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arabiannight975 · 03-09-2013, 02:05 PM

Alright guys,

So please don't flame me if this questions has already been posted but I just wanted to know what is gonna be faster!
The C7 Stingray or the Zl-1 ? In a Drag and around the track!
C7 is pretty light compared to Zl-1 so I guess 450 Hp might be enough to have it compete with the Zl-1 but then again why would Gm make the Base Corvette faster or Equal to the top tier Camaro!

What do you all think ?

IBM camaro · 03-09-2013, 02:15 PM

I think there really isn't like a base class corvette it's the top of Chevys production preformance line. If its faster than it is and if not either way we have very fast cars with a Bowie on them, but there still different there is a reason why the c7 has 2 seats

arabiannight975 · 03-09-2013, 02:32 PM

^^ good thought, I am actually thinking about what to get!
I am not sure of what the C7's base price will be, I agree its in a differnet class then a Camaro but not by alot.
I was at the Challenger forum the other day and was having the same disucssing and it turned out pretty interesting, though I love challengers but too bad they have very little power. HellCat challenger is coming out soon, a 6.2L supercharged, lets see how much HP it produces!

I am sure the current Challenger Srt8 vs a C7 Stingray would be a C7's win for sure cuz of the power to weight ratio!

About Camaro's I can't say much, it will surely be quicker then the SS but where it stands with a Zl-1 is a question to be asked!

How much is the Zl-1 base price ?

avt12882 · 03-09-2013, 04:29 PM

that's a win win. your not going to go wrong on either car

KKreme15 · 03-10-2013, 03:50 AM

Stock base C6's have run in the high 11s in the quarter mile. The fastest stock ZL1 is like 11.7 maybe? The C7 may be around that range for most people, with low 11 sec hero runs

hognutz · 03-10-2013, 10:49 PM

I think the base C7 will be faster or at minimum just as fast as a Zl1. should lap better but we will see.

The ZL1 I think will mod cheaper and have more potential $ for $ than a c7.

once the stingray has been out for a wile and the aftermaket spools up though it might become as mod friendly.

It will have 100% less back seat space though.

SILVERLS3 · 03-10-2013, 11:15 PM

heard the base model c7 will have a 5.3 with less than 400 hp maybe the ZL1 can keep up with that :o

Steve Dallas · 03-10-2013, 11:34 PM

Is the Stingray going to have Magnetic Ride Control?

GunnyG · 03-10-2013, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

Is the Stingray going to have Magnetic Ride Control?

Yessir!

Vyscera · 03-11-2013, 11:19 AM

From the C7 page on chevy.com
" The characteristics of available Magnetic Selective Ride Control™."
Dont forget that the ZL1 is turning in times better than the current Z06.

KarFan · 03-11-2013, 11:35 AM

C7 Z51 will likely perform in the range between the current C6 Grand Sport and Z06. While on paper it will be close to ZL1 performance in reality it's likely the C7 will trump it and be easier to drive at higher levels.
However, Comparing the newest and best of the Vette against a current generation Camaro on perforformance alone isn't a fair fight.

LT1 numbers are still estimates. Expect final numbers to be higher.

Power to weight has already been discussed.

As has been said you can't go wrong with either. You have to determine if you want ultimate performance for 2 or 4 people.

Kevlar382 · 03-11-2013, 01:50 PM

Two completely different cars. Corvette is a sports car. Zl1 is a muscle car. Porsche's and Corvette's are what our wife's and/or girl friends drive. I like muscle cars, although I might want to still my wife's C7 every now and then when she gets it

ayousef · 03-11-2013, 02:42 PM

try to do a power to weight ratio calculation and I think the corvette always has less drivetrain loss compared to other cars, not 100% sure why since I havent looked into it. Then there is the aerodynamic advantage of the Corvette as well.

sonic656 · 03-11-2013, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vyscera

...Dont forget that the ZL1 is turning in times better than the current Z06.

Huh?

03-09-2013, 02:05 PM	#1
arabiannight975 Drives: '10 Jeep Srt8, '12 Camry,'10 Accord Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Posts: 26	Corvette C7 vs Camaro ZL-1 ? any thoughts ? Alright guys, So please don't flame me if this questions has already been posted but I just wanted to know what is gonna be faster! The C7 Stingray or the Zl-1 ? In a Drag and around the track! C7 is pretty light compared to Zl-1 so I guess 450 Hp might be enough to have it compete with the Zl-1 but then again why would Gm make the Base Corvette faster or Equal to the top tier Camaro! What do you all think ?

03-10-2013, 10:49 PM	#6
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	I think the base C7 will be faster or at minimum just as fast as a Zl1. should lap better but we will see. The ZL1 I think will mod cheaper and have more potential $ for $ than a c7. once the stingray has been out for a wile and the aftermaket spools up though it might become as mod friendly. It will have 100% less back seat space though. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

03-10-2013, 11:34 PM	#8
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	Is the Stingray going to have Magnetic Ride Control? __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

03-11-2013, 11:19 AM	#10
Vyscera Drives: 07 K2500HD Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 34 View My Garage	From the C7 page on chevy.com " The characteristics of available Magnetic Selective Ride Control™." Dont forget that the ZL1 is turning in times better than the current Z06. __________________ *If it goes vroom or boom I'm interested.*

03-11-2013, 11:35 AM	#11
KarFan Drives: 2023 SGM Camaro 2SS 1LE 6M Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 575	C7 Z51 will likely perform in the range between the current C6 Grand Sport and Z06. While on paper it will be close to ZL1 performance in reality it's likely the C7 will trump it and be easier to drive at higher levels. However, Comparing the newest and best of the Vette against a current generation Camaro on perforformance alone isn't a fair fight. LT1 numbers are still estimates. Expect final numbers to be higher. Power to weight has already been discussed. As has been said you can't go wrong with either. You have to determine if you want ultimate performance for 2 or 4 people. __________________ Past Camaro rides 1997 Black Camaro Z28 A4 1999 Silver Camaro SS 6M 2002 White Camaro Z28 A4

03-09-2013, 02:15 PM	#2
IBM camaro Texas HT5 Drives: IBM Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tx Posts: 1,335	I think there really isn't like a base class corvette it's the top of Chevys production preformance line. If its faster than it is and if not either way we have very fast cars with a Bowie on them, but there still different there is a reason why the c7 has 2 seats

03-09-2013, 02:32 PM	#3
arabiannight975 Drives: '10 Jeep Srt8, '12 Camry,'10 Accord Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Posts: 26	^^ good thought, I am actually thinking about what to get! I am not sure of what the C7's base price will be, I agree its in a differnet class then a Camaro but not by alot. I was at the Challenger forum the other day and was having the same disucssing and it turned out pretty interesting, though I love challengers but too bad they have very little power. HellCat challenger is coming out soon, a 6.2L supercharged, lets see how much HP it produces! I am sure the current Challenger Srt8 vs a C7 Stingray would be a C7's win for sure cuz of the power to weight ratio! About Camaro's I can't say much, it will surely be quicker then the SS but where it stands with a Zl-1 is a question to be asked! How much is the Zl-1 base price ?

03-09-2013, 04:29 PM	#4
avt12882 Drives: 2010 camaro ss1 inferno orange Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: davie,fla Posts: 113	that's a win win. your not going to go wrong on either car

03-10-2013, 03:50 AM	#5
KKreme15 Drives: C6 Z06 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dayton, MD Posts: 1,645	Stock base C6's have run in the high 11s in the quarter mile. The fastest stock ZL1 is like 11.7 maybe? The C7 may be around that range for most people, with low 11 sec hero runs

03-10-2013, 11:15 PM	#7
SILVERLS3 Drives: 2012 silver ice 2ss/rs camaro Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 69	heard the base model c7 will have a 5.3 with less than 400 hp maybe the ZL1 can keep up with that :o

03-11-2013, 01:50 PM	#12
Kevlar382 Drives: '12 ZL1; '71 RS/Z28; '99 Vette Conv Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Holland MI Posts: 599 View My Garage	Two completely different cars. Corvette is a sports car. Zl1 is a muscle car. Porsche's and Corvette's are what our wife's and/or girl friends drive. I like muscle cars, although I might want to still my wife's C7 every now and then when she gets it

03-11-2013, 02:42 PM	#13
ayousef Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 757	try to do a power to weight ratio calculation and I think the corvette always has less drivetrain loss compared to other cars, not 100% sure why since I havent looked into it. Then there is the aerodynamic advantage of the Corvette as well. __________________ 1150bhp Whipple 4.0 Supercharged 427ci Camaro ZL1