U-DRAG RACE: 2023 Corvette Z06 vs. 2020 Shelby GT500! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

FarmerFran · 07-05-2023, 06:54 PM

You all sleeping on me?

ariZona28 · 07-06-2023, 05:12 PM

Nice vid. Not too surprised by the results. That Z is such a phenomenal performance machine there's no way the big Stang with "older" technology can keep up. I know there's a lot of haters here but after being around the Mustangs in the track environment I have developed quite a bit of respect for them. I'm not a Ford guy by any means but if I was I'd probably own one for "entertainment" purposes.

Anslkyn · 07-08-2023, 02:39 AM

Yep, the Z06's performance is insane. That supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine is a beast, giving it crazy power and torque. And let's not forget the handling. This baby can hug corners like nobody's business)

However, I like how the Z06 also brings some serious entertainment value to the table. I imagine cruising down the highway with the top down, wind in my hair, and the engine roaring behind me. It's like being in my own action movie XD

And let me tell you, the Corvette Z06 knows how to turn heads. Its aggressive design makes it the star of the show wherever my brother goes (yup, he owns it). People are really snapping pictures and giving him the thumbs up. He's like being a celebrity on its wheels

He likes to say all this entertainment doesn't have to break the bank (my brother means it doesn't cost so much for the pleasure it brings him).

Cheers,
Ansel

302crossram · 07-08-2023, 08:06 AM

Z06 is NA

ZL1 vs Z06 would be a better race

eff that Shelby hambeast

FarmerFran · 07-08-2023, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Anslkyn

Yep, the Z06's performance is insane. That supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine is a beast, giving it crazy power and torque. And let's not forget the handling. This baby can hug corners like nobody's business)

However, I like how the Z06 also brings some serious entertainment value to the table. I imagine cruising down the highway with the top down, wind in my hair, and the engine roaring behind me. It's like being in my own action movie XD

And let me tell you, the Corvette Z06 knows how to turn heads. Its aggressive design makes it the star of the show wherever my brother goes (yup, he owns it). People are really snapping pictures and giving him the thumbs up. He's like being a celebrity on its wheels

He likes to say all this entertainment doesn't have to break the bank (my brother means it doesn't cost so much for the pleasure it brings him).

Cheers,
Ansel

The Z06 is a 5.5-liter V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft engine. No boost.

302crossram · 07-08-2023, 08:45 AM

ZO6 is NA as it should be

Martinjlm · 07-09-2023, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bivolella

Uhmm, while it has power and torque, I wouldn't call it insane. Ok, its handling is good, but not unique. And I think, or at least for me, the Z06 comes with a hefty price tag(

Compared to a ZL1, hefty. Compared to the cars it actually competes with, straight up bargain. All a matter of perspective.

Realist · 07-09-2023, 10:57 AM

Turned out exactly as I expected. Maybe if they heated the tires or had a longer run, it would have been closer. The z06 is so impressive, especially for those with connections to dealers or GM for easy money flips. Biggest takeaway for me is what a shame that both aren’t available with a manual transmission.

102SS · 07-09-2023, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bivolella

Uhmm, while it has power and torque, I wouldn't call it insane. Ok, its handling is good, but not unique. And I think, or at least for me, the Z06 comes with a hefty price tag(

The Z06 has the highest horsepower of any NA production V8 ever made at 670HP

Pretty impressive if you ask me

For the average working guy yes its unobtainium but this is geared toward the people who buy exotics for 2 or 3 times the price

Blue 13 · 07-09-2023, 12:21 PM

While impressive what’s the benefit? I’d rather have it supercharged and making 800+. There are plenty of cars making 700+. The Shelby was running it down.

Puddin · 07-09-2023, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 102SS

The Z06 has the highest horsepower of any NA production V8 ever made at 670HP

Pretty impressive if you ask me

For the average working guy yes its unobtainium but this is geared toward the people who buy exotics for 2 or 3 times the price

That's the issue I have with these new Corvettes. They were always the working man's sports car that were affordable and punched well above their class. Now they're just like any other exotic and GM is fine with that since they're all for the electric push.

Wyzz Kydd · 07-10-2023, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

Compared to a ZL1, hefty. Compared to the cars it actually competes with, straight up bargain. All a matter of perspective.

I agree. You get what you pay for and with the Vette you're getting supercar performance at a reasonable price. If not for the interior and the lack of a manual transmission I would be taking a serious look at a Z06.

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Originally Posted by Blue 13

While impressive what’s the benefit? I’d rather have it supercharged and making 800+. There are plenty of cars making 700+. The Shelby was running it down.

Which car crossed the finish line several car lengths ahead of the other? It wasn't even close. How much extra do you have to pay for a Z06 that spanks a Shelby 500 GT? Answer, not much.

FarmerFran · 07-10-2023, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Wyzz Kydd

Which car crossed the finish line several car lengths ahead of the other? It wasn't even close.

The McLaren?

Wyzz Kydd · 07-10-2023, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

The McLaren?

I didn't see one of those in the video you posted. Might be fun to watch, but the McLaren is out of my price range. The Shelby and Z06 are not.

07-06-2023, 05:12 PM	#2
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,233	Nice vid. Not too surprised by the results. That Z is such a phenomenal performance machine there's no way the big Stang with "older" technology can keep up. I know there's a lot of haters here but after being around the Mustangs in the track environment I have developed quite a bit of respect for them. I'm not a Ford guy by any means but if I was I'd probably own one for "entertainment" purposes. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

07-09-2023, 12:21 PM	#10
Blue 13 3P171 USAF Combat Arms Drives: 2013 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Olmsted AFB Posts: 264	While impressive what’s the benefit? I’d rather have it supercharged and making 800+. There are plenty of cars making 700+. The Shelby was running it down. __________________ 416ci LS3/Vortech V7/Built 6L80 991.8 RWHP 792.4 RWTQ

07-08-2023, 02:39 AM	#3
Anslkyn Drives: V8 Camaro LT1 Join Date: May 2023 Location: US Posts: 9	Yep, the Z06's performance is insane. That supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine is a beast, giving it crazy power and torque. And let's not forget the handling. This baby can hug corners like nobody's business) However, I like how the Z06 also brings some serious entertainment value to the table. I imagine cruising down the highway with the top down, wind in my hair, and the engine roaring behind me. It's like being in my own action movie XD And let me tell you, the Corvette Z06 knows how to turn heads. Its aggressive design makes it the star of the show wherever my brother goes (yup, he owns it). People are really snapping pictures and giving him the thumbs up. He's like being a celebrity on its wheels He likes to say all this entertainment doesn't have to break the bank (my brother means it doesn't cost so much for the pleasure it brings him). Cheers, Ansel

07-08-2023, 08:06 AM	#4
302crossram Drives: 2023 Sharkskin 2SS Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: NWFL Posts: 758	Z06 is NA ZL1 vs Z06 would be a better race eff that Shelby hambeast

07-08-2023, 08:45 AM	#6
302crossram Drives: 2023 Sharkskin 2SS Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: NWFL Posts: 758	ZO6 is NA as it should be

07-09-2023, 10:57 AM	#8
Realist Drives: No Camaro :( Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Burbs Posts: 1,136	Turned out exactly as I expected. Maybe if they heated the tires or had a longer run, it would have been closer. The z06 is so impressive, especially for those with connections to dealers or GM for easy money flips. Biggest takeaway for me is what a shame that both aren’t available with a manual transmission.