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Rick HendrickAtlanta 12-10-2011 09:54 AM

Will this be Corvettes Competition
 
ZL1 Camaros 580 HP and 556 Lbs of Torque

Brunotheboxer 12-10-2011 09:57 AM

No.




It will be mustangs competition.

davidtcpa 12-10-2011 09:59 AM


Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer (Post 1579434099)
No.




It will be mustangs competition.

:iagree:

johnodrake 12-10-2011 10:00 AM


Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer (Post 1579434099)
No.




It will be mustangs competition.

:withstupid: It has too many seats :D

rpm94 12-10-2011 10:14 AM

Too beaucoup Joe!:lol:

peter pan 12-10-2011 10:16 AM


Originally Posted by davidtcpa (Post 1579434111)
:iagree:

:iagree::rock:

designerRob 12-10-2011 10:19 AM

I actually think it will, especially for the younger folk.

gilhuly 12-10-2011 10:21 AM

Will this be Corvettes Competition
 
not for me, nope!

Minnesota Scott 12-10-2011 10:21 AM


Originally Posted by designerRob (Post 1579434263)
I actually think it will, especially for the younger folk.

:iagree:

1FUNC5 12-10-2011 10:21 AM


Originally Posted by johnodrake (Post 1579434115)
:withstupid: It has too many seats :D

For some folks it will become a VERY good option if you have a family!

bearman95 12-10-2011 10:23 AM

:iagree::flag:I like it.

Originally Posted by designerRob (Post 1579434263)
I actually think it will, especially for the younger folk.


dvilin 12-10-2011 10:27 AM

:iagree:

Originally Posted by designerRob (Post 1579434263)
I actually think it will, especially for the younger folk.


bearphoto 12-10-2011 10:30 AM

I agree it will be mustang shelby competition but unfortunately it will draw some corvette buyers away thus sales will continue to drop.

I looked at one a few months ago, one of the 2011 convertible pace cars, i could not believe how cheap the interior was and walked away.

hawkgfr 12-10-2011 10:32 AM

Sadly...it won't even be competition for the mustang let alone the Vette.

chimazo 12-10-2011 10:44 AM


Originally Posted by hawkgfr (Post 1579434378)
Sadly...it won't even be competition for the mustang let alone the Vette.

:iagree:

Out of the gate it's down 70hp and up around 400lbs vs the '13 GT500.

Racer 12-10-2011 10:44 AM


Originally Posted by hawkgfr (Post 1579434378)
sadly...it won't even be competition for the mustang let alone the vette.

bullsh*t

CENT Z06 12-10-2011 10:54 AM

Nice car, I did not know they were shipping yet. Wife want's one (she needs a 4 seater.)

KWC6 12-10-2011 10:55 AM


Originally Posted by designerRob (Post 1579434263)
I actually think it will, especially for the younger folk.

:iagree:

CaryBob 12-10-2011 10:56 AM


Originally Posted by designerRob (Post 1579434263)
I actually think it will, especially for the younger folk.

I thing GM is smarter than that.

It seems obvious that the ZL1 is intended to compete primarily with the GT500, just as the Camaro lineup is intended to compete primarily with the Mustang lineup.

What that means for the Corvette is the real question. My guess is that GM is focused on differentiating the Corvette by making the C7 more of a low-priced supercar competitor than a Camaro/Mustang competitor. That is, the Corvette C7 seems likely (to me) to be designed and marketed more as a sports car than a muscle car. That may mean less power with more refinement. It will be interesting to see how that translates into features and pricing.

JKbride 12-10-2011 10:56 AM

Well there are two types of competition to consider…Sales and Performance.

Sales Competition, some who might buy a Vette will purchase one of these, but having been in the Camaro/Firebird Hobby for nearly 20 years….this car appeals to a very small demographic.

Your hard core Camaro folks, who love the best bang for the buck HP view such a car a waste of money. For the cost diff between a 2SS and one of these cars, you mod a lot cheaper and end up with more HP for the dollar.

Owning one of these cars to a Camaro Enthusiast is like being a check book mechanic…cool car, but not a lot of respect from the community.
Don’t get me wrong…it’s an admired car, but when it comes to putting down the cash…a limited number (can) or will.

Performance Competition….Straight line, sure…most Camaro owners are interested in ¼ mile times and not how many G’s can it take or Nürburgring times. Top of the line Corvette vs this car…no competition.

This is the kind of car most who purchase will tuck away in a garage, bring out from time to time, and then park it back….with dreams of it bringing big bucks some day at B-J.

The old adage, what is collectable isn’t and what isn’t is…look for these cars to enjoy big discounts by the end of 2012.

I’m a GM guy, love Camaro’s, Firebirds and Vettes. I wish I could be more positive about this car :( Put the same engine in a 1SS or Base Camaro...then you would have something.


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