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Anyone done a callaway vs. Z06 comparison (price & performance)???
Sure - here's one:
Of course, from what we hear, most of the Z06 cars are tipping near the estimated $100k mark... Given the dealers on Stingray Z51s being offered on this forum, it's a further advantage to the Callaway
...the Z06, as tested with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, exhibited tremendous grip, helping initial acceleration in the chart.
Of course, from what we hear, most of the Z06 cars are tipping near the estimated $100k mark... Given the dealers on Stingray Z51s being offered on this forum, it's a further advantage to the Callaway
...the Z06, as tested with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, exhibited tremendous grip, helping initial acceleration in the chart.
Chris, I am going to make sure that my next Corvette is a convertible.
It will either be the Z06 Vert or your Callaway Vert.
I was curious on your chart how your car was quicker in the 1/4 mile?
Is that due to the heavy weight of the Z?
Also do you have an option for larger size tires, i.e. 315 to 325 mm in the rear keeping the 20" rim in your Callaway package?
Don't plan to track the car except some easy auto-crosses. Tired of buying tires and brakes so my track days are mostly done.
I currently drive the 427 and really enjoy the power with the top down.
So I am eager to get into the C7 Vert.
I met you through Mike Furman. I will buy my next Corvette from him again. Thanks.
Chris, I am going to make sure that my next Corvette is a convertible.
It will either be the Z06 Vert or your Callaway Vert.
I was curious on your chart how your car was quicker in the 1/4 mile?
Is that due to the heavy weight of the Z?
Also do you have an option for larger size tires, i.e. 315 to 325 mm in the rear keeping the 20" rim in your Callaway package?
Don't plan to track the car except some easy auto-crosses. Tired of buying tires and brakes so my track days are mostly done.
I currently drive the 427 and really enjoy the power with the top down.
So I am eager to get into the C7 Vert.
I met you through Mike Furman. I will buy my next Corvette from him again. Thanks.
VR,
Gordy
Gordy,
Good to hear from you - and thank you for interest in the Callaway options
Regarding track times, the Z06, with its wider tires, does have an inherent advantage which is shown in 0-60 times, but our car runs a quicker E.T., at roughly the same speed. It's a driver's race, really, and perhaps weight of the automobiles have something to due with it.
Our optl. Black Chrome wheel package uses the factory Z51 tires, which are an amazing tire (esp. compared to the C6 GS/Z06 tires). At this time, we do not have plans to fit anything wider.
Please let me know if I can help with any other questions - thanks again
10-14-2014, 02:28 PM
(Pics) Bright yellow Stingray, SC627 Callaway Corvette
