Motortrend 2012 Z06 Review

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08-01-2011, 07:22 AM

GTJim

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Motortrend 2012 Z06 Review

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...est/index.html

Still didn't like the seats but loved the added performance of the Z07 package.

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08-01-2011, 07:28 AM

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Cool write up.

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08-01-2011, 07:38 AM

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I want one!

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08-01-2011, 07:41 AM

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I want one!

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08-01-2011, 08:04 AM

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I sat in a ZO6 Carbon Edition yesterday..... I'm ready to donate body parts, vital ones need be, to own one.

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08-01-2011, 08:17 AM

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Thought top interior package on Z06 was 3LZ. Did Chevy change it to 3ZR like the ZR1?

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08-01-2011, 08:25 AM

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Thought top interior package on Z06 was 3LZ. Did Chevy change it to 3ZR like the ZR1?

I think Motortrend got it wrong.

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08-01-2011, 08:26 AM

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Nice.

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08-01-2011, 08:37 AM

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Would look real good in my driveway with no complaints at all from me.

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08-01-2011, 08:40 AM

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I love how the armchair racers in the comments rag on them for the acceleration times, like they could do any better.

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08-01-2011, 08:45 AM

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I love how the armchair racers in the comments rag on them for the acceleration times, like they could do any better.

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08-01-2011, 08:59 AM

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Great article and looking Vette!

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08-01-2011, 10:05 AM

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At the tested price why not just get the ZR1 and be done with it.

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08-01-2011, 10:59 AM

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08-01-2011, 11:18 AM

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Thanks. Missed that article.

Love that car.

Not sure I am a fan of the 100 year celebration stickers...

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08-01-2011, 11:26 AM

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At the tested price why not just get the ZR1 and be done with it.

My sentiments exactly. 105,000 for a z06. WOW!!!

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08-01-2011, 11:31 AM

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I didn't realize that they changed the gear ratios in the Z07...normally, 0-60 would all be in first gear.

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08-01-2011, 11:35 AM

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Umm...since when does 60mph come at the top of 2nd gear in a Z06? They lost some credibility with that comment. Read the article and they talk about the 2-3 shift hurting the 0-60 time. I assume they really mean the 1-2 shift but even then they are shifting early since you can do 60mph in 1st gear in a Z06.