C6 Corvette

[harborman]

I finally went for a ride in a brand new C6, 650HP Vette. Quite a fast car, very fast, extremely fast! A slight touch on the throttle and it would lay rubber and fish tail. Gets up to 100 instantly, almost scary. It was an automatic, I think 7 speed and no way could you shift it faster, amazing. The owner said he had to buy it so he could get in line for a C7, which he has on order. The car is quite sophisticated, I think four different settings for ride and the dash display changes with each. The seating was not as good as a 928, at least for me as I am 6'3". Handling wise, I would say comparable to the 928, at least in touring mode. No one actually needs 650HP and 1,000HP in the C7 is almost crazy. It was neat to be in the C6 but a car that can scare the hell out of you with it's tremendous acceleration. A car you can get into a whole bunch of trouble with!

[19psi]

Was that a standard or Z06? I keep thinking of getting into a newer Vette but I really like the Maserati too. Problem with the Maserati is that's it's another high maintenance car that seems to need a clutch every 3rd oil change...seriously, 18K miles appears to be the average and that's with the computer operating the clutching for you. Real manual trans is no better.

Vette is dime-a-dozen but also bullet proof with an endless aftermarket. I also see the C6s are dirt cheap now that the C7 is out. Mainly torn between the C5 which I think is much nicer looking than the C6 but the C6 has more power and technology.

Glad you enjoyed your test ride and good thing the battery didn't fail while you were in it!
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/texas-man-72-dies-trapped-corvette-dream-car-article-1.2253934

If only GM would have put in large secondary release levers with door symbols on them or big noticeable levers to pop off the removable roof!

[Pete R]

If the cars are stock the C6's are in the 400s for hp and the C7's are in the 600's. There are a lot of drivers aids in them. A local track guy has a C7 and the instructors have been complaining that the car actually makes them sick. I think the intrusion of the electronics creates unnatural motions that they aren't used to. Performance wise the 928 isn't even in the same ball park. I think the interiors in the Vettes still aren't world class like the rest of the car. I'll take a 928 interior any day. If you think it's scary now, wait until it rains, they are almost useless

[harborman]

Originally Posted by 19psi

Was that a standard or Z06? I keep thinking of getting into a newer Vette but I really like the Maserati too. Problem with the Maserati is that's it's another high maintenance car that seems to need a clutch every 3rd oil change...seriously, 18K miles appears to be the average and that's with the computer operating the clutching for you. Real manual trans is no better.

Vette is dime-a-dozen but also bullet proof with an endless aftermarket. I also see the C6s are dirt cheap now that the C7 is out. Mainly torn between the C5 which I think is much nicer looking than the C6 but the C6 has more power and technology.

Glad you enjoyed your test ride and good thing the battery didn't fail while you were in it!
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/texas-man-72-dies-trapped-corvette-dream-car-article-1.2253934

If only GM would have put in large secondary release levers with door symbols on them or big noticeable levers to pop off the removable roof!

This particular C6 Vette said 650 on the console and in a few other places. It is brand new, only had 2,500 miles on it. I believe it was super charged. According to the guy who owned it, only 500 C7's will be made and there is quite a waiting list. Vette's are a dime a dozen for sure, many produced but probably the biggest bang for your buck compared to Ferrari, Porsche and others. As Jay Leno said, one tenth the cost for the same performance of a European car.

The interior was really nice, well made leather, looked high quality to me. It just felt a bit tight inside for me. I was really impressed with the car on the whole, massive tires, brakes, etc. It's performance was phenomenal, a set you back in the seat ball buster of acceleration. I would say wicked, bad ass, not to be messed with. The car was a convert, white in color, tan and red interior. Dash is all computer screen. A state of the art car for sure, but I still like my old 928 which is fast enough for me and comfortable. But would I like this Vette, of course.

[harborman]

This is what I was in:
"The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is a version of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray with 6.2L supercharged intercooled LT4 engine with 1.7L Eaton R1740 TVS supercharger, which makes 650 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. It also has Rotocast A356T6 aluminum cylinder heads, a removable roof panel, seven-speed Tremec manual with rev-matching technology or an Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, a removable carbon fiber roof panel, uniquely calibrated SLA-type front and rear suspension design, standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control dampers, standard smart electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD) integrated with Electronic Stability Control and Performance Traction Management systems, Michelin Pilot Sport P285/30ZR19 front and 335/25ZR20 rear tires."

[riber.bentsen]

So a C7 Z06, not a C6. Very different cars indeed. But sounds like a fun time

I'm guessing your buddy is in line for a C7 ZR1.

[Landseer]

Wow Rudy, they say those things are the best buy in all of supercardom.

Hey, question of another sort, I've got a coworker here with a dream of owning a late 80s to mid 90s xj. Didn't you have one in your cross hairs a couple years ago?

[harborman]

Originally Posted by Landseer

Wow Rudy, they say those things are the best buy in all of supercardom.

Hey, question of another sort, I've got a coworker here with a dream of owning a late 80s to mid 90s xj. Didn't you have one in your cross hairs a couple years ago?

Hi Chris, Yes I had a chance to buy a 1997 XJ8 convert with 2,300 original miles on it for about $12,000. Same guy I bought my 928 from. He sold the Jag for about $15K to one of my friends here. Probably was a good deal.

That Corvette I was just in was a 2015 Z06, not a C6 as I first mentioned. We had it out on I-94 and burned rubber at about 60 mph getting on the expressway. It fish tailed a bit. We got it over 100 mph faster than you could blink! There was just too much traffic yesterday to open it up more. The thing is ridiculously fast. An inexperienced driver could easily kill himself in this thing. It can put the power to the pavement big time! Yep if you want to go crazy fast, it's a lot for the money and probably quite reliable. Doing about 70 my buddy went to pass and it pined me in the seat, nasty, nasty power!

[Danglerb]

The sort of car that does nothing for me. A decade ago I was at a tuner shop and rode shotgun with a laptop to mess with the AFR on a 900 hp Mustang. Spun the tires in every gear, screaming fast, and all I thought was what a waste for a street car. Its the sort of car you see forsale six months later when tickets and insurance get too painful, or you just want something more fun and/or comfortable.

[Pete R]

Originally Posted by Danglerb

The sort of car that does nothing for me. A decade ago I was at a tuner shop and rode shotgun with a laptop to mess with the AFR on a 900 hp Mustang. Spun the tires in every gear, screaming fast, and all I thought was what a waste for a street car. Its the sort of car you see forsale six months later when tickets and insurance get too painful, or you just want something more fun and/or comfortable.

I still like to see the high hp engineered cars but I tend to agree. They are pretty much useless on the street when 3/4 of their speed is illegal. Unless they guy is an experienced track guy they are also useless on the track. It's very hard to learn proper driving in something like that and is extremely frustrating when guys in Miata's are passing you. They are pretty much for rich people to take out a couple time a month and show off.... man I wish I was rich

[harborman]

Originally Posted by Danglerb

The sort of car that does nothing for me. A decade ago I was at a tuner shop and rode shotgun with a laptop to mess with the AFR on a 900 hp Mustang. Spun the tires in every gear, screaming fast, and all I thought was what a waste for a street car. Its the sort of car you see forsale six months later when tickets and insurance get too painful, or you just want something more fun and/or comfortable.

The Z06 is no Mustang! The C7 coming out is suppose to have over 800HP or more. These cars do handle very well, not like the old muscle cars, fast in a straight line, just don't make any turns. Of course, no one needs 650, 750, 1,000 HP on the street. That Vette is impressive and is fun to drive. For the money, it's a real deal. If you can spend $120K, insurance is no problem. Tickets might be on the other hand. That Z06 is quite a car at a fraction of the price of Ferrari or Porache!

[harborman]

Originally Posted by Pete R

I still like to see the high hp engineered cars but I tend to agree. They are pretty much useless on the street when 3/4 of their speed is illegal. Unless they guy is an experienced track guy they are also useless on the track. It's very hard to learn proper driving in something like that and is extremely frustrating when guys in Miata's are passing you. They are pretty much for rich people to take out a couple time a month and show off.... man I wish I was rich

The fascinating thing is the Vette has put a super sports car in an accessible price range for a middle class person. You don't need to spend $800,000 to get the experience. You can get it serviced almost any where here, not being stuck out in no mans land waiting for parts from Italy. Driving the Z06 can get you in a lot of trouble if you are trying to be a race car driver with no experience!

[tmpusfugit]

When 2 Corvettes Go Full Blast In A School Zone, Instant Karma Pays A BRUTAL Visit

this video has been around for awhile, but it happened in my neighborhood, it is worth review, and neither of these dimwits had 650 hp or 900hp or what ever...they could get in trouble with a Yugo because they have no sense. I think these 2 Vettes are in the under 500 hp ranges....

[19psi]

As an added bonus, turn on all the driver assist controls and it transforms into one of the safest cars on the road.
So much bang for the buck, it's hard to believe GM makes any profit on them.

[JK McDonald]

Earlier this year a friend took me for a ride in his new 2015 Vette convertible - super nice car. Naturally he had to demonstrate all the electronic gadgets, suspension settings and displays. I think the exterior designers have kind of run out of ideas though because it is starting to look kind of strange from the front and rear.

While in Galveston for the 4th we were running east along the sea wall in heavy traffic when a new Vette eased up along side me in "Lady In Red". He suddenly seemed to squat down squeal his tires, leap forward about two car lengths and take a hard left turn threading a hole in the opposite lane of cars.....Don't know what that was all about - but I've often seen late model Mustangs, Cameros, Challengers, etc... blow by peddle to the metal once they read "Porsche" across my back side. I guess they do the same thing when weaving past a Vette ?

The funny thing is that when I was talking car design with my friend with the new Vette and told him the 928 had placed the transmission in the rear since the late 70's he thought I was just trying to pi$$ him off. They can certainly be a touchy bunch after spending $71k on a car. After an earlier high speed test ride up some interstate on ramps in "Miss Purdy" and telling him that with a little careful shopping I can probably buy about 20 pretty good 928's for that kind of money - he's been a bit scarce.

Those new Vettes are nice cars.....Michael

[harborman]

Originally Posted by JK McDonald

Earlier this year a friend took me for a ride in his new 2015 Vette convertible - super nice car. Naturally he had to demonstrate all the electronic gadgets, suspension settings and displays. I think the exterior designers have kind of run out of ideas though because it is starting to look kind of strange from the front and rear.

While in Galveston for the 4th we were running east along the sea wall in heavy traffic when a new Vette eased up along side me in "Lady In Red". He suddenly seemed to squat down squeal his tires, leap forward about two car lengths and take a hard left turn threading a hole in the opposite lane of cars.....Don't know what that was all about - but I've often seen late model Mustangs, Cameros, Challengers, etc... blow by peddle to the metal once they read "Porsche" across my back side. I guess they do the same thing when weaving past a Vette ?

The funny thing is that when I was talking car design with my friend with the new Vette and told him the 928 had placed the transmission in the rear since the late 70's he thought I was just trying to pi$$ him off. They can certainly be a touchy bunch after spending $71k on a car. After an earlier high speed test ride up some interstate on ramps in "Miss Purdy" and telling him that with a little careful shopping I can probably buy about 20 pretty good 928's for that kind of money - he's been a bit scarce.

Those new Vettes are nice cars.....Michael

I never had a Vette show off as I was driving my 928 but a lot of others have. Porsche does get attention. Of course the 928 was way ahead of it's time and it took GM with the Vette, years to catch up. Naturally our 928's cannot compete speed wise with a new Vette, especially a Z06, or many of the new cars. Not sure how much GM makes on the Corvette. After the "bail out" they were considering dropping the Vette line and I was wishing if that happened, that Ford would pick up the Vette. I am sure someone would have. GM now puts the Z06 drive train in their new Caddy! 650HP in a Caddy! Guess Grampa and the grand kids want to go fast these days on their way to Mickyd's .

[tmpusfugit]

Cadillac CTS-V Videos | V600, V650, V700 | Hennessey Performance

[tmpusfugit]

or the Corvette version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-gzNi6MRwI&annotation_id=52f211b8-0-2283-82a6-1a11c1c0fc&feature=iv&src_vid=S9-NvjzgbmM

[Danglerb]

Its easy to bump the numbers on a car, high HP etc, what is hard is to end up with a car that is long term fun to drive.

[tlister67]

My wife's X1 has 300 hp and I think that is about as much HP/weight as I need for the street. You really have to pay attention to speed when passing, normal for me throttle input take you past 100 real quick. You can only drive these fast cars very short times at the limit before breaking laws or putting yourself in danger.