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Sports car..yes.
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From: Frederick, MD
Not a supercar, there are more than a few sedans that can go just as quick. Maybe the ZR1 can be considered a supercar but it still has the same interior trim as the rest of Corvettes. And I don't think there is a Supercar that you can change the oil for $70 (Synthetic) at a dealer and insurance rates are about $100 a month for two drivers.
Burning Brakes
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SUPERCAR!?! Maybe.
I don't have a problem with people referring to it by that moniker.
Faster than 85% of production cars on the street... upwards of 95% unless you live in south Florida or Southern California...and costs less than a condo. I'll take it!
I don't have a problem with people referring to it by that moniker.
Faster than 85% of production cars on the street... upwards of 95% unless you live in south Florida or Southern California...and costs less than a condo. I'll take it!
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From: Charleston South Carolina
WOW, I did not realize there would be this much flack about the moniker Supercar. Oh well supercar, sports car, muscle car whatever, can we at least agree and be thankful that the Corvette base, GS, Z etc. Are not Fords....
Burning Brakes
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Not a supercar, there are more than a few sedans that can go just as quick. Maybe the ZR1 can be considered a supercar but it still has the same interior trim as the rest of Corvettes. And I don't think there is a Supercar that you can change the oil for $70 (Synthetic) at a dealer and insurance rates are about $100 a month for two drivers.
I was unaware that being unreasonably unaffordable was a prerequisite for supercar status. Duly noted.
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From: Charleston South Carolina
10. Supercar with Super Value: As stated earlier, the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06’s real magic comes as much from its price as its performance. There are less than 10 production cars that can outgun it, and all of them cost considerably more than the $78,995 starting price for the coupe ($83,995 for the convertible). I configured a Laguna Blue convertible with Kalahari leather and every possible option (including customized luggage, a car cover and Corvette Museum delivery) and the price was $114,935. This car is a screaming performance bargain (with one of the best V8 exhaust screams you’ll ever hear).
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From: Texas
Supercar, not a supercar, it's not for me to decide, but there is a lot written on the subject---both for and against---of the vette (specifically the Z's) being a supercar.
For me personally, the price tag, the price of an oil change, whether the interior is the same or different... none of that matters. Supercars perform at a level much higher than almost any other car on the road, and they're designed to perform, not to seat 5 adults and have generous trunk space (which takes care of the "sedans" that can match a stringrays performance specs). Supercars don't have to be "exotic". I don't consider my GS a supercar, but I do think the suupercharged ZR1 is, absolutely.
For me personally, the price tag, the price of an oil change, whether the interior is the same or different... none of that matters. Supercars perform at a level much higher than almost any other car on the road, and they're designed to perform, not to seat 5 adults and have generous trunk space (which takes care of the "sedans" that can match a stringrays performance specs). Supercars don't have to be "exotic". I don't consider my GS a supercar, but I do think the suupercharged ZR1 is, absolutely.
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Originally Posted by owc6
Well thought-out response. 
And when you stick a 700 hp motor in-front of a vette you just have given up that turn and burn prowess, threw the overall balance away. Hp does not win track races, only 1/4 mile races. But to each his own.
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Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for. It'll definitely be a manual and I'll be taking it to the track every few weeks. 700rwhp and I'll be more than satisfied for quite awhile. How much would you suggest the ls3 over the ls2? I know the ls3 is better but the price difference between the two is enough to buy AND boost the ls2 car for the same as just buying an ls3 car
IIRC and sometimes I don't, the LS3 engine casting had a minor upgrade in either '09 or '10. It dealt mainly with bottom end airflow and rib strength that was needed for the LS9 version. I find no casting number information that disputes or supports that, but then again my '08 service manual is filled with pre'08 info too.
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Supercar, not a supercar, it's not for me to decide, but there is a lot written on the subject---both for and against---of the vette (specifically the Z's) being a supercar.
For me personally, the price tag, the price of an oil change, whether the interior is the same or different... none of that matters. Supercars perform at a level much higher than almost any other car on the road, and they're designed to perform, not to seat 5 adults and have generous trunk space (which takes care of the "sedans" that can match a stringrays performance specs). Supercars don't have to be "exotic". I don't consider my GS a supercar, but I do think the suupercharged ZR1 is, absolutely.
For me personally, the price tag, the price of an oil change, whether the interior is the same or different... none of that matters. Supercars perform at a level much higher than almost any other car on the road, and they're designed to perform, not to seat 5 adults and have generous trunk space (which takes care of the "sedans" that can match a stringrays performance specs). Supercars don't have to be "exotic". I don't consider my GS a supercar, but I do think the suupercharged ZR1 is, absolutely.
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Most people here relate "track" with a road course and a centri blower is not the best choice for that. However, it's a good choice for the dragstrip. You have the same problem choosing between a M6 and A6.
IIRC and sometimes I don't, the LS3 engine casting had a minor upgrade in either '09 or '10. It dealt mainly with bottom end airflow and rib strength that was needed for the LS9 version. I find no casting number information that disputes or supports that, but then again my '08 service manual is filled with pre'08 info too.
IIRC and sometimes I don't, the LS3 engine casting had a minor upgrade in either '09 or '10. It dealt mainly with bottom end airflow and rib strength that was needed for the LS9 version. I find no casting number information that disputes or supports that, but then again my '08 service manual is filled with pre'08 info too.
Yeah I won't be doing any road course work. The closest one to me is around 5 hours away so no thanks. It'll be a street/strip car, but mostly driven on nice weekends. Honestly if a stock bottom end LS2 can handle 700rwhp I'll probably just go with that.
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Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for. It'll definitely be a manual and I'll be taking it to the track every few weeks. 700rwhp and I'll be more than satisfied for quite awhile. How much would you suggest the ls3 over the ls2? I know the ls3 is better but the price difference between the two is enough to buy AND boost the ls2 car for the same as just buying an ls3 car
Why don't we bring this back on topic huh?
So for this supercar (j/k
) the LS2 or LS3 can make very close to the same in power, yes the LS3 is better but if you get a good deal on an LS2 go for it, but I would stay away from 2005's. The sell cheap but they are the bastard year of Corvettes, one off computer, most prone to weird glitches, weakest rear, that annoying having to put it in reverse when you shut it off and so on.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Houston MN
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Why don't we bring this back on topic huh?
So for this supercar (j/k) the LS2 or LS3 can make very close to the same in power, yes the LS3 is better but if you get a good deal on an LS2 go for it, but I would stay away from 2005's. The sell cheap but they are the bastard year of Corvettes, one off computer, most prone to weird glitches, weakest rear, that annoying having to put it in reverse when you shut it off and so on.
So for this supercar (j/k
) the LS2 or LS3 can make very close to the same in power, yes the LS3 is better but if you get a good deal on an LS2 go for it, but I would stay away from 2005's. The sell cheap but they are the bastard year of Corvettes, one off computer, most prone to weird glitches, weakest rear, that annoying having to put it in reverse when you shut it off and so on.
Burning Brakes
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From: El Cajon Ca.
Why don't we bring this back on topic huh?
So for this supercar (j/k) the LS2 or LS3 can make very close to the same in power, yes the LS3 is better but if you get a good deal on an LS2 go for it, but I would stay away from 2005's. The sell cheap but they are the bastard year of Corvettes, one off computer, most prone to weird glitches, weakest rear, that annoying having to put it in reverse when you shut it off and so on.
So for this supercar (j/k
) the LS2 or LS3 can make very close to the same in power, yes the LS3 is better but if you get a good deal on an LS2 go for it, but I would stay away from 2005's. The sell cheap but they are the bastard year of Corvettes, one off computer, most prone to weird glitches, weakest rear, that annoying having to put it in reverse when you shut it off and so on.For a vendor, you sure don't impress me with your ridiculous assessment of an 05. Are you just as agitated about having to park an auto in park? Would you rather park a manual in neutral?
I haven't had any of the problems with my 05 with 70K+ miles on it as I've read those with newer years have.
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SUPERCARS: (Google, will tell you what you want to know)
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For a vendor, you sure don't impress me with your ridiculous assessment of an 05. Are you just as agitated about having to park an auto in park? Would you rather park a manual in neutral?
I haven't had any of the problems with my 05 with 70K+ miles on it as I've read those with newer years have.
For a vendor, you sure don't impress me with your ridiculous assessment of an 05. Are you just as agitated about having to park an auto in park? Would you rather park a manual in neutral?
I haven't had any of the problems with my 05 with 70K+ miles on it as I've read those with newer years have.
BTW, I was trying to help the OP, not impress YOU!