'08 Corvette....better than Porsche says Road and Track!!
Just like the FQ Evo models or any of the race prepped muscle cars of the 70's. Sort of-not really stock.
Comparing a boosted engine to a normally aspirated one is a bit different.
there will always be a debate over what car is better, 997TT or Z06. it's like asking somebody would you rather have a big mac or a steak at morton's. i'm sure some people would rather have the big mac. but having owned both cars and being intimately knowledgeable with each, i simply prefer to eat the steak at morton's. But i still need a big mac every now and then. The Z06 is a fantastic car, but i think the 997tt is in another class. i enjoy both for what they are.
The 997TT is moved into luxury-coupe territory, IMO. It competes more with a car like the Vantage or SL class.
Any 3300 lb car with 500 HP is going to be pretty comparable speed wise, up to a point (~80-100 MPH) when aero takes over. And the Z06 > Evo in the aero department.
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For weight distribution, have these guys never heard of the rear transaxle? That moved a great deal of weight to the rear end. And it's not like a Porsche has some perfect weight distribution. Remember, the engine and the tranny are in the rear and the engine is actually behind the wheels which is possibly the worst place to put it as far as handling goes. But Porsche makes it work. I'm a true Porsche fan and I even owned a 911 Turbo but as a car guy I can appreciate the C6 Vettes especially the Z06. I'm impressed that an actual American production car broke the 500 hp mark and I'm impressed with the great deal of exotic materials used such as carbon fiber and titanium.
And as for the illiterate guy who apparently did not like the looks of the C6- That is all a matter of opinion, but please remember, your Evo is not considered the best looking car on the road today. I can't remember too many non car people complimenting the way my Evo looked. As a matter of fact, I can't remember anyone other than car guys that liked it. My neighbors and co-workers all thought it was an ugly ricer car.
Good job WSB, you made every point I wanted to make already. For weight distribution, have these guys never heard of the rear transaxle? That moved a great deal of weight to the rear end. And it's not like a Porsche has some perfect weight distribution. Remember, the engine and the tranny are in the rear and the engine is actually behind the wheels which is possibly the worst place to put it as far as handling goes. But Porsche makes it work.
For weight distribution, have these guys never heard of the rear transaxle? That moved a great deal of weight to the rear end. And it's not like a Porsche has some perfect weight distribution. Remember, the engine and the tranny are in the rear and the engine is actually behind the wheels which is possibly the worst place to put it as far as handling goes. But Porsche makes it work.I'm a true Porsche fan and I even owned a 911 Turbo but as a car guy I can appreciate the C6 Vettes especially the Z06. I'm impressed that an actual American production car broke the 500 hp mark and I'm impressed with the great deal of exotic materials used such as carbon fiber and titanium.
And as for the illiterate guy who apparently did not like the looks of the C6- That is all a matter of opinion, but please remember, your Evo is not considered the best looking car on the road today. I can't remember too many non car people complimenting the way my Evo looked. As a matter of fact, I can't remember anyone other than car guys that liked it. My neighbors and co-workers all thought it was an ugly ricer car.
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Thats funny there are a lot of people over on the Corvetteforums who are also
" intimately knowledgeable" with both brands, that own and race both brands and who own multable cars such as yourself that give as you say " big mac" the thumbs up to the Z06 in every category with the exception of maybe the interior which as you know you can upgrade with the 08 Z06.
I drove the 977TT and the GT3 before I bought my Z06 and I would have to disagree with your evaluation of the two brands/models. For one thing I like the GT3 better than the 977TT and also I have raced two 997TTs with the Z06 and the results were the same with the Z pulling away on the P-car.
I'm not married to a brand as you can see by my signature but I do expect the new GTR to also be very competitive with the 997TT with the ability to be more easily modified to be a world class performer. I also think the new SS Corvette with be a world beater in the supercar arena. Thats why I have a deposit on one.
I use to be a real German fanboy and drove P-cars, BMWs and MBs but lately I see luxuray branding in a different light. Some of it's for real and yoiu get what you pay for some is just an image that has been established by marketing and over pricing that people view as upscale, luxury, exclusive etc. but doesn't always deliver what you pay for other than the image... I'm in the business of "luxury branding" and I'm not to often fooled by it.
Porsche makes great cars but I do see as with most German brands a little overpricing for what you get. Same with the French in other industry's such as personal care products and wine for example.
I do however love the Porsche GT though and good luck with it
" intimately knowledgeable" with both brands, that own and race both brands and who own multable cars such as yourself that give as you say " big mac" the thumbs up to the Z06 in every category with the exception of maybe the interior which as you know you can upgrade with the 08 Z06.
I drove the 977TT and the GT3 before I bought my Z06 and I would have to disagree with your evaluation of the two brands/models. For one thing I like the GT3 better than the 977TT and also I have raced two 997TTs with the Z06 and the results were the same with the Z pulling away on the P-car.
I'm not married to a brand as you can see by my signature but I do expect the new GTR to also be very competitive with the 997TT with the ability to be more easily modified to be a world class performer. I also think the new SS Corvette with be a world beater in the supercar arena. Thats why I have a deposit on one.
I use to be a real German fanboy and drove P-cars, BMWs and MBs but lately I see luxuray branding in a different light. Some of it's for real and yoiu get what you pay for some is just an image that has been established by marketing and over pricing that people view as upscale, luxury, exclusive etc. but doesn't always deliver what you pay for other than the image... I'm in the business of "luxury branding" and I'm not to often fooled by it.
Porsche makes great cars but I do see as with most German brands a little overpricing for what you get. Same with the French in other industry's such as personal care products and wine for example.
I do however love the Porsche GT though and good luck with it
. as you can see from my sigs i like whoppers and wendys as well.
one thing good about the corvette it is a little more disposable than a big number Porsche.
I know the big buck Porsche is faster than my car at the track, but he is a little more careful of his very desirable car than I am in an evo. The Corvette would be a bigger bite but it is still same idea.
I know the big buck Porsche is faster than my car at the track, but he is a little more careful of his very desirable car than I am in an evo. The Corvette would be a bigger bite but it is still same idea.