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Originally Posted by sprintamx
It's the whole design package and presence of the Z06 that I'm looking at. That, or C7 Z51 for the more sensible approach. A built C5 (or C6) is arguably the best value for a high HP track car. With a capable driver at the wheel, you need some kind of Cup car to legitimately challenge those cars. I just can't seem to get there though . . . Now, the upcoming GT 350, maybe a different story.
Funniest track video in my little world was my friend in a Lotus Exige Cup getting absolutely toasted by a C6 ZR1 on the straights at VIR, and then catching the Vette at every corner. 300+ hp and torque differential is NOT better than a competent driver in a well-balanced car. Leaving driving skills aside, the interesting thing is that the Exige is so good, even average drivers pick up lots of time. Getting it to 10/10ths though, takes a special person.
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C7 Z06 has the upper hand with its superior handling and braking abilities, the only problem is the positive displacement SC that results in heat soak.. Motortrend and Randy Pobst already mentioned that when they tested it. In short, new C7 Z06 engine with FI sucks, I heard that they were planning to come up with a bigger cubic engine NA motor but emissions was the problem..
I agree with your lightweight car advantage comments, and that's the exact reason why I switched to a lighter car after driving all bigger power cars (vettes, etc)
However, ZR1 can still out handle many lightweight cars with its superior PSM and MagneRide technology (which is even improved on the newer C7 cars) unless it is a really tight track.. most likely, the guy behind the wheel couldn't push the ZR1 (very common for a Supercar
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