GM announces Z06 Vette
#21
Owning a "Vintage" car insurance company pays well as you can tell by this report by its owner. None-the-less he was blown away by the new Vette.
C7 OR 911?
By: McKeel Hagerty
I’ve been following the development of the C7 Corvette for a long time — everything from trying to pry a few hints out of GM’s Ed Welburn when I’d see him at events to making sure that I was present at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit when it was unveiled in January 2013. And I’m one of those rare guys who is both a Corvette and a Porsche fan, owning both a 1967 911S and a 1963 Split Window coupe.
Having recently taken delivery of a 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, I was more than anxious to see how the new Porsche and Corvette stacked up against each other in an informal “daily driver” setting. I have to say that I wasn’t disappointed. In fact, I was floored at what you get for the money in the Corvette. From a seat-of-the-pants standpoint, it was virtually impossible to discern any performance difference between the two cars. I doubt that it could be done on a public road without endangering car, driver and all bystanders.
Although they statistically match up pretty closely, the Corvette’s V-8 felt like it had much more low-end torque, which made it feel like the faster car. It’s a testament to the 911’s advanced PDK transmission that the six-cylinder 911 makes it such a close match.
As an aside, I have to mention that far more people took cell phone shots of me driving the Corvette than the Porsche. Although the 991 is the all-new version of the 911, there’s a lot that’s familiar in it and the noticeable distinctions are less obvious. Not so with the Corvette. It’s really made the leap from America’s sports car to America’s super car. And I am sure the recently announced Z06 will solidify this.
From a build quality standpoint, the C7 is a huge step forward for Corvette. It felt solid and well built, and compared to the Porsche, where I expect the block-of-granite/bank-vault solidity, this is high praise for the Corvette.
My only complaint about the Corvette was the exhaust note. Maybe I was expecting a roar similar to an Audi TDI-powered LeMans car under full load, but it fell a bit flat for me.
As to which car I’d like to drive every day, it’s a bit of a toss-up. In bad weather, the 911’s AWD would give it the nod, but any other day, it depends on your mood — barbeque versus schnitzel, I suppose.
By: McKeel Hagerty
I’ve been following the development of the C7 Corvette for a long time — everything from trying to pry a few hints out of GM’s Ed Welburn when I’d see him at events to making sure that I was present at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit when it was unveiled in January 2013. And I’m one of those rare guys who is both a Corvette and a Porsche fan, owning both a 1967 911S and a 1963 Split Window coupe.
Having recently taken delivery of a 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, I was more than anxious to see how the new Porsche and Corvette stacked up against each other in an informal “daily driver” setting. I have to say that I wasn’t disappointed. In fact, I was floored at what you get for the money in the Corvette. From a seat-of-the-pants standpoint, it was virtually impossible to discern any performance difference between the two cars. I doubt that it could be done on a public road without endangering car, driver and all bystanders.
Although they statistically match up pretty closely, the Corvette’s V-8 felt like it had much more low-end torque, which made it feel like the faster car. It’s a testament to the 911’s advanced PDK transmission that the six-cylinder 911 makes it such a close match.
As an aside, I have to mention that far more people took cell phone shots of me driving the Corvette than the Porsche. Although the 991 is the all-new version of the 911, there’s a lot that’s familiar in it and the noticeable distinctions are less obvious. Not so with the Corvette. It’s really made the leap from America’s sports car to America’s super car. And I am sure the recently announced Z06 will solidify this.
From a build quality standpoint, the C7 is a huge step forward for Corvette. It felt solid and well built, and compared to the Porsche, where I expect the block-of-granite/bank-vault solidity, this is high praise for the Corvette.
My only complaint about the Corvette was the exhaust note. Maybe I was expecting a roar similar to an Audi TDI-powered LeMans car under full load, but it fell a bit flat for me.
As to which car I’d like to drive every day, it’s a bit of a toss-up. In bad weather, the 911’s AWD would give it the nod, but any other day, it depends on your mood — barbeque versus schnitzel, I suppose.
#22
I spent some time looking over the new Stingray in both coupe and convertible form at the New England Auto Show. I was impressed with both cars. The road test reviews have all been complementary.
#23
Registered User
I believe that my next car purchase will be a low mileage and well maintained Z06 Corvette. I like the thought of a comfortable drive with outstanding performance.
I'll keep my S2K in storage.
Gary
I'll keep my S2K in storage.
Gary
#24
The new one, or the C-6 version?
#25
Registered User
Not new -- I can’t afford that. This time I’m hoping to get my neighbor’s low mileage (9k miles) 2011 Z06 once he tires of it. He buys a new Corvette every four years.
It has Power everything. A sound system, heads up display, dual memory heated seats, GPS, etc. yet it still goes like hell and handles well.
gary
It has Power everything. A sound system, heads up display, dual memory heated seats, GPS, etc. yet it still goes like hell and handles well.
gary
#26
Got it. That's a good neighbor to have.
#27
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Legal Bill' timestamp='1391811188' post='23004576
The new one, or the C-6 version?
It has Power everything. A sound system, heads up display, dual memory heated seats, GPS, etc. yet it still goes like hell and handles well.
gary
#28
My grandfather got his 2014 vette last week. Green with a yogurt top and interior. 1 of 5 produced in that color. It is amazing! For a stock vehicle, you can't compare it to anything in its price range.
On the new camaro, the interior looks nice, but sit in it. It feels like it was made of Legos. I'm 5'11" and it wasn't comfortable for me, anyone taller would be screwed.
On the new camaro, the interior looks nice, but sit in it. It feels like it was made of Legos. I'm 5'11" and it wasn't comfortable for me, anyone taller would be screwed.
#30
Want to lend out your classic Corvette for public display? Be certain to scrutinize the facility beforehand. The National Corvette Museum located in Bowling Green, KY succumbed to a giant sinkhole that devoured eight classic Corvettes.
What a shame. See HERE
What a shame. See HERE