Z51 Vette may be clue toward Z/28 price

[Wondering]

Originally Posted by Cody6.2

Especially since the 1LE already looks to match the Z51 in the handling department. With that being said I expected the new C7 to exceed some of the C6 performance numbers by a bigger margin.

When did the 1LE run a 2:51 at VIR?

[GQ4Life]

Originally Posted by backtotintops

I think EXACTLY the opposite. I think the "ring" time definitely will be faster than the current Zo6 AND I actually think it will be faster then the ZR1's ring time and because of it being faster than the vettes is all the reasoning in the price...we will not get a confirmed "ring" time until it is so over the top...your cigar is gonna fall out and burn the carpet

Think package not just 600 lbs and 80hp etc...the suspension has never been used in any other gm vehicle. The z28 is gonna punish everything and then the new Z07 and ZR1 will get it all back...the ebb and flow. This is why I worry it's gonna be real expensive.

I don't see that on ring. Too heavy not enough power. Unless they mount slicks

[GQ4Life]

Originally Posted by Wondering

When did the 1LE run a 2:51 at VIR?

2:58.34
not quite there lol

Z/28 guessing will run about 2:56 being slightly faster & handle slightly better

[KKreme15]

Originally Posted by GQ4Life

2:58.34
not quite there lol

Z/28 guessing will run about 2:56 being slightly faster & handle slightly better

Z/28 will be much faster than that - run by Chevy engineers. Chevy engineers did 2:45 at VIR in the zr1, 2:51.x in the new c7 w/ z51, and 2:52.4 in the ZL1. Z/28 will be faster than the ZL1. Don't use car and driver lightning lap times to compare with what manufacturers run/will run.

[GQ4Life]

Originally Posted by KKreme15

Z/28 will be much faster than that - run by Chevy engineers. Chevy engineers did 2:45 at VIR in the zr1, 2:51.x in the new c7 w/ z51, and 2:52.4 in the ZL1. Z/28 will be faster than the ZL1. Don't use car and driver lightning lap times to compare with what manufacturers run/will run.

Couldnt find those comparison works the same. Gonna be most likely about 2 second faster then ZL1..

[KKreme15]

ZL1

[KKreme15]

ZR1 for reference, to those who think the z/28 will be close to z06 (which is close to zr1)


If the z/28 is 3 sec/lap faster at Milford proving grounds (2.9 mi, roughly 1 sec per mile), and the VIR course is 4.2 mi, let's say the z is 4.2 sec/lap faster at VIR, that would still out it a few seconds per lap behind the c6 zr1 at VIR, a gap that would grow much larger at the Nurburgring. I don't think the z/28 will put up z06 numbers at the ring

[SlingShot]

I think the price will be $68k- $72k based on low production numbers, and that doesn't include the dealer mark up's ...

[Mamooth]

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

the new Z28 costs 70,000 to make

Originally Posted by backtotintops

I actually think it will be faster then the ZR1's ring time

Guys... you are all expecting an awful lot from this vehicle. There is no doubt it will be good, amazing even, but come on. Keep your expectations in line with something resembling reality or you're just setting yourself up for disappointment later.

Originally Posted by SlingShot

I think the price will be $68k- $72k based on low production numbers, and that doesn't include the dealer mark up's ...

This (the Z/28) could literally be one of the most price gouged Chevrolets ever produced. If they can pound it up you, they're gonna.

[Cody6.2]

Originally Posted by Wondering

When did the 1LE run a 2:51 at VIR?

I don't care what it ran at VIR.

[GQ4Life]

Originally Posted by KKreme15

ZR1

ZR1 is such a beast.. seem to like averages 1.2Gs on the turns.. 1.3Gs on the braking.. damn!!!.. imagine if they found a way to get the ZR1 300lbs lighter

[Mikes SS]

Either way I look at it and not at all concerning myself with creature comforts or drivability on the street, I can not see spending that much money for a "CAMARO" I have owned a 1978, 1980, 1985, 1991 and a 2010 Camaro...absolutely love the car and what is stands for, but just speding a retarded amount of money for a badge as most will do, it just plain silly.

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

Nope, but if I had the money I would be in the same dilemma you are. The sucky part for you is that you probably won't get to test drive a Z/28. As much as I love the new Stingray if I had to choose I would go with the Z.

Yes I agree. I'm pretty sure what to expect though. It will be very firm no doubt. I'm a Camaro guy first, however the C7 is much more exotic than any previous Corvette and that intrigues me. Also the price of the Z/28 is highly unknown. I have NO doubt it will hold its value better than the C7.

[tramtwo]

Originally Posted by Cody6.2

I don't care what it ran at VIR.