ZR1 vs Z07/Z06
10-28-2018, 12:44 PM
#1
ZR1 vs Z07/Z06
What am I missing? Compared to a Z06 with the Z07 package the only real difference vs a ZR1 is 100 more horsepower. Yes the shocks are slightly higher performance but other than that isn't the only real difference between the two cars 100 horsepower? And that 100 horsepower costs $30K-$40K more. That is a very expensive 100 horsepower. What am I missing?
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10-28-2018, 07:45 PM
Race Director
Corvette fast list...
C7 ZR1...10.36 @ 133,37
C7 Z06...10.41 @ 134.27
Same driver...yeah, what a dinosaur the Z06 is. Nice justifying your $140,000 purchase. And yes, I will own a C7 ZR1, but I'd never say douchbag things like this.
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10-28-2018, 12:50 PM
#3
A zr 1.
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10-28-2018, 12:56 PM
#4
On the street you are correct and would only notice the HP difference. The track is where the ZR1 will beat the Z06. I will personally just add a bigger blower to my Z and enjoy it. I actually don’t care for the look of the ZR1. But that’s just my preference.
10-28-2018, 01:34 PM
#5
For me I’ve just always wanted a ZR1 since the C6. And with this possibly being the last FE ZR1...I knew this was what I wanted.
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10-28-2018, 01:41 PM
#7
What am I missing? Compared to a Z06 with the Z07 package the only real difference vs a ZR1 is 100 more horsepower. Yes the shocks are slightly higher performance but other than that isn't the only real difference between the two cars 100 horsepower? And that 100 horsepower costs $30K-$40K more. That is a very expensive 100 horsepower. What am I missing?
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10-28-2018, 02:00 PM
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Team Owner
Easy car to go fast. The Lt1 is fragile compared.
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10-28-2018, 02:04 PM
#9
Team Owner
A lot of what you're paying for is that exposed, book matched carbon fiber. Yes, you're getting a well engineered power boost but you're also getting much more advanced aero compared to a Z06, way better cooling, and a bunch of other little things like the brake changes and some trans/diff hardening that all 2019s got. If all you're going to do is drive it on the street then the aero isn't a big deal and whether you like the looks is a matter of taste. However, you can absolutely tell the power difference on the street. Under 5000 RPM the ZR1 feels like a slightly snappier Z06, but over 5000 RPM is it an entirely different animal. Whereas the Z06 starts to plateau the ZR takes off - it's like it's on the VTEC yo!
10-28-2018, 02:12 PM
#10
Do not forget you get to tell everyone at the gas station it is a ZR1 and it is 1 second faster on a lap at the track for a merely double the cost. If money is no object then nothing wrong. I like the hood and the big wing and the bigger blower. Just hope a 720S toot its horn 3 times on a straight.
10-28-2018, 02:44 PM
#11
A lot of what you're paying for is that exposed, book matched carbon fiber. Yes, you're getting a well engineered power boost but you're also getting much more advanced aero compared to a Z06, way better cooling, and a bunch of other little things like the brake changes and some trans/diff hardening that all 2019s got. If all you're going to do is drive it on the street then the aero isn't a big deal and whether you like the looks is a matter of taste. However, you can absolutely tell the power difference on the street. Under 5000 RPM the ZR1 feels like a slightly snappier Z06, but over 5000 RPM is it an entirely different animal. Whereas the Z06 starts to plateau the ZR takes off - it's like it's on the VTEC yo!
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10-28-2018, 03:31 PM
#12
Burning Brakes
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10-28-2018, 05:25 PM
#13
Banned Scam/Spammer
Exactly! That’s why I say one is better off to mod a Z06 for more power if they have one VS upgrading to the ZR1. Just can’t justify the cost if not tracked. A Z06 with a bigger blower will compete just fine on the street with a ZR1. Now the track would be a different story 👍🏻
10-28-2018, 05:35 PM
#15
Yes I get that. Like I said the ZR1 excels at the track. If one like the looks of the ZR1 I understand the purchase. Yes it’s the top of the line Corvette.
10-28-2018, 05:51 PM
#16
In all seriousness , why don't you find one of the hundreds of "cheap and easy to mod" Z06's to race? Or maybe you could race yourself. My money is on the silver 15. VROOM,VROOM!!
10-28-2018, 07:45 PM
#18
Race Director
Corvette fast list...
C7 ZR1...10.36 @ 133,37
C7 Z06...10.41 @ 134.27
Same driver...yeah, what a dinosaur the Z06 is. Nice justifying your $140,000 purchase. And yes, I will own a C7 ZR1, but I'd never say douchbag things like this.
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10-28-2018, 08:41 PM
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10-28-2018, 09:46 PM
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I'm all about defending the "ultimate" Corvette against anything, but it's dickwad posts like this that make reply with this..
Corvette fast list...
C7 ZR1...10.36 @ 133,37
C7 Z06...10.41 @ 134.27
Same driver...yeah, what a dinosaur the Z06 is. Nice justifying your $140,000 purchase. And yes, I will own a C7 ZR1, but I'd never say douchbag things like this.
Corvette fast list...
C7 ZR1...10.36 @ 133,37
C7 Z06...10.41 @ 134.27
Same driver...yeah, what a dinosaur the Z06 is. Nice justifying your $140,000 purchase. And yes, I will own a C7 ZR1, but I'd never say douchbag things like this.