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#97 of 221 Re: starrow68 & bikhemi [spiritinthesky] by blkhemi Nov 06, 2005 (5:33 pm)
Replying to: spiritinthesky (Nov 06, 2005 3:32 am) I don't understand where the problems come in at. The M5 and Vette are two different beasts. Sure the M5 is competent(albeit not as competent as an E55), but it can't prance like a Vette, especially a Z06. And as for the fuel econ estimates, in regular driving without even revving hard I can see upwards of 35mpg. Remember, the EPA can only ESTIMATE, not give a certain figure. And as Randy said, the 1-4 shift feature is a pain. However, with it Chevy saved us from having to pay gas guzzler tax.   Here is an example: A 2006 BMW 645i 6-speed stick gets 17/25, according to the EPA. A 2005 Vette Z51 6-Speed stick gets 18/28, according to the EPA.   The Vette with 400hp and 400 pound feet of torque with a 6.0L motor gets BETTER fuel economy than the Bimmer with 325hp and a smaller 4.4L V8. Even the autobox Vette gets better fuel mileage at 18/26. And you call this technology? I sure would love to see it. Oh and for the record, the Bimmer gets penalized with a $1300 gas-guzzler tax. It even gets hit hard in it's own country of origin Germany. All for it's more "modern design". I guess Randy and I will be keeping our "old-tech" Vettes.   P.S.- As for the 2.5mpg and not the 7 that was claimed, remember everyone has different driving styles. Even tho all of the cars were going the same speed, if the cruise wasn't set it makes all the difference in the world.
#98 of 221 Just for fun ... by starrow68 Nov 07, 2005 (10:46 am)
http://automobilemag.com/reviews/coupes/0511_z06_gt_viper/   Out for a month on the news stand, but for those that don't hang at the mag racks, fun reading.
#99 of 221 Another review by starrow68 Nov 08, 2005 (8:44 am)
http://www.topgear.com/drives/CB/A1/roadtests/03/01.html   With perspectives from the other side of the Atlantic. Glad I don't buy cars or pay for gas over there. Randy
#100 of 221 cars by xkss Nov 12, 2005 (10:09 pm)
Replying to: spiritinthesky (Nov 06, 2005 3:32 am) The weight of an engine has a bigger effect on a car than hp/liter.   Despite "F1" technology, the new M5's engine weighs 529 pounds which is 91 pounds more than AMG's new 6.2 liter (AMG calls it 6.3 though).   A new C6 Z06 owner reported better hw mpg than the factory on a busier Corvette forum.   Car & Driver recorded 0-60 in 3.4 seconds, 0-100 in 7.8 seconds (December issue), and 0-150 in 17.5 second (October issue).   The following is from Motor Trend October 2005:   Standing 1/4-mile: 11.5 sec at 127.1 mph   Lateral acceleration: 1.05 g average
#101 of 221 back to the actual thread... by xkss Nov 12, 2005 (10:13 pm)
#102 of 221 upcoming vette by diablo_dude Nov 13, 2005 (8:32 pm)
I heard that the 07 Z06 may have an option for the automatic 6 speed paddle shifter. I am not here to start any arguments about automatic vs manual on the Z06. Rather I just want to know if this is a rumor or if there is some truth behind it. Let me know. Replies to this message: blkhemi (Nov 14, 2005 10:32 am)
#103 of 221 Re: upcoming vette [diablo_dude] by blkhemi Nov 14, 2005 (10:32 am)
Replying to: diablo_dude (Nov 13, 2005 8:32 pm) Haven't received an update on that rumor from insiders or Chevy.
#104 of 221 Auto vs. manual by starrow68 Nov 16, 2005 (11:17 am)
Can't add to the discussion since nothing I've read on Corvette specific boards seems to be addressing that possibility.   I can see that it would sell since even with the 6sp as standard for '05 the manual was in 60% of the deliveries which I understand given the demographics of the baby boom but just feel lucky that I still enjoy rowing the gears. Randy   Now, if xkss would quit posting pics that make me drool over the new keyboard on the portable I'd be able to get back to work.
#105 of 221 Re: starrow68 & bikhemi [spiritinthesky] by texasmerq Nov 16, 2005 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: spiritinthesky (Nov 06, 2005 3:32 am) Well the truth is like others have said is that it's just an estimate of mileage and GM isn't the only ones who take advantage. If you look at the hybrids none of them come close to the advertised fuel economy. My coworker has a Toyota Prius and riding to lunch with him the other day I noticed that his average economy way 44.3 mpg. It's still a good figure but far from the 60/51 mpg that's advertised.
#106 of 221 cars by xkss Nov 16, 2005 (8:56 pm)
I highly doubt an automatic Z06 will be coming. They will be making around 7,000 2006 model year Z06s.   check the link for a big picture   Red C6 Z06

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