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just wondering how the new c6 has faired against the c5z06 or even the c5. i know the driver can make a difference, but i'm real curious to hear of some experiences.stoplight to stoplight, 1/4 mile times, whatever you've experienced. thanks, timmyb

z06monster

C6 Enthusiast

If you're not going to be helpful to a newbie, then please don't post at all.

I did a search on C5 vs C6 and can't find any results.

I have driven C5s on the track before, and look forward to owning a C6 someday.

I think this is a valid discussion, one that can be ongoing topic as more people transition from C5s to C6s.

I can't understand the mentality to automatically jump on a newbie who asks a valid question.

tblackj

There are about eleventy thousand posts on this exact topic on this board and other LS1 boards. They never end up with happy words.

Sully C5

Since the C6 has more HP & More TQ with a broader torque-curve, improved suspension, better tires than a C5, the C6 will take the C5 at the drags & on road courses. The Z06 & the C6 are much closer & would probably come down to driver ability.

Personally, I have only seen one C6 at the track (Road Atlanta) but he was in a different group, so couldn't judge how well he did.

I have run against one on the street in my C5...it wasn't much of a contest. I doubt that he was much of a real 'car guy' because he should have known that I wasn't stock.

yellow01

Everything I've seen is a C6 Z51 and C5 Z06 will be neck and neck.

Base C5 would be done.

If you're thinking of buying, to me the question comes down to two personal issues (1) how much you can spend and (2) how important are looks, since the cars look different.

For me, (1) dictated a C5 - 10k off sticker vs. MSRP for a C6.

However, had that not been an issue, it would have been nice to have a Z06-like performer with an open top (ala C6 Z51).

My Dad and I have had 3 C5's between us, and he now has a C6 Z51. Very torquey, very tight handling. Difference is very noticable between that and a base C5, which I have. I've never driven a C5 Z.

Cheers.

Vette_DD

You don't have to use the search feature for this one. Just look over the thread titles for the last 2 or 3 days. As someone else has already pointed out, these threads usually get unsettling after a few. Here's a thread to the latest. Newbies would still do well to look over the last few days topics & threads before they post - not flaming anyone, by any means - just a suggestion (we could all do this).

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1017455

z06monster

You don't 'search' very well.

digicom1

Yogivette

Here we go again...