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Originally Posted by Dragoneye
Not that I care...because I don't. I really, really, really, really don't...but I was browsing around Motor Trend's site and found some relevant info:
Laguna Seca lap times:
2008 BMW M3 -- 1:42.96
2010 Camaro -- 1:45.72
I decided, for kicks and giggles to go online and build myself an identically-equipped M3 and Chevy Camaro. I recognize the more advanced technologies built into the M3...it's the German way to make things more complicated than they need to be...but all I'm concerned with here is the bottom line:
BMW M3: $63,000
Camaro: $36,000
Difference: $27,000
So, for $27,000, you get a whole...2.76 seconds around a track. Or...$10,000 a second....yup....sounds worth it to me. Besides, 2010 was Chevy's first attempt. In the coming years, the Camaro will be further refined to reduce that gap significantly...
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Ok, let's make another comparison.
Nurburgring lap times:
Nissan GT-R: 7:26.70
Corvette ZR-1: 7:26.40
Prices: I realize the GT-R uses more advanced technology than a pushrod engine with a blower. It also uses awd, has more seats, has better interior, has aluminum body panels...Wait, what are the prices?
Nissan GT-R: $80,000
Corvette ZR-1: $110,000
Difference: $30,000
So, for 30k, you get a whole.... .3 seconds around a track...Or
$100,000 a second....yup...sounds worth it to me. Besides, 2008 was Nissan's first attempt. In the coming years, the GT-R Spec V will be further refined to beat the Corvette...