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btw., why is there such a wide range of 0-60 times for the C6? Maybe that's true for all cars out there and I'm just more aware of it with the Corvette. But I've seen 0-60 times listed between 4.1 and 5.1 secs. That's an outraggeous difference. 25% swing! And that 1 second is the difference between a really fast car and an exoctically fast car. 5.1 is marginally better than a supped-up, $35k Japanese 4 banger (STi) or some quick V6s (350z). 4.1 is $100k ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche Carrera S territory. The 5.1sec slow pokes are the numskulls at Consumer reports (I think -- I was flipping through a mag earlier today). They posted 5.1 with a non-z51 convertible. Undoubtedly, that's the slowest possible C6. btw., they also advise buyers to avoid the "overly harsh ride of the z51 package". I like their maintenance info. Very handy. But woe be the day I go there for driving excitement advice. The 4.1 and 4.2 times were posted by Car and Driver (I think...) in their 2005 reviews. And I believe Chevy claims 4.5 0-60.
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| Our discussion group hosts posted the slowest 0-60 time ever. They managed to reach 60 in 5.23 sec with a non-z51 when they were comparing the Corvette to a Carrera S. btw, they got the Porsche to 60 in 4.48 sec. | |
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Replying to: toquinho (Sep 03, 2006 10:57 pm) but YES I WANNA be a Baller and do 4.1!! As far as real world results, they are ALWAYS slower and who knows how many trials magazines do cuz sometimes they achieve really good times. As for the guy that got the Z51 with 2LT, did you get a good deal? thats exactly what im looking for-- coupe!
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Replying to: toquinho (Sep 03, 2006 10:57 pm) Not sure about manuals, but I bet they do not run up a high rpm, and probably do not rush shifts. I'm not surprised their times are the slowest. |
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Replying to: jayelleseven (Sep 04, 2006 8:59 pm) |
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Replying to: jayelleseven (Sep 01, 2006 8:03 pm) With regard to everyone reading the various reviews in CU (which I didn't read) or Car and Driver (I think) it seems to me that the Vette does not fit nicely in anyone's categories. For example, in the review that I read they were comparing the Vette to $100K cars such the Ferari and Lambroghini. So when it comes to fit an finish, the Vette was not the top pick. With regard to performance, the Vette beat every other car that they tested it against. So depending on why you are buying a Vette you may decide to buy one of the other cars. Me, I am stick to the Vette and am willing to give up the fine Italian leather to save the 50%. Besides, you can alway get the seats re-upholstered in better leather than the Ferari and still be saving a chunck of change. Corvettes as I have learned is a very unique car that is in a category of its own. As a result, Corvette owners that I have met have tended to be happy owners, and very unique themselves. Most importantly of all they would not have bought any other car regardless of the time spent in the shop or any other reson just because they love driving them. |
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Replying to: pony_pirate (Sep 02, 2006 10:24 pm) Let's face it, F1 cars are the fastest track cars on the planet (yes, even faster than Nascar!), and they use paddle shifters. IMHO, the true performance cars of the future will only have 2 pedals- and they will be faster too.  I do agree that you can probably outshift the current C6 auto (for now) but it's only a matter of time before the Vette get's a more advanced tranny too. And who knows, maybe even Nascar will eventually get them too!  tom
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Replying to: smu1976 (Sep 02, 2006 10:42 pm) tom |
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Replying to: tsy (Sep 05, 2006 2:27 pm)
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Replying to: pony_pirate (Sep 05, 2006 3:08 pm) )or you can let the computer do it! It really maybe the best of both worlds. Just some food for thought. I personally love to shift myself also, but it just wasn't practical and I figured the 6spd auto was a reasonable compromise, and it is. It's still a very fun car, even in auto form. tom
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