When I was younger, I didnât understand why someone would actually choose an older generation car over new one. Now I understand. I will take a yellow/black roof/polished wheels C6 Z06 with head/cam.
Pistons are junk though. LS3. Not much difference getting a forged crank, some good rods and pistons and going 416. Could go big on the heads if wanted. Don't know how much would be felt with the 11ci more.
If you're running titanium rods naturally you will need to use extremely light pistons and wrist pins with them which are not as strong. A 2618 forged racing piston would have been better but the oem was doing what they could with the budget they had. It's hard to adapt race car tech to a street car. Ti rods weren't meant to last 100k either, not even close.
Even the now-overlooked and "modestly" powered C5 Z06 is still a very quick car. 0-60 in 4 - 4.2 seconds, 1/4 mile in low 12s @ 116 mph and Nordschlief full lap time under 8 minutes back in 2004 with 2004 tire technology. The record 1/4 mile pass for a bone stock C5 Z06 on stock OEM tires is 11.8 @ 118 mph. The record pass for a C5 Z06 with only an air intake and DRs is 11.55 @ 120 mph. For just a 5.7L pushrod car from the early 2000s that's rippin fast. But even my old C4 is an awesome car to cruise around in. The Corvette team forgot how to make seats after the C4.
C5 is not a good track car. That 8min ring time is not that good, just compare it to other cars of that power to weight ratio. New corvette is great tho. czcams.com/video/DsXsjsAXp_o/video.html
@@vwsandvettes3253 if your C6Z was white I would've been asking you to buy it đ I have a base C6 that I've cammed and put long tube headers on. It's black though. I'll never buy another black car.
I actually don't like that they had to take the step into supercars from muscle cars.. the Vette is supposed to be a successful average Joe car, not a rich man's unappreciated toy..
@@dannythompson1948 Zuntov wanted it though, and even with the mid engine layout the Vette is still a working man's car in soul. I wished they just kept the Front Engine layout though, the design language of the C8 screams Ferrari rather than Vette.
@@youngrody2386 itâs very weird how cars are changing. Whenever I see a c8 I think of a supercar but whenever I see a c7 Iâm like damn thatâs a mean looking sports car but when you think of the name corvette you donât think of a supercar so itâs kinda weird but ig itâs good for us consumers.
@@youngrody2386 it would be like if the amg gt turned into a rear engine platform and lost its whole long hood design thatâs made to keep the engine balanced.
If the C8 Z06 came with a 6 or 7-speed manual option, especially if it had a gated shifter, it would literally be the most perfect performance car in the market.
@@The_Hulkster yeah the C6Z is arguably the ultimate Corvette. Naturally Aspirated, great power, high revving, & a manual transmission. Not to mention itâs classic FR layout. Although itâs hard to find fault in the C8Z when it comes to its incredible engine & seemingly overall performance, I would argue that itâs a missed opportunity to not have a manual offering. Not everyone will be track driving these things. So to have an even further engaging driving experience whether youâre driving to the store, on a twisty road, or on track, would solidify this new Z06 as a super instant classic imo.
Thatâs why your order it directly from the factoryâŠstill far more advantageous to order it, fly down to the corvette plant, and drive the new one home.
I actually work for GM and they do not put up with obsurred mark-ups at dealerships and said they will prosecute if it is found. One of the biggest reasons they make the corvette the price it is, is so you can obtain an affordable super car.
@@X13chaos It's not that simple- there are laws and by-laws that make the sales price harder to manage from the manufacturer's end. Ford is dealing withbthis too. And is the reason why The Mach-E is sold via orders from the manufacturer.
C5 Z06= you get to feel like youâre driving a Ferrari except we remind you that youâre driving a Chevy by installing a Silverado interior. Youâre welcome.
Fantastic tribute my friend. I have to admit, the new model is the most violent sounding vehicle I have ever heard. That flat plane crank is some wicked sauce in that recipe for sure.
Just happened to find this channel, binge watched 5 episodes and I appreciate it more than the donut media âup to speedâ episodes. Awesome content!
I have had the absolute pleasure of owning the previous 2 generations of Z06, but I do believe the 20k add-on has priced me out of ever scoring a C8Z. I don't blame Chevy though, as I know this car is a "clean sheet" design and they have to recoup their design, development and testing costs.
My 2006 Z06 all stock tipped the scale at 3040lbs wet. I think they became heavier as the years went on due to additional sound deadening materials, different trans, mag ride, different sump and such.
@@ryancompeau146 welp, after my Novi 1500 kit it then read 3400lbs even with me (250lbs) in the driver seat and 3/4 tank of gas so that kit weighs whatever you want bud...
Imo, the C6 Z06 is, by far, the best looking Corvette to date. I'm not a Corvette guy at all, but there's just something about that C6 that pushes all of the right buttons.
@@calebs.2166 that's beautiful. The Sebring Orange was my second color if I couldn't find the Admiral Blue with red interior. I have thought about doing a wrap in orange just to see what it looks like đ€Ł
@@Odin851 I'll try to explain in a pinch, basically higher compression ratio is harder to control engine knock and has a higher cylinder pressure inside
@@androiduberalles 12.5:1 static will respond great to flex fuel and race gas. And more than likely dynamic compression can be slightly changed with lt6's cam phasing.
@@nathantaylor4043 It is hard to get a proper finish on it because it's elasticity is really low and the metal gets harder the more you machine on it. Low elasticity, very low thermal conductivity and high work hardening make it a stressful metal to work with.
My dad had an 02 Z06 in cherry red. He used to take me to high school in it. I felt like a total bad ass. Then after high school he would let me drive it all the time. Love that car. Unfortunately he sold it last year. I think I will try to buy one pretty soon.
I was showing my dad your Chanel because I knew he would enjoy your in depth thoroughness and knowledge of engineering. Heâs a Pontiac guy and was VERY disappointed that u have now videos on Pontiac. Heâs used to it though, itâs hard for him to find parts đ
Ah! I remember learning something about this watching Speed Racer. When they came across the GRX, it was so powerful, that it put the driver into a trance or into the 4th dimension or something. So of course corvettes are the most powerful cars that ever existed, so that must be why they are so dangerous.
Most powerful that ever existed?? What you mean In the United States right? Because there are several cars that are leagues faster and have been for years. Hell the new engine is biased on the flat plane Lamborghini design.
I have a z06 I love my Z06 it is in no way an equal comparison to the ZR1 the C6 ZR1 is better in every way I believe that's why they came out with the carbon Edition ZO6 for track use
3:11 - This was my dream car for a long time. I even owned one. I got a nice big ass scar on my right cheek from the seam of the airbag that deployed when I was T-boned by a Semi truck and trailer.
listen to me man im so glad your channel exist and you deserve alot more followers, cause you moving the culture forward . cause im dead sick nd tired of ol boy on tiktok talking out of his ass on every video he make . And i know YOU know WHO im talking about
Great technical data video. As the owner of a â17 Z06/z07 as well as a â19 Z06, I can confirm they are probably the best bang for the buck that Iâve ever driven. Been on the C8 Z list for 3 years now and chomping at the bit for my order to be built.
As always, a tremendously informative well done video! Thank youđđMaybe youâve said it in a previous video, but who are you? You must have an extensive engineering background I would imagine especially with power train development
Great video, only correction is that the C8Z is an 8 speed dual clutch, not 10 speed. Chevyâs 10 speed is a single clutch unit not available in any Corvettes
Agreed. The video also incorrectly stated that the C7 Z06 model with the automatic 8-speed has cylinder deactivation. The manual 7-speed also has cylinder deactivation. The driver simply has more control over when the deactivation occurs in the manual variant. Also, the video thumbnail graphic itself incorrectly displays a C7 ZR1, not a C7 Z06. I'm starting to think this guy may not be a reliable source of info.
That 'no racing ' agreement included Ford and Chrysler, but they reneged. GM was worried about 'anti trust laws ' in the US. Some overseas subsidiaries were heavily involved in road racing, from 1969 to 2017.
I had a 02 z06 with a k- prepped prat-whitny C6R block, I worked at a place called CRC CLASSIC REFLECTIONS COACHWORKS. Dave hill was the chief engineer of corvette at the time, he loved what we did, I was plugged into a group of people through my employment. It was a solid 620HP at rear wheels, not being restricted like the race car Jake⊠it took me 3 tries to hit 200MPH on highway First I had syeped tires.. vibrated to death.. then hit the factory speed limiter. It was 150-155. The 3rd time was a charm.. 208mph. Oh an I cooked a new set of brakes that never got seasoned.. $2000 gone..
The c6 z06 is roughly 50-70 lbs heavier than the c5 z06 depending on the year, with most of the weight difference being rotating weight in the larger wheels/tires/brakes. I was able to make a 11.8s 1/4 mile pass with a very modest 2900 rpm launch in my c5 z06 with just a cold air intake, a/c delete and light weight battery relocated to the rear, and nitto nt01 road race tires. The c6 z06 is obviously the family favorite but don't sleep on the c5z's, they're not that far behind. Time will tell how the new kid on the block, the c8 Z06, will favor. It's certainly got the power and the tech but cars being under 3000 lbs is becoming a thing of the past. Often times I hear the new generation of cars guys referring to 3400 lb cars as light weight.
When I was 20, I had a 3kGTVR4 , and my buddy had a 91 ZR1. He took me for a ride down all of rt. 2 in CT , a 25 min ride, in 6 min, at 200mph! đ.... I learned that day what real speed was.....
would love to see one on the 03/04 terminator cobra
Already in the worksđ„đ€đœ
âWhy the Termi goes WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE so loudâ
Really? A 20-year old Mustang?
@@Cobra428SCJ someone needs to take away your phone
@@Cobra428SCJ The terminator is the greatest mustang ever made
When I was younger, I didnât understand why someone would actually choose an older generation car over new one. Now I understand. I will take a yellow/black roof/polished wheels C6 Z06 with head/cam.
Got one đ
Got one too!
Almost got one but in red and not polished wheels đ
Wish they made a brown or British racing green with dark cream leather and carbon fiber trim in matching exterior color
Leave it stock and then you can get 35-40 mpg highway.
I love that GM always makes a "badge delete" option available for the Z06. "A keen eye will notice the oversize rear tires..."
The C6 Z06 will always be the ultimate vette in my book. De tuned to only 505hp a 427 with titanium rods. You can do a cam swap and make 600+ n/a.
Pistons are junk though. LS3. Not much difference getting a forged crank, some good rods and pistons and going 416. Could go big on the heads if wanted. Don't know how much would be felt with the 11ci more.
Youre wrong but okay
@@RBZ06LT6 please elaborate
If you're running titanium rods naturally you will need to use extremely light pistons and wrist pins with them which are not as strong. A 2618 forged racing piston would have been better but the oem was doing what they could with the budget they had. It's hard to adapt race car tech to a street car. Ti rods weren't meant to last 100k either, not even close.
C6 zr1 still trumps it.
Even the now-overlooked and "modestly" powered C5 Z06 is still a very quick car. 0-60 in 4 - 4.2 seconds, 1/4 mile in low 12s @ 116 mph and Nordschlief full lap time under 8 minutes back in 2004 with 2004 tire technology. The record 1/4 mile pass for a bone stock C5 Z06 on stock OEM tires is 11.8 @ 118 mph. The record pass for a C5 Z06 with only an air intake and DRs is 11.55 @ 120 mph. For just a 5.7L pushrod car from the early 2000s that's rippin fast. But even my old C4 is an awesome car to cruise around in. The Corvette team forgot how to make seats after the C4.
The C4 is the best!
C4 ZR1. My favorite 'vette. đ
C5 is not a good track car. That 8min ring time is not that good, just compare it to other cars of that power to weight ratio. New corvette is great tho.
czcams.com/video/DsXsjsAXp_o/video.html
Don't ever forget the 68/69 427 L88 Corvette.
50 years ago and on cross-ply tyres.
My C7Z seats are pretty damn comfy
C6 Z06 for the win. IMO still the best corvette ever made. Lol, I was typing that right as you said it in the video.
Such a cool car!
I agree I love to that it's n/a
I love 'em. I wish I could have afforded to keep both my '08 C6Z and '16 C7Z at the same time.
@@vwsandvettes3253 which one did u end up
Keeping?:-)
@@josepineda9740 I traded the machine silver '08 2lz w/ 36k miles for the Arctic white '16 3lz w/ 3800k. I love both cars
@@vwsandvettes3253 if your C6Z was white I would've been asking you to buy it đ
I have a base C6 that I've cammed and put long tube headers on. It's black though. I'll never buy another black car.
I loved my c6 z06 but the c7 z06 is insane. I have the manual too.
Jesus is coming. Submit to Christ or perish
Lucky you! đ
@@camilosanchez831 allah only
Naturally aspirated V8's and Supercharged V8's... Nothing better
V8 > every other platforms for me personally
Compound Turbo V8 sounds better to me.
DUDE! The way you deliver the information is so clean, crisp, and to the point! So glad I found this
The latest c8 z06 resurrected the ferrari 458 speciale in a world where everything is going hybrid or electric
I actually don't like that they had to take the step into supercars from muscle cars.. the Vette is supposed to be a successful average Joe car, not a rich man's unappreciated toy..
@@dannythompson1948 Zuntov wanted it though, and even with the mid engine layout the Vette is still a working man's car in soul.
I wished they just kept the Front Engine layout though, the design language of the C8 screams Ferrari rather than Vette.
@@youngrody2386 itâs very weird how cars are changing. Whenever I see a c8 I think of a supercar but whenever I see a c7 Iâm like damn thatâs a mean looking sports car but when you think of the name corvette you donât think of a supercar so itâs kinda weird but ig itâs good for us consumers.
@@youngrody2386 it would be like if the amg gt turned into a rear engine platform and lost its whole long hood design thatâs made to keep the engine balanced.
@@dannythompson1948 believe it or not the vettes mid engine plans been in effect since the C5. they just never did it until now wit the C8
If the C8 Z06 came with a 6 or 7-speed manual option, especially if it had a gated shifter, it would literally be the most perfect performance car in the market.
Super car of the century. Imagine world where the LFA gad a 6speed
Actually this auto only C8 is only reason why the C6Z is the most perfect super car in the world. C8Z is a close second.
@@Chris-vg8ql the prices of those things right now would be double if that were the case! Lol wouldâve been absolute perfection
@@The_Hulkster why not C7, better looking, faster, just better.
@@The_Hulkster yeah the C6Z is arguably the ultimate Corvette. Naturally Aspirated, great power, high revving, & a manual transmission. Not to mention itâs classic FR layout. Although itâs hard to find fault in the C8Z when it comes to its incredible engine & seemingly overall performance, I would argue that itâs a missed opportunity to not have a manual offering. Not everyone will be track driving these things. So to have an even further engaging driving experience whether youâre driving to the store, on a twisty road, or on track, would solidify this new Z06 as a super instant classic imo.
"If you can get it for MSRP" - yeah the mark-up by dealerships in insane.
Thatâs why your order it directly from the factoryâŠstill far more advantageous to order it, fly down to the corvette plant, and drive the new one home.
I actually work for GM and they do not put up with obsurred mark-ups at dealerships and said they will prosecute if it is found. One of the biggest reasons they make the corvette the price it is, is so you can obtain an affordable super car.
@@X13chaos It's not that simple- there are laws and by-laws that make the sales price harder to manage from the manufacturer's end. Ford is dealing withbthis too. And is the reason why The Mach-E is sold via orders from the manufacturer.
Your videos and voiceover are spot on man itâs got me focused in the moment, I love your pace and presentation, keep âem coming!!!!
C5 Z06= you get to feel like youâre driving a Ferrari except we remind you that youâre driving a Chevy by installing a Silverado interior. Youâre welcome.
He never misses with these videosđ„
The C7 Z06 has a Ring time of 7:13 so it's an insane deal at 70k
JUST finished watching the Buick Grand National vid! LOVE THESE!! Itâs like an engine master class!
Your car documentaries are thorough and well put together.
Fantastic tribute my friend. I have to admit, the new model is the most violent sounding vehicle I have ever heard. That flat plane crank is some wicked sauce in that recipe for sure.
Im loving your content . The way you explain things in plain language đ
This man has the voice, knowledge and the content đ đđŒ đđœ
This series is unmatched keep up the great work g
Absolutely awesome ! We all just knew GM would keep it alive and hit it outta the park .Im impressed.Good job !
Awesome review! I own a Z06 and learned a few things here today. Thank you and cheers from Canucksville :-)
You are appreciated 337 Speed for doing so much research and doing your homework! đ
The C6 Zo6 is my absolute favorite
Wonderful video. Loved the in depth highlights of each generation.
I drove one of those when I worked at a GMC/Buick dealership, gotta say, my soul left my body at half throttle. Truly a scary beast.
This was a great video man. Good job. Very informative and entertaining
This was a great video man
Just happened to find this channel, binge watched 5 episodes and I appreciate it more than the donut media âup to speedâ episodes. Awesome content!
I have had the absolute pleasure of owning the previous 2 generations of Z06, but I do believe the 20k add-on has priced me out of ever scoring a C8Z. I don't blame Chevy though, as I know this car is a "clean sheet" design and they have to recoup their design, development and testing costs.
Pushing over 1100 hp now at an additional cost of 45000
Thank you for doing such a nice job of laying everything out.
My 2006 Z06 all stock tipped the scale at 3040lbs wet. I think they became heavier as the years went on due to additional sound deadening materials, different trans, mag ride, different sump and such.
Lightest year was 2006 you are correct. But it wasn't 3040lbs lol. The scale you used was off.
@@ryancompeau146 welp, after my Novi 1500 kit it then read 3400lbs even with me (250lbs) in the driver seat and 3/4 tank of gas so that kit weighs whatever you want bud...
Dude your vids are just getting better and better! You nail the specs and the breakdown's!
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Excellent video. Keep up the good work.
âIf you can get it for MSRPâ. đ. GM should follow Fordâs lead and sell direct to customer to protect buyers from dealers and scalpers.
It's the reason why I'm never going beyond my C7. I've heard some of these idiots are marking the C8 Z06 up $90k over MSRP. They can have it.
I googled Z06 NĂŒr and only Porsche come up đ€Ą
Porsche is better anyway
Thank you for another AWESOME breakdown.
I really like your channel, and how you break down the history of different brands
Iâm not really a GM guy, but it was great to learn about the corvette. Thanks for the solid video bro!
Great videos my guy!
Love the videos keep them coming!
Great video!
Great video very informative!
The ZR1 Corvette is still the king
For the low price of $200k used yes it is.
Excellent presentation, Sit, well done!
C6 is definitely my favorite! I do still very much love the C5 and C7 Z06's also. In that order lol
G9d this was great. C7 z06 Ia my dream car. Bought my 2014 mustang 5.0 6 years ago. I'm almost saved up
Imo, the C6 Z06 is, by far, the best looking Corvette to date. I'm not a Corvette guy at all, but there's just something about that C6 that pushes all of the right buttons.
The c6 has curves in all the right places...like a beautiful woman...
@@ktthomas7714 No lie detected.
Love my C7 Z06 Z07. My dream car at 23
Nice! I've only got the Z06 but it's a 2019 manual 7-speed in OEM Sebring Orange Tintcoat.
@@calebs.2166 that's beautiful. The Sebring Orange was my second color if I couldn't find the Admiral Blue with red interior. I have thought about doing a wrap in orange just to see what it looks like đ€Ł
DOHC is king, excited to see how far we can push the LT6
With the compression ratio and horrendously locked ecu, probably not that far easily đ
@@androiduberalles ima need 337 to explain why compression ratio makes it hard to mod
@@Odin851 I'll try to explain in a pinch, basically higher compression ratio is harder to control engine knock and has a higher cylinder pressure inside
@@androiduberalles 12.5:1 static will respond great to flex fuel and race gas. And more than likely dynamic compression can be slightly changed with lt6's cam phasing.
Fastest cars in the world are OHV though.
First time seeing your content. Easy like and subscribe! Thanks for the quality content
You didn't ask or begs for likes and you didn't have to, great quality video in a good time frame. Amazing job! great work
Iâm a machinist. Working with titanium is a very difficult process. Iâve got 10 years of experience and I still get nervous when I have to use it
Why is it difficult process ?
@@nathantaylor4043 It is hard to get a proper finish on it because it's elasticity is really low and the metal gets harder the more you machine on it. Low elasticity, very low thermal conductivity and high work hardening make it a stressful metal to work with.
@@Pro60modman okay I learn something today on titanium I ask know itâs expensive to produce too
Thanks for this video, I post respectable lap times around the NĂŒrburgring in a 2009 Z06
The M113K deserves its own video⊠best AMG engine ever built even 20+ years later đȘđŒđȘđŒ
My dad had an 02 Z06 in cherry red. He used to take me to high school in it. I felt like a total bad ass. Then after high school he would let me drive it all the time. Love that car. Unfortunately he sold it last year. I think I will try to buy one pretty soon.
In 2 days you have as many views as you do subs. Your people are here for you!
337 needs more subscribersđźâđš based off the quality of his content I thought he had like 2+mil subs 200k is almost criminal
Great video as usual, I wish you would have mentioned the Z07 package
I was showing my dad your Chanel because I knew he would enjoy your in depth thoroughness and knowledge of engineering. Heâs a Pontiac guy and was VERY disappointed that u have now videos on Pontiac. Heâs used to it though, itâs hard for him to find parts đ
He does enjoy your videos and said he will start watching them. I wanted to get him into your Channel.
Guess I need to make a Pontiac videođđ
@@337speed keep doing what you are doing man I really appreciate your videosâ in depth knowledge. Youâve earned your huge audience of subscribers.
Well done!
Bruh. you have the perfect voice for this!!!!
Would love a video on the BMW E63 M6 S85 V10... thanks for the consideration. Fantastic content as usual
Ah! I remember learning something about this watching Speed Racer. When they came across the GRX, it was so powerful, that it put the driver into a trance or into the 4th dimension or something. So of course corvettes are the most powerful cars that ever existed, so that must be why they are so dangerous.
Most powerful that ever existed?? What you mean In the United States right? Because there are several cars that are leagues faster and have been for years. Hell the new engine is biased on the flat plane Lamborghini design.
My neighbor bought a brand new Z06 in bright red in 2002 and when he started it up on weekends only you heard it and it was loud and looked beautiful.
Dope video
this dudes voice and the background music just keeps you in tune.
I have a z06 I love my Z06 it is in no way an equal comparison to the ZR1 the C6 ZR1 is better in every way I believe that's why they came out with the carbon Edition ZO6 for track use
3:11 - This was my dream car for a long time. I even owned one. I got a nice big ass scar on my right cheek from the seam of the airbag that deployed when I was T-boned by a Semi truck and trailer.
listen to me man im so glad your channel exist and you deserve alot more followers, cause you moving the culture forward . cause im dead sick nd tired of ol boy on tiktok talking out of his ass on every video he make . And i know YOU know WHO im talking about
Great video
We need a C4 ZR1 video. It's too good to be forgotten with the basic Corvettes of the 80s
jason camisa did one already look it up
Beautiful car broo âš
09 ZR1 is the GOAT. my #1 dream car for as long as i can remember
The words âfuel savingsâ and âsports car â do not belong in the same sentence
Explain that to the EPAâŠ
Awesome video bud, you got me wanting to upgrade my 2001 camaro for a LS3 engine.
Any vette over a hellcat all day everyday
Brilliant revue
Great technical data video. As the owner of a â17 Z06/z07 as well as a â19 Z06, I can confirm they are probably the best bang for the buck that Iâve ever driven. Been on the C8 Z list for 3 years now and chomping at the bit for my order to be built.
As always, a tremendously informative well done video! Thank youđđMaybe youâve said it in a previous video, but who are you? You must have an extensive engineering background I would imagine especially with power train development
Great video, only correction is that the C8Z is an 8 speed dual clutch, not 10 speed. Chevyâs 10 speed is a single clutch unit not available in any Corvettes
Agreed. The video also incorrectly stated that the C7 Z06 model with the automatic 8-speed has cylinder deactivation. The manual 7-speed also has cylinder deactivation. The driver simply has more control over when the deactivation occurs in the manual variant. Also, the video thumbnail graphic itself incorrectly displays a C7 ZR1, not a C7 Z06. I'm starting to think this guy may not be a reliable source of info.
Love this video.
absolutely love the C8
The C6 Z06 keeps carrying me in every gran Tourismo game
Love the C6 and C7 ZO6đ±
It is somewhat amusing to me that you used a ZR1 for the thumbnail.
Why 337 SPEED is too entertaining to watch.
i LOVE vette's, have plastic models of 97 i think i never finished& also Porsche which are best BANG for your $$$
Good video !
Thatâs a BIG âifâ đ
That 'no racing ' agreement included Ford and Chrysler, but they reneged. GM was worried about 'anti trust laws ' in the US. Some overseas subsidiaries were heavily involved in road racing, from 1969 to 2017.
I have a new respect for vetts. It's the people's champ of cars
Thanks dude...
I had a 02 z06 with a k- prepped prat-whitny C6R block, I worked at a place called CRC CLASSIC REFLECTIONS COACHWORKS. Dave hill was the chief engineer of corvette at the time, he loved what we did, I was plugged into a group of people through my employment.
It was a solid 620HP at rear wheels, not being restricted like the race car Jake⊠it took me 3 tries to hit 200MPH on highway
First I had syeped tires.. vibrated to death.. then hit the factory speed limiter. It was 150-155. The 3rd time was a charm.. 208mph. Oh an I cooked a new set of brakes that never got seasoned.. $2000 gone..
The c6 z06 is roughly 50-70 lbs heavier than the c5 z06 depending on the year, with most of the weight difference being rotating weight in the larger wheels/tires/brakes. I was able to make a 11.8s 1/4 mile pass with a very modest 2900 rpm launch in my c5 z06 with just a cold air intake, a/c delete and light weight battery relocated to the rear, and nitto nt01 road race tires. The c6 z06 is obviously the family favorite but don't sleep on the c5z's, they're not that far behind. Time will tell how the new kid on the block, the c8 Z06, will favor. It's certainly got the power and the tech but cars being under 3000 lbs is becoming a thing of the past. Often times I hear the new generation of cars guys referring to 3400 lb cars as light weight.
Can't update c6 with lightweight rims and brake rotor?
The only thing I love about the c7 z06 is that itâs the last front engine and the only BOOSTED z06 EVER!
And you can get a 7 speed manual.
Oh shit that clip at 2:19 looks familiar đ
C6 Z06 is the ultimate bang for your buck monster. Itâs a handful but itâs a total gangster. Just make sure you get the heads done.
When I was 20, I had a 3kGTVR4 , and my buddy had a 91 ZR1. He took me for a ride down all of rt. 2 in CT , a 25 min ride, in 6 min, at 200mph! đ.... I learned that day what real speed was.....