BUY IT!
stock 01Z06 (385hp) vs. 550M (495)hp (Watkins Glen)
http://home.comcast.net/~g5x3z06/Pass.mpg