Motor Trend Z06 Viper Gt Review
#31
10-27-2005, 12:11 AM
Re: Re: Re: The C6 Z06 is very fast for a $66k car
Originally posted by Cerberus
This was posted on the Internet quick. I was just talking to the guys in the Z06 Sunday afternoon getting the blow by blows.
Personally, I am even more impressed by the Benz considering its a 4500+ lbs ultra luxobarge that can slay 99% of the sports cars on the road.
This was posted on the Internet quick. I was just talking to the guys in the Z06 Sunday afternoon getting the blow by blows.
Personally, I am even more impressed by the Benz considering its a 4500+ lbs ultra luxobarge that can slay 99% of the sports cars on the road.
That said, while the Z06 would make a great daily driver for some, I dont plan to use mine for that purpose...I see it as more of a specialty car. If I drove it every day, I'd get myself into trouble. The CL65 would be easier to drive every day.
#33
10-27-2005, 12:41 AM
Re: Re: The C6 Z06 is very fast for a $66k car
Originally posted by SCvet00
The stock C6 Z and the CL were dead even up to 160, and at 165 the CL it started to pull.
The driver of the CL also stated that his car made 670 bhp and 900 ft-tq..Not bad for a stock chevy, eh?
Here is the video:
http://videos.streetfire.net/Player....346FC&kw=2&p=0
The stock C6 Z and the CL were dead even up to 160, and at 165 the CL it started to pull.
The driver of the CL also stated that his car made 670 bhp and 900 ft-tq..Not bad for a stock chevy, eh?
Here is the video:
http://videos.streetfire.net/Player....346FC&kw=2&p=0
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10-27-2005, 07:24 AM
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Car and Driver just did a comparison between the Viper and Vette and the clear winner again was the vette.
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10-27-2005, 07:39 AM
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Originally posted by gdctus997
Respect? Why don't you guys go to google and type corvette recall and see what comes up. I beleive there has been a recall on every Vette for the last 10 or so years. Face it -- American auto cos make lousy cars. Ford sells a $150k supercar that was also recalled. Why? The same problem seen on recent Corvetts; the frame doesn't stay together. I respect cars that work, not fast cars that are poorly made.
Respect? Why don't you guys go to google and type corvette recall and see what comes up. I beleive there has been a recall on every Vette for the last 10 or so years. Face it -- American auto cos make lousy cars. Ford sells a $150k supercar that was also recalled. Why? The same problem seen on recent Corvetts; the frame doesn't stay together. I respect cars that work, not fast cars that are poorly made.
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10-27-2005, 07:53 AM
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Originally posted by sticky
You are making it out to seem worse than it realy is. Everyone has recalls, but they are usually just a part or software update. In the Ford GT case it was serious as there was a problem with the control arms I believe. Porsche has recalls too you know, along with BMW and Mercedes.
The bottom line is that the lousy corvette will spank any porsche short of the carrera GT in performance and pretty much anything else out there, regardless of price. That is not saying that the corvette is better, but it is saying SOMETHING.
You are making it out to seem worse than it realy is. Everyone has recalls, but they are usually just a part or software update. In the Ford GT case it was serious as there was a problem with the control arms I believe. Porsche has recalls too you know, along with BMW and Mercedes.
The bottom line is that the lousy corvette will spank any porsche short of the carrera GT in performance and pretty much anything else out there, regardless of price. That is not saying that the corvette is better, but it is saying SOMETHING.
and to top it, the control arm problem was found on one of their 3 original test mules, that had logged A LOT of miles. Who knows if it would of ever occured again but Ford stepped to the plate and fixed it. But as you said. EVERY CAR has recalls. Their have been many people on this board who have owned trouble free vettes. Most of the people that use that as an excuse usually haven't owned one and just try to follow what everyone else says. BMW makes great cars don't they? Well 2 of the 5 new 7 series in my family have now been lemoned
Originally posted by tdf360
Now this part of the test surprises me...I would have figured the FGT fastest, certainly faster than the Viper. Hmmm.
Gary
Now this part of the test surprises me...I would have figured the FGT fastest, certainly faster than the Viper. Hmmm.
Gary
Interestingly, the viper was the slowest in the other mags tests and the GT was the quickest
Originally posted by Dock (Atlanta)
Someone refresh my memory and tell me when Porsche has ever had a 911 of any kind that was faster in acceleration than the Vette.
Someone refresh my memory and tell me when Porsche has ever had a 911 of any kind that was faster in acceleration than the Vette.
I think the porsches have always been quicker with their turbo cars except until the Z06 came out. Well, and the ZR1.
Even then, a 996TT was about even w/ a 01-03 Z06
Last edited by HotRodGuy; 10-27-2005 at 08:01 AM.
#37
10-27-2005, 08:34 AM
Originally posted by ColorChange
Car and Driver just did a comparison between the Viper and Vette and the clear winner again was the vette.
Car and Driver just did a comparison between the Viper and Vette and the clear winner again was the vette.
#38
10-27-2005, 08:40 AM
Originally posted by ColorChange
Car and Driver just did a comparison between the Viper and Vette and the clear winner again was the vette.
Car and Driver just did a comparison between the Viper and Vette and the clear winner again was the vette.
Gary
#39
10-27-2005, 09:24 AM
Originally posted by gdctus997
Respect? Why don't you guys go to google and type corvette recall and see what comes up. I beleive there has been a recall on every Vette for the last 10 or so years. Face it -- American auto cos make lousy cars. Ford sells a $150k supercar that was also recalled. Why? The same problem seen on recent Corvetts; the frame doesn't stay together. I respect cars that work, not fast cars that are poorly made.
Respect? Why don't you guys go to google and type corvette recall and see what comes up. I beleive there has been a recall on every Vette for the last 10 or so years. Face it -- American auto cos make lousy cars. Ford sells a $150k supercar that was also recalled. Why? The same problem seen on recent Corvetts; the frame doesn't stay together. I respect cars that work, not fast cars that are poorly made.
Yet I doubt it would be worth it as Chevrolet actually commits to thier warranty if/when somethings goes wrong, any time, any race. Now in my opinion that is one hell of a stand up company. Close your eyes Porche loyalists! Unlike some other companies who play the look at what the car is capable of, but you can't do that with it!(no offense to anyone who is in the aftermarket warranties industry, as well)
And as you may tell, I agree completely with HotRodGuy
Oh and FYI, I love any and all sports machines. Thanks!
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10-27-2005, 09:25 AM
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They said the car had a bad case of oversteer when they hit bumps at the track. This has not been a consistent criticism but certainly something to pay attention to, thus the 6/10 handling score.
This is from the brand new C&D.
This is from the brand new C&D.
#41
10-27-2005, 09:30 AM
Originally posted by ColorChange
They said the car had a bad case of oversteer when they hit bumps at the track. This has not been a consistent criticism but certainly something to pay attention to, thus the 6/10 handling score.
This is from the brand new C&D.
They said the car had a bad case of oversteer when they hit bumps at the track. This has not been a consistent criticism but certainly something to pay attention to, thus the 6/10 handling score.
This is from the brand new C&D.
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10-27-2005, 09:35 AM
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Here is Automobiles review on the 3
and the video:
http://www.automobilemag.com/video/0511_z06_gt_viper/
and the video:
http://www.automobilemag.com/video/0511_z06_gt_viper/
#43
10-27-2005, 09:37 AM
thanks Hotrod..ya, that is the older issue. Not very good numbers from the cars, but atleast there was consistency.
Now, lets hear some C&D numbers from the new issue. I hate living in MI because we are always the last ones to get the newest issues..
Now, lets hear some C&D numbers from the new issue. I hate living in MI because we are always the last ones to get the newest issues..
#44
10-27-2005, 10:37 AM
Ok, well first off the C6 Z06 is making me more impressed day by day, what i dont understand is why enthusiasts always have to put a car down and basically say its hype.. The z06 i dont think should have any problems, its a na huge motor, interior maybe, exterior maybe and its too earlyt o tell but they did their HW and produced a monsterous machine at an amazing price..
Not pointing anyone out in general, just from what i see in every thread, so many narrow minded people.. But hey im still getting a 996tt
Not pointing anyone out in general, just from what i see in every thread, so many narrow minded people.. But hey im still getting a 996tt
#45
10-27-2005, 11:28 AM
Originally posted by Tahoe M3
True, but would you really want to throw that 4500+ lb ultra luxobarge into a corner? Physics will catch up with you eventually.
That said, while the Z06 would make a great daily driver for some, I dont plan to use mine for that purpose...I see it as more of a specialty car. If I drove it every day, I'd get myself into trouble. The CL65 would be easier to drive every day.
True, but would you really want to throw that 4500+ lb ultra luxobarge into a corner? Physics will catch up with you eventually.
That said, while the Z06 would make a great daily driver for some, I dont plan to use mine for that purpose...I see it as more of a specialty car. If I drove it every day, I'd get myself into trouble. The CL65 would be easier to drive every day.
Enjoy yours when it comes in.