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- bigger brake rotors and brake calipers
- optional carbon ceramic brakes (with even larger rotors and calipers; Z07 package)
- wider wheels/tires
- larger hood vent
- larger fender vents
- larger and exposed rear brake vents
- different front grille
- wider fenders (to fit the wider wheels/tires)
- obviously the hp/tq difference with the supercharger system
- different heads, intake, oil pcv system, camshaft, forged pistons and crank (i think the block is the same?)
- different exhaust
- carbon fiber torque tube
- larger heat exchangers/coolers for transmission and rear diff; different air intakes for those exchangers
- slightly different cockpit appointments, but same overall style/layout
- different gearing
- different suspension set-up (and Z07 is different yet from the standard Z06)
- different PTM system and mag shock calibration
- different fuel mileage
Similar smile inducing fun. Go get one (of either model); they're a blast.
Go to the base car and find the box for the Z51 package and get back to me. You will find beginning in 2014 it IS its own separate model.
It is up to debate as to whether the Z51 is an option or a true model of its own. GM didn't add anything substantial as part of the Z51 with the C7 that didn't already exist with the C6 Z51 option.
GM will do whatever possible to sell more cars, so a subtle rearrangement of the price sheet to benefit themselves comes as no surprise. However they can't fool all of the people all of the time.
However, in stark contrast, there is absolutely no debate needed, as the Z06 is a complete and separate model of its own.
It is up to debate as to whether the Z51 is an option or a true model of its own. GM didn't add anything substantial as part of the Z51 with the C7 that didn't already exist with the C6 Z51 option.
GM will do whatever possible to sell more cars, so a subtle rearrangement of the price sheet to benefit themselves comes as no surprise. However they can't fool all of the people all of the time.
However, in stark contrast, there is absolutely no debate needed, as the Z06 is a complete and separate model of its own.
I agree that the Z06 is a complete and seperate model and I really don't give a rats behind if a Z51 is a separate model or not as they are all clearly Stingrays. Just stating that effective 2014 GM has positioned the Z51 as a seperate model.
Difference is about 7/10ths in the quarter mile and about the same top speed at 190mph.
The new ZO6 can go over 190MPH. I think GM has claimed over 200mph. If not, it's limited. But turn off the limits on both cars and the ZO6 is still going to go faster!!!
Here's page 104, which shows the Z51 as just another RPO code, like floor mats or the PDR.
Instead of being insulting, do you have any evidence to refute the two items above?
Both of the posts above are irrefutable.
Personally, I couldn't load my Vette with many options like the Z51. It's just a slippery slope to get the improved model, the Z06 for just 79K.
The Z51 option turned me off because I am too impatient to deall with waiting for the oil temperature to be right. I really wanted the ELSD and dry sump, but there were too many issues with those. I just want something that works. The sway bars I want and will add those very cheaply. I also didn't want to pay extra for magnetic ride.
That being said, if you want to track your car or just want an even more awesome Stingray, the Z51 option is a fantastic value. I would still rather use different wheels/tires on the track. But wow, what a value with the differential cooler, dry sump, ELSD, exhaust and bigger brakes.
my bad in saying there wasn't much difference between the z51 and z06 except mainly the much bigger engine. Forgot the measuring contest is always in play.
The new ZO6 can go over 190MPH. I think GM has claimed over 200mph. If not, it's limited. But turn off the limits on both cars and the ZO6 is still going to go faster!!!
I don't think there is any C7 Z06 that GM states will reach 200mph. The do cite the Z07 package with a top speed of 190mph because of the increased downforce. No Corvettes have any speed limiters.
I'm not to well versed in Vette's yet and was curious what are the obvious differences b/w the two cars?
Both have aluminum frames now?
I understand the z06 body is slightly wider and I am familiar with both engines but I was curious what are the diff. in the details are?
My 2015 z06 has the cubby hole on the rear right back of your hatch
2014 z51 didn't have 1.
First few posts glorified about how z06 is track built, but there are many reports that it overheats. I had c6z06 and that thing was surely track ready out of the box, but it was hard to handle. Z51 has decent suspension, and good amount of hp, thus i think its quite good track car. 650hp/tq z06 seems like waaaay too much for the track. If u look at most race cars they might have higher hp number, but def less tq. Im sure with proper semislicks or slicks it will be fast, but on street tires i think z51 could give it a run for its money due to the fact that z06 is just too hard to handle.
Here's page 104, which shows the Z51 as just another RPO code, like floor mats or the PDR.
Instead of being insulting, do you have any evidence to refute the two items above?
First off your pretty thin skinned if my comments hit you as insulting and secondly I would guess you are trying hard to defend your base model. Am I right or wrong again in your book?
I don't think there is any C7 Z06 that GM states will reach 200mph. The do cite the Z07 package with a top speed of 190mph because of the increased downforce. No Corvettes have any speed limiters.
Here's a link from GM getting 195MPH out of the new ZO6. Maybe with enough road in Mexico, you can hit 200MPH? The 2016 CTS is claiming 200MPH! Check it out! I thought a tuner would read the Top speed 186MPH for instants on the C6 which can be turned off?? That's what I read anyway's??
04-24-2015, 09:36 PM
Go get one (of either model); they're a blast.
The 2016 CTS is claiming 200MPH! Check it out! I thought a tuner would read the Top speed 186MPH for instants on the C6 which can be turned off?? That's what I read anyway's??