Will the new Z06 fit the criteria for supercar?

[shank0668]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I have enough reason to believe there may not be a C7 ZR1 considering what's in development right now.

Okay, different name tag, same idea?

[Manbearpig]

I can see both sides of reasoning as well. Makes this all the more interesting. Price does play a part as well as exclusivity but if that's the case, is there a category for perhaps super performance? It doesn't seem like supercar goes hand in hand with performance although there are some incredible machines in that category being marketed. Has the definition of supercar maybe changed over time as well?

Then again, I might be just reading too much into it. It doesn't change my sentiment of getting a Z06, just interested.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by shank0668

Okay, different name tag, same idea?

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[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I have enough reason to believe there may not be a C7 ZR1 considering what's in development right now.

If the Z06 ends up being the top Corvette, it should have been called ZR1.

[AZCamaroFan]

it depends if we're talking cars that are status symbols based on exclusivity and price
or cars that perform. the ZO6 will perform with anything.

[TOBY J]

Originally Posted by Billy10mm

I'm a no. A supercar isn't just about stats. It's about a certain amount of exclusivity too, and regardless of which version it is, it is still a Corvette.

McLaren 12C, Ferrari 458 & F12, Lamborghini Gallardo & Murcielago, and a few others. Even the 911 Turbo or GT2/3 variants aren't supercars in my book (maybe because I work in Manhattan and see 911s lining the streets).

McLaren P1, Porsche 918, La Ferrari ... hyper-cars.

That said .. if I had $300K to spend on a new vehicle right now, C7 Z06 and a Z/28 would be a great combo (Z/28 would allow me to take both my sons for a blast instead of 1 at a time). Although I personally believe the Z06 isn't a supercar, it it were my money, I wouldn't care one iota.

agree not a super car but super value

[ilirg]

Super car means performance, not price and status?! Wtf does status and price have to do with anything, if it competes on par with imports that have the status then it deserves to be called a Super Car. PERIOD

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by ilirg

Super car means performance, not price and status?! Wtf does status and price have to do with anything, if it competes on par with imports that have the status then it deserves to be called a Super Car. PERIOD

Its not the price and status per-se, but the underlying reasons for why those cars are very expensive & highly revered. They are low volume, practically hand built, and have nearly luxury car level interior appointments. That adds a premium price, and most people appreciate the extra effort that goes into building cars that way. It might not be worth it to you, its not really worth it to me (there's plenty of things I'd do with half a million dollars before I head to an exotic dealership) but that is what separates a 'fast car' from a 'super car'.

[TOBY J]

Originally Posted by ilirg

Super car means performance, not price and status?! Wtf does status and price have to do with anything, if it competes on par with imports that have the status then it deserves to be called a Super Car. PERIOD

check the TRUE definition of super car via google
very very limited qty and on a different par all together.

a GT-R and 911 aren't super cars either.

[evilstevie]

Originally Posted by ilirg

Super car means performance, not price and status?! Wtf does status and price have to do with anything, if it competes on par with imports that have the status then it deserves to be called a Super Car. PERIOD

So the guy in the trailer down the street from me with the blown POS 1986 5.0 that runs mid 11's has a "supercar" because it's faster than a Lambo?
I don't think so.

Unfortunately, exclusivity and status DO play into the term supercar. The best thing you could say about the new Z06 is that it has supercar performance for everyman price.

Like the guy above already posted "If I can afford it, it ain't a supercar."

[camarowa]

No. People should really learn the true meaning of "super car".

[AG1LE]

Originally Posted by camarowa

No. People should really learn the true meaning of "super car".

Enlighten us please

[derklug]

As stated before, a super-car is a combination of performance and exclusivity. Not only do you have to be able to afford a super-car, you have to be deemed worthy of owning a super-car. Just walking in with a checkbook won't get you behind the wheel of a P1, but will get you a Corvette, GTR, or 911. For my money, I would take the Corvette and let the owner of the super car gloat to himself about how exclusive he is as he watched my taillights walk away. Then again, I spent more money to get a car with fewer creature comforts, which still confuses my wife.

[Thrillz]

Supercar
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Supercar (disambiguation).
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport World Record Edition - the fastest road legal production car reaching 431 km/h
Pagani Zonda
Porsche 918 Spyder
Koenigsegg Agera R

A supercar is a very expensive and fast sports car.[1][2] Supercars are marketed by automakers as unusual and include limited production specials from an "elite" automaker, standard-looking cars modified for power and performance, as well as models that appeal to enthusiasts from smaller manufacturers.[3]

"Supercar" is also a label custom car retrofitters reserve for their showcase, one-of-a-kind project vehicles; typically these are very extensively modified collectible muscle cars, sports cars or grand touring automobiles updated to the very latest "streetable" racing technology





Even though it has the performance and looks but its not a exclusive limited production vehicle so by the very definition i would say no.