12-04-2013, 03:31 PM | #1 |
Do you guys think the z06 is the big brother?
I want to hear some opinions on if you guys think the z06 is the big brother to the Z/28. It sure seems like it is, since they are both light weight, high revving naturally aspirated v8, and meant to kill everything on the track. Do you guys agree that the Corvette z06 is the big brother to the Camaro Z/28 or is it not quite that simple?
__________________
|
|
12-04-2013, 07:40 PM | #2 |
Account Suspended
Drives: some to distraction Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Location: Location:
Posts: 627
|
Actually, the Z06-Z07 is its shorter, lighter brother, with the same muscle mass and bigger feet, who can run a sprint, cross-country or an obstacle course in a quicker time.
|
12-04-2013, 07:44 PM | #3 |
Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Home of the brave
Posts: 4,851
|
Corvette is the GM high performance halo car. The new Z/28 is a niche car, a purpose built ride for road racing. Perhaps it harkens to the thoughts of engineers, in a way, like back in '67. Any Z06 or ZR1 variant of the Stingray Vette will be more cross engineered to fit more needs of consumers than the Z/28 will be. They will be built, there are no specs or information on them yet, but be rest assured they will be coming. The Vette is above the Camaro. It's the top of the food chain Chevy performance model. And that's the way it's always been, and will continue to be, and it's all good with me. If you want a low slung two seat brawler, get the Vette. The Z/28 can still fit 4, but why bother...it's a tracker par excellence. The ZL1 does what the Vette does to a degree, but is more comfortable. Something for everyone here, Find new roads...
__________________
In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.
|
12-04-2013, 08:42 PM | #4 | |
Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Verona, WI
Posts: 1,924
|
Quote:
I think the Z28 benefits from the experience and development of the Corvette models for sure, but I think the personalities of the two cars are very different. I can see where a lot of people probably make the conclusion you are asking about though. Both are very high performance track cars built with a purpose. I wouldn't mind owning both so I could compare the two and give real world experience feedback!! But that will not be in the cards for me.
__________________
|
|
12-04-2013, 08:52 PM | #5 | |
Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Home of the brave
Posts: 4,851
|
Quote:
__________________
In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.
|
|
12-04-2013, 11:56 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 479
|
I don't even feel like they are closely related...second cousin maybe. Def not from the same uterus in my opinion.
|
12-05-2013, 08:26 PM | #7 |
Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Home of the brave
Posts: 4,851
|
Brothers from the same mother, but distinctly differrent they are.
__________________
In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.
|
12-06-2013, 02:27 PM | #8 |
Drives: Corvette Z06 Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: South FL
Posts: 83
|
I made a post about this just now actually....
Why get the Z28 when you can get a low mileage Z06 and outperform this car stock for stock? |
12-06-2013, 02:46 PM | #9 |
Drives: 2012 Ram 1980 Malibu Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Otherside of the screen
Posts: 362
|
in my case - im tempted to dump my Z06 so i can take my kids with
Also some just prefer Camaros over Corvettes and vice versa. As with your other thread - Z06s with the Z07 package have the CC brakes on them. And i would not be surprised if there are a few Z06s still sitting on lots brand new. If you want a Z06 by all means buy one. They are great cars. |
|
|
|
|