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Originally Posted by 35th02ss
Correct FOLKS. We can do whatever we want to the car and not meet goverment standards.
To answer your question on the R&D aspect. I believe GM spreads that cost over the life of the particular nameplate. Meaning when they do R&D for a certain car Z/28 for this matter they look at how long its going to be made and around how many units they plan to make over the span of its life. maybe Number 3 can expand on this...
BTW I dont remember many people complaining when the C6 Z06 came out about the cost.
I dont believe you answered my eariler question. If the Z/28 was 65K would YOU buy it?
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Agree that folks didn't complain about the C6 z06. But note that the Z28 costs the same, yet it will never reach the performance of the C6 z06. That would clearly be impossible with the same power but 700lb more weight. Would I buy one at $65? Not until I saw independent track tests from the likes of Mr Pobst to get a pecking order right. Including how it does against the Z51 which would still be 10Gs less. If it were comparable to Z51 performance wise and was within 5Gs or so then yes, I'd pay that premium for the rear seat. But not circa 20Gs. For that I can get a nice tow vehicle for a 2 seater track car.