Gen 6 500hp Z06 vs SRT-10

[VenomInMyVeins]

So what're all of your opinions on the z06 trying to compete with the viper? I hear the new z is supposed to have similar engine stats as the viper with less weight, and 10-20k cheaper than the srt-10. Beating the viper is chevy's ultimate goal according to some sources.

[v10_viper]

Originally Posted by VenomInMyVeins

So what're all of your opinions on the z06 trying to compete with the viper? I hear the new z is supposed to have similar engine stats as the viper with less weight, and 10-20k cheaper than the srt-10. Beating the viper is chevy's ultimate goal according to some sources.

I'm sure the Z06 would take the SRT-10 but that's a convertible which is generally heavier than coupes. I heard the the Z06 is aimed more towards the Ford GT but isn't all this obvious?? IF the Ford GT was aimed at the Ferrari 360 then it wouldn't have that much more power and that much more weight, it's power and weight are almost identical to the Viper. And the C6 I'll believe is aimed toward the GT right now because it is faster than the Vipers but I've got my money on the Viper for a road course. And never will I believe that the Ford GT does 0-60 in 3.3, the Murcielago has a higher power-weight ratio AND all wheel drive and it isn't quite that fast, plus it's rear tires aren't as big and wide. Until the Coupe form of the new Vipers comes out, which wont be for a few more years, I wouldn't be comparing any of these cars, a convertible to two coupes isn't fair, although it will hang right with them. If you look at the 95-96 change in the Viper, the coupe was 200 lbs lighter and had more power, if that follows with the new Viper, it'll be right around 3100 with say 515 horse. I haven't been keeping up with the new CC's, aren't they already racing in Japan or something?? But i'm betting that they'll start dominating once again in LeMans, over the C6, GT, Porsche and Ferrari, but until then we'll all have to wait....

[VenomInMyVeins]

I agree that the numbers on the GT are a little suspicious. Plus isn't the block the 5.7 FE svt cobra block just with a higher pressure supercharger? The CC is supposed to have a lot less weight than the srt-10, but it's also a barebones version with a fuel cell instead of a tank, and all kinds of racing amenities. It's also got a fairly large price tag in comparison w/ the srt-10. I'll bet that dodge will want a mid version too, like the gts was to the gtsr... the cc is like a downgraded version of the gtsr. So hopefully dodge can retaliate. But also I believe for 10-20k less than a srt-10 the z06 will come stock with a lacking brake system, a shotty suspension, and other details that dodge caught with the viper. We all know that dodge has to have something in the works if there's numbers being put out by chevy that will take their car out to brunch.

[v10_viper]

Originally Posted by VenomInMyVeins

I agree that the numbers on the GT are a little suspicious. Plus isn't the block the 5.7 FE svt cobra block just with a higher pressure supercharger?

I believe that the GT engine is a 5.4 from the Lincoln Navigator slapped with the supercharger. I may be wrong though...

[Viperdude7]

I don't think the ZO6 has 500. I think that it's slightly lower still. Even if it did though, the viper is just pinching the surface of what it can do with it
's V-10. The GT-40 is a much more powerful car than I think everyone here gives it credet for. It's true that its engine is based on the Mustang Cobra, but that's where the similarities end. I wonder what it really makes, because I think that they are underwriting its horsepower rating.

[VenomInMyVeins]

I think it's a shame they didn't wait until ford came out with their aluminum block, and use that on the gt... that would've reduced quite a fair amount of weight..

[DiabloGT]

but that will be a big avantage on the z06 vs viper, because already the regular c6 is 0-60 in 3.9 like the viper, so add about 60-100hp on the z06, and that will be a challange, but still the viper is a convertable...

[v10_viper]

Originally Posted by DiabloGT

but that will be a big avantage on the z06 vs viper, because already the regular c6 is 0-60 in 3.9 like the viper, so add about 60-100hp on the z06, and that will be a challange, but still the viper is a convertable...

Actually the C6 is about the same acceleration as the old Z06, 0-60 mid 4 second...Hopefully the Z06 can hit around 450-475 and it'll be a damn good competitor for the Viper, GT, and Ferrari and Porsche. But with the convertible SRT-10 as fast as it is, I can't wait to see how fast the coupe will be, and how much better the handling will be.

[VenomInMyVeins]

yeah.. I think it's going to be great to see the competition between the srt-10 and z06. I think the viper has more potential as a competing car though.. even though it's a convertible. But I also believe the viper has a lot more things going for it.. including the looks (IMO) the "head turning value" and the fact that it's an exotic.

[Psman32@af]

ya i think the Viper is abetter car, nad has more potential. does anyone else think that the new z06 looks like a viper rip-off, kind of liek a mix between a viper and a 360 modena?

[vettemaan]

Just so you all know, "Its a Leaker" dosent represent Corvette guys AT ALL.

[vettemaan]

Originally Posted by v10_viper

Actually the C6 is about the same acceleration as the old Z06, 0-60 mid 4 second...Hopefully the Z06 can hit around 450-475 and it'll be a damn good competitor for the Viper, GT, and Ferrari and Porsche. But with the convertible SRT-10 as fast as it is, I can't wait to see how fast the coupe will be, and how much better the handling will be.

Two Words Blue Devil

And No, The Z06 will do 3.9 Seconds to 60 and 12.4 in the 1/4. The Base C5 was mid 4's and low 13's

[v10_viper]

chevy has better things to do than to beat vipers its been done over and over .
but the viper guys don't accept defeat so the talk goes on and on.

Hmmmm...yea ok lets see some stats, any stats at all that prove the Corvette beating the Viper in anything, you wont find em...

And No, The Z06 will do 3.9 Seconds to 60 and 12.4 in the 1/4. The Base C5 was mid 4's and low 13's

Oh yea??? Prove to me where it says the Z06 does 0-60 in 3.9, it doesn't, fastest I've seen is 4.4, a half a second slower...Any car that pulls a 3.9 to 60 will run AT LEAST a 12 flat 1/4 mile unless it has brickwall aerodynamics, or the wrong gearing.

[vettemaan]

I beg to differ, let me take a picture of it in MOTOR TREND

[vettemaan]

Cant find my camera cord right now but Motor Trend, Febuary, 2002 read and weap.