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dangnplus · 10-21-2013, 12:18 AM

Will the 2014 z28 be faster than the c6 z06?

05SilverStreak · 10-21-2013, 01:07 AM

Im gonna step up here and call it a drivers race to 100MPH. Haven Driven A C6 ZO6 I will tell you that thing shines bright after 100MPH. Aerodynamics and weight play a HUGE role with that thing after you really get going. The Camaro body style is like pushing a block wall through the air at higher speeds. ZO6 just keeps pulling. 1/4 mile might be alot closer, and I dont autocross so I dont have any comment there.

trademaster · 10-21-2013, 02:06 AM

In a drag race the Z06 will be considerably faster. On a road course I might bet on the Z/28 as the tires are far superior and the brakes seem to be fantastic. The z06 really needs stickier tires more than anything else.

Col. Brain · 10-21-2013, 10:07 AM

this is silly

the Z07 package Z06 was something like 3 or 4 seconds off of the ZR1 around the ring.

Been a few guys who have run high 10s with bone stock Z06s and plenty ran mid 11s or quicker.

The Z06 is one killer car but im slightly biased.

I just want a back seat so the kids can ride along

*Camaro_Corvette* · 10-21-2013, 10:10 AM

Is this a physics question?

Sven59 · 10-21-2013, 10:14 AM

The Z/28 was not desoigned for the 1/4 mile.

trademaster · 10-21-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

The Z/28 was not desoigned for the 1/4 mile.

Neither was the Z06. . . the only reason a Z/28 might beat a Z06 (base) around some tracks is tires. That's it. Equal tires and equal drivers, the Z06 will win handily.

joelster · 10-21-2013, 07:19 PM

No. The Z06 C6 will be faster than the 2014 Z-28. The Z-28 is simply too heavy. It's giving up roughly 500lbs to the 'Vette. Look at the ring times and watch the speeds both cars hit at the ring on the long stretches.

dangnplus · 10-22-2013, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

Is this a physics question?

Nope, fair question.

hrpiii · 10-22-2013, 06:52 AM

I think the Z06 would win, but the Z28 just looks better doing it, and keeping up. The Z28 is a beast of a car on the track, seeing that big monster run is just beautiful.

S8ER01Z · 10-22-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by joelster

No. The Z06 C6 will be faster than the 2014 Z-28. The Z-28 is simply too heavy. It's giving up roughly 500lbs to the 'Vette. Look at the ring times and watch the speeds both cars hit at the ring on the long stretches.

For what it's worth....

Z28 - 3,820 (300 less than ZL1 at 4120lbs)
Z06 - 3,130
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DIFF - 690lbs

LOWDOWN · 10-22-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dangnplus

Nope, fair question.

At what? "Faster" often gets confused with "quicker".

What form of racing are you thinking: drag, road course, auto-X, or top speed only?

What track/configuration?

Which model and what year of Z06?

Without those variables taken into consideration, the only logical answer is, "Maybe...but not likely..."

Top Speed = Z06

1/4-mile = Z06

'Ring = Z06-Z07

Track depends on Z06 tires and course layout. Z07 would be tough to beat...

Auto-X depends on Z06 tires. Z07 should handle it (no pun), base may struggle...

shaffe · 10-22-2013, 04:12 PM

What lowdown said^

If its a Z06/Z07 car then I think in most track situations the Corvette is still gonna come out on top. A regular Z06 depends on the track I think but I wouldnt be shocked if the Z/28 got a few Ws.

briancb1 · 10-23-2013, 12:41 PM

The whole tire thing is funny. Unless the owner of the Z06 is a complete sunday driver, ditching the run-flats is one of the first things done.

I recently put 285/345's around using Pilot Sport Cup's and it handles extremely well.

As far as racing is concerned... why compare an apple to a grape fruit?

10-21-2013, 12:18 AM	#1
dangnplus Drives: 1LT camaro RS package Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 133	z28 vs z06 Will the 2014 z28 be faster than the c6 z06? __________________

10-21-2013, 01:07 AM	#2
05SilverStreak Drives: Black aSS 2011 - L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 330	Im gonna step up here and call it a drivers race to 100MPH. Haven Driven A C6 ZO6 I will tell you that thing shines bright after 100MPH. Aerodynamics and weight play a HUGE role with that thing after you really get going. The Camaro body style is like pushing a block wall through the air at higher speeds. ZO6 just keeps pulling. 1/4 mile might be alot closer, and I dont autocross so I dont have any comment there. __________________ Staying stock and loving it............

10-21-2013, 10:10 AM	#5
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Is this a physics question? __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

10-21-2013, 10:14 AM	#6
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	The Z/28 was not desoigned for the 1/4 mile. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

10-21-2013, 07:19 PM	#8
joelster Drives: '94 Z28+ '15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 1,281	No. The Z06 C6 will be faster than the 2014 Z-28. The Z-28 is simply too heavy. It's giving up roughly 500lbs to the 'Vette. Look at the ring times and watch the speeds both cars hit at the ring on the long stretches. __________________ 1973 Mach 1, 351C cruiser '15 Z/28 Red Hot, A/C 1980 Z28- resto-mod project 1979 Y84 Trans Am 1986 IROC-Z

10-21-2013, 02:06 AM	#3
trademaster Drives: 12 MP4-12C, 16 Quattroporte Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Working Posts: 707	In a drag race the Z06 will be considerably faster. On a road course I might bet on the Z/28 as the tires are far superior and the brakes seem to be fantastic. The z06 really needs stickier tires more than anything else.

10-21-2013, 10:07 AM	#4
Col. Brain Drives: 2012 Ram 1980 Malibu Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Otherside of the screen Posts: 362	this is silly the Z07 package Z06 was something like 3 or 4 seconds off of the ZR1 around the ring. Been a few guys who have run high 10s with bone stock Z06s and plenty ran mid 11s or quicker. The Z06 is one killer car but im slightly biased. I just want a back seat so the kids can ride along

10-22-2013, 06:52 AM	#10
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,528	I think the Z06 would win, but the Z28 just looks better doing it, and keeping up. The Z28 is a beast of a car on the track, seeing that big monster run is just beautiful.

10-22-2013, 04:12 PM	#13
shaffe Drives: 21 Bronco Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Carol Stream Posts: 6,024	What lowdown said^ If its a Z06/Z07 car then I think in most track situations the Corvette is still gonna come out on top. A regular Z06 depends on the track I think but I wouldnt be shocked if the Z/28 got a few Ws.

10-23-2013, 12:41 PM	#14
briancb1 Drives: C6 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston TX Posts: 109	The whole tire thing is funny. Unless the owner of the Z06 is a complete sunday driver, ditching the run-flats is one of the first things done. I recently put 285/345's around using Pilot Sport Cup's and it handles extremely well. As far as racing is concerned... why compare an apple to a grape fruit?