Carnut12

I am a True Car Guy and I agree I am not loyal to any brand. I have preferred German Cars, but I am open to any brand. Looking at Vipers right now.

ibleedgreen

A few tenths where? You have performance comparison numbers on the new Z?

So how much faster is the new Z than the C6 ZR1?

I can tell you this 100%, at the 1/2 mile event here in GA last weekend there was a brand new 991 Turbo 4S running a consistent 161-163mph. Any guess on the stock ZR1 times? Anywhere from 148-151mph.

That sir is getting your *** drug!

FWIW the Porsche owner said he has a 800+rwhp Vette in the garage that doesn't get any attention anymore.

ibleedgreen

And yes the Porsche is more refined than the Chevy, sorry.

mirage2991

well the z06 will destroy them but the true question is would it in your hands?
anybody who has tracked any car knows this well... in the end the driver is really what makes the difference, so might as well buy what you enjoy over what it is on paper...

Boba Fett

On my 1st Viper. Gen 5 TA. anything you'd like to ask-if I can, I will answer. PM if you like. Good luck

Boba Fett

100%!!!

ibleedgreen

And if you don't think these aren't badass you aren't a car guy lol.

Boba Fett

^^^hard not to agree here..have driven 2 Porsche's, very impressive cars

DaveFerrari458

Each driver will pull in different #'s! It all depends on driver capabilities! If you care so much about #'s go buy a GTR!

So you're saying Porsche's get more attention than Corvette's?? LOL

fasttoys

To me its like saying why do people by designer clothes or go to overpriced restaurants and so on. I have owned 4 P cars and they are fantastic cars. Dealer experience will blow away the Chevy 2 day old finger prints in the donut experience. They drive differently than a Corvette and have a German quality that is hard to describe. I don't think you buy a sports car just because it beats all its competition, if that is the case then buy a ugly GTR. 0 to 60 times are close to a Bugatti V. Porsche is about the entire package not just speed. I am not a loyalist never have been I have owned almost ever brand. I think your comment tells me you probably never driven a Porsche, go to the dealer and take a 911S PDK for a test drive. If your a true car guy you will enjoy the experience, trust me. Now I do think they have gotten crazy expensive. Example: 2015 Box GTS for 99k is laughable, it looks sexy but for 99k WTF are they smoking.

New all wheel drive PDK Turbo S will do 0 to 60 in 2.6 seconds, unfortuntly the Z will be to busy trashing the concrete with its 335/30/20 tires & 650LBS TQ.

fasttoys

I think I wet my pants

ibleedgreen

Maybe on lap times at a track lol. This was a half mile event with over 10 different ZR1s stock running all within 3mph. Ones not going to all the sudden go 15mph faster with any racer you could put in the car lol.

From a dig through the 1/2 mile a Porsche Turbo 4S will DESTROY a new Z06. That I can promise you.

doveboat

And then there is the cost to own view vs the cost to buy approach.

I would say a low mileage, 2 year old GT3 under warranty would be cheaper to own over a 3 year window than buying a new C7Z today given the GT3's low rate of depreciation.

Seems that many folks transition from a #'s only view to a how does it feel getting to the #'s appreciation.

It's a great time to pick and choose.

Ed

Paulchristian

So the AWD/dual clutch Porsche is faster in a straight line...ok...with those characteristics, it should be. Lets see how they compare around a track (which says a lot more).

I remember when vettes used to be criticized for only being fast in a straight line...how times have changed...

Around a track, my money is on the ZO7 vs the Turbo 4S. Should be interesting.

nitrojunky

:drool:

Snorman

Bingo.
People buy cars for lots of different reasons, whether it's absolute performance capabilities (regardless of whether or not they can extract them), aesthetics, features and content or any combination thereof. Others may buy based on how the car makes them feel when they drive it or vehicle dynamics. Chiding somebody for choosing any of these reasons to make their purchasing decision is just stupid.
S.

michaelinmech

Potato - Patato. Both the C7 and current generation P cars are fine automobiles. Both are premium priced, performed oriented specialty cars. It's like choosing Rolex or Omega - Maui or Saint Moritz - Gold or Titanium. People not only have different tastes, but their tastes also change over time.

Neither car is the be all, end all - both are viable, street and track capable, upscale offerings. If you are blessed to obtain either or both, be grateful.

Paulchristian

Well said.

beden1

Go test drive a Porsche Boxster S/GTS or a Cayman S/GTS and you'll be able to answer your own question.

LS1LT1

I believe the C7 Z06's quickest bone stock 1/4 mile time will beat the quickest C6 ZR1's best time by roughly a tenth or so.
The bone stock C6 ZR1's best pass was 10.66 and 133+mph (others have gone 10.7s as well so it is capable of repeating it).
That IS stock Porsche Turbo S 'territory' in case anyone was keeping score.
Yes, a rear mounted engine/AWD will offer some acceleration advantages on the street for average drivers over a powerful RWD car, but trapping over 130+mph is no joke no matter how ya slice it.
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