Jp23rockstar

Opinions.

DREAMERAK

I think it's possible it could come close to the 2006 Z06, maybe even equal it.

Jp23rockstar

In my opinion, I believe that progress has to be made and the C7 would equal Z06 performance on street tires, not the optional slicks.

BlueOx

I don't think there is any doubt that it will perform better from a driving standpoint.

Lots of C6Z06 testers said you just couldn't put the power down in a confident way. The addition of MR and better tires was a great help.

IMHO, the C7 will have a better chassis, better suspension, and better steering. Oh, and it better have a better interior!

JustinStrife

Definitely lower. Not by much, but it'll be lower.

Stingray23

I dont believe the standard C7 will approach C6 Z06 levels of performance.

Jawnathin

The question is vague. There will be at least one C7 that will exceed Z06 levels, but it won't be the 'Base' model.

I expect there to be an optional performance package (Z51) that may close the gap, but I believe the up level model a few years out will be the one to do it.

The C7 test mules that have been spied have narrower tires and possibly less brake. That along with less displacement seems to be a pretty sure fire bet that it won't.

Shurshot

If there are only 2 models between the base and performance variants I think the performance of the base model will be close to that of the C6Z06 but not quite.

On the other hand if there is something along the line of the base coupe and a GS or Z51 option, the latter's performance will exceed that of the C6Z06

I think GM is trying to mimic Porsche success approach whose new Carrera S is faster than last year's GT 3.

HZ3

If it cant and if they shelve the Z06 I certainly hope they release it sooner than later

AduB794

IT will outperform the c6 coupe, but not the c6z. I dont see 5.5L making 500hp. It will probably be closer to 450

Frankie2blue

It's not easy to get up to ZO6 / ZR1 levels and still work with CAFE standards, gas guzzler tax etc. and full warranty. They can go better but I am sure they will save that for the upper level cars and not for the base. Most people that would drive a base C7 anyway could care less about HP IMO.

DREAMERAK

If it's light enough, it doesn't need to make 500hp.

LS1LT1

I think it will actually 'approach' those levels but perhaps not quite match (nor exceed) them.






That is of course if it is actually going to be a 5.5L engine, it is VERY possible that it might not be.

MitchAlsup

Base C7 vs C6Z06 :: no
C7Z06 vs C6Z06 :: yes

BRCC

However, I don't see a Z in the first model year, might be wrong also there might be some C6 drive train parts in the FMY somewhat like the first year of the C6 the auto was a carry over then in the second year they upgraded to a 6 speed.

Only time will tell

QUAKEJAKE

For a price why not. A little less weight coupled with a little more power than the C6 coupe for around $70K.

Flex182

Not the first production run anyway. I will be shocked if it does.

AFVETTE

It'll probably as close as the 400HP C6 came to the 405HP C5 Z06.

About .2 slower than the C6 Z06.

JustinStrife

I'm amazed that almost half of the people polled so far, honestly believe it'll be as fast, if not faster than a C6z.

LS1LT1

Me too, I don't think most people (even Corvette owners themselves) realize just how fast a stock C6 Z06 really is, from 0 all the way up to 185+mph the car pulls frighteningly hard.