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RR4 said:
We are getting off topic here.
I'm sure on the inside, the Z06 people's hearts sunk when they found out that their machine only matches the RS's performance, come on, let's be honest.
I thought the Z06 would beat it too, it's lighter, more powerful etc etc.
And that is what makes the RS so amazing. And that is what the argument was about. The Z06 guys had to bring up the price issue and for that yes they are absolutely right, the Z06 is the more bang for buck, better value etc etc, but guys, the $50k difference between the 2 cars or ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD won't change the fact that the Z06 can only match the RS's perfromance.
Sorry.
I'm still confused by your perspective...
You say that Z06 owners will be disappointed when, on only one test, their car holds-check against a less-powerful GT3 RS.
I say that Z06 owners are giggling, content in knowing they bought a car with air conditioning, all conveniences and creature comforts, docile in traffic, that matches the best and fastest track-purpose 911 Porsche currently has on the market, for $50-60K less....
I'm not saying the GT3 isn't a jaw-dropping machine, an engineering beauty.... I'm saying that there's no bragging rights, no TRIUMPH, in plopping a $120+K car on the track, and having a street-tired factory-stock Corvette sitting on your back bumper every lap, ready to call OnStar to get a wrecker for you if you smash it trying to lose him..
Both cars are amazing, for what they are...
But there's no moral victory, Z06 owners are not hanging their heads.... Quite the opposite I would think.
When you're talking track performance, you're talking a mix of handling and power. So the Corvette is down a bit on handling, but up on power. Big deal. There's just as many people out there that would prefer the power, as there are preferring the handling, and in this case, you cross the finish line virtually deadlocked...