TGiuliante

Hey guys curious. In comparin a ZR1 to a Z06 assuming all options the same and assume Z06 has ZR1 brakes other than horsepower is the a huge difference between the two? r

msp1055

What year Z06 are we talking about C6 I assume since is a C6 forum, but also the new Z06 is out there will the Z07 option.

Gary '09 C6

I've driven both C6 models at Spring Mtn; on the street, and at the Texas Mile, I've only driven my ZR1. On the track (road course) the LS7 revs a bit quicker. On the street & at the Mile, the LS9 just keeps pulling and doesn't give up before the mile marker. I think the torque available with the LS9 exceeds that of the LS7 starting at as little as 2000 rpm (?).

A couple of guys I know from the CF who have had or have Z06s, and have driven both, tell me that the LS9 does feel stronger than the LS7.
So the add'l. 133 hp/134 lb-ft tq. is noticeable despite the roughly 150 lb--200 lb add'l. weight of the ZR1.

A C6 Z06 w/Z07 package is essentially a C6 ZR1 but with the LS7 engine.

But, both are great cars and you wouldn't be going wrong with either choice, IMO. Condition & maintenance records are of course key...

jmorgan07z06

I have had both at the same time and I can tell you that the ZR1 feels just a tad faster than a bolt on Z06 with headers, race mufflers, with a CAI and a tune.

Stock ZR1 vs. stock C6 Z06 is not much of a comparison.

TGiuliante

Thankls for the input. Aside from motor and powerhow do they compare?

Crabbers

ZR1s have magnetic ride control. The Z06 rides a bit harsher than the ZR1 does when it is in comfort mode.

jmorgan07z06

Both cars are awesome!

Crabbers

That about sums it all up

CrystalRedZ07

I have a Z06/Z07 which is basically a ZR1 with the LS7 engine. My buddy had a '10 ZR1. Both cars rode the same (which they should with the same suspension and tires), but the additional 133 HP made a BIG difference otherwise.

timmyZ06

yes the extra HP make a somewhat noticeable difference.... BUT torque make the ZR1 a freaking beast!!!! I loved my Z06, but nothing like the ZR1!!!

camirocz

I ve also had both and the Zr1 is a little faster and i find a little more docile below 3500 rpm then it turns into a beast.Z06 was the best bang for the buck car i ve ever owned.

FrankTank

this is pretty much the concensus I've witnessed and heard from others. I never owned a ZR1 but did own a Z06. I test drove a ZR1 a few times, and yes the Torque really comes on quickly in the LS9 (for obvious reasons) and that 133HP is quite noticable The LS7 is certainly no slouch and a force in it's own right.
Roll racing the two I noticed that up to about 90MPH equal drivers the 2 cars are pretty close but once you start hitting triple digits the ZR1 will start to walk away.

As said above both are great cars and a real blast to drive. Just comes down to the cash you have, and if you prefer NA car or supercharged.

WeaponsGradeTorque

Owned 2 C6 Z06's. In stock form, the ZR1 is much faster, IMHO.

It's easy to get the C6 Z06 to the ZR1 levels with very minor modifications. The C6 Z06 is an amazing machine with NA 427. With heads, cam, and gears....LOOK OUT.

mirage2991

what do you call minor….anything other than headers and tune is not really "minor" to most people lol

WeaponsGradeTorque

some people claim that they can match a ZR1 with just bolt-ons - headers,tune,intake manifold, CAI. I find this hard to believe, personally. I think it will also take engine modifications such as cam and heads. You are probably correct in that is not so minor. I've been very "de-sensitized" from years of modding so to me it's minor.

C5 Hardtop

NFW

WeaponsGradeTorque

What are you calling BS on? The 0-200 run? I was there and saw it personally. It was also data logged on HPTuners. Car was making 600+ rwhp, had 3.90 gears, and a lot of extra weight reduction. It was on a road that had a very slight down grade and likely skewed the numbers a little, if it's the 26 seconds that bothers you.

Here is the road the run was made on:

Gary '09 C6

^ great sound !

Jwalkerszr1

Awesome fly by