C&D Z06 v Turbo v F430
07-23-2006, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Fanman,Jul 23 2006, 07:39 PM
What's interesting is the new Road & Track has the Ford GT vs. Dodge Viper, vs. Z06 vs. Ferrari F430 vs. Lambo Gallardo vs. 911 Turbo, and the F430 was substantially faster than the Z06 0-60, 1/4 mile & around the track. As a matter of fact out of the american cars they chose the Viper, even though it was slower, they said it handled better, and was much easier to drive than the other 2 amercian cars, and the F430 was the choice among the European cars.
07-23-2006, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Fanman,Jul 23 2006, 07:43 PM
FYI, the 502 lb-ft. of tq is for a 10 second "overboost" period when you buy the sports chrono package. Regular figure is 457 lb.-ft.
07-23-2006, 07:11 PM
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Funny, I know the test showed the Vette to be the fastest but I think I would fall into that group that says even the standard C6 is fast enough. Having driven a C5 Z51 I can say I love the car but I would have to go with looks and fun to drive etc. So honestly, I would take a 360 over any of the others if it were free. If I had to pay, C6 Z51 
07-23-2006, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Fanman,Jul 23 2006, 10:43 PM
FYI, the 502 lb-ft. of tq is for a 10 second "overboost" period when you buy the sports chrono package. Regular figure is 457 lb.-ft.
07-23-2006, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Diablo99V,Jul 23 2006, 09:31 PM
Bottom line is GM did a great job with the Z06 but overall the Turbo is really the best sports car if you're more concerned about snob appeal than all out performance and if you can afford a car that cost $120,000.
07-24-2006, 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Diablo99V,Jul 23 2006, 07:31 PM
but overall the Turbo is really the best sports car.
Also you quote the 1/4 mile time of the turbo to say it's as quick as the Z06 true but you need to say "in a straigt line" while the Z06 eats 2 seconds a lap that's major (IMO).
07-24-2006, 05:56 AM
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Some people are missing another big issue they raised about the Z06 - at the limit performance and driveability. Apparently it was far more difficult to take to the limits (and beyond), which hindered how fun it was to drive.
To me the results were predictable. Nothing is going to overcome a $100K price differential (Z06 vs F430) and nothing is going to overcome singleness of purpose (997 TT with a backseat and lots of weight vs two seater F430).
The only common link between these cars is power. Otherwise, the price, layout (2+2 vs 2 seater) and quality are too different to really be comparable.
For myself, being the "responsible" guy that I am, I would get the 911 TT. It's super fast, comfortable, reliable, handles well, and allows me to cram my little girl in the back if the need presents itself. An F430 would have to be in addition to a 997 TT.
To me the results were predictable. Nothing is going to overcome a $100K price differential (Z06 vs F430) and nothing is going to overcome singleness of purpose (997 TT with a backseat and lots of weight vs two seater F430).
The only common link between these cars is power. Otherwise, the price, layout (2+2 vs 2 seater) and quality are too different to really be comparable.
For myself, being the "responsible" guy that I am, I would get the 911 TT. It's super fast, comfortable, reliable, handles well, and allows me to cram my little girl in the back if the need presents itself. An F430 would have to be in addition to a 997 TT.
07-24-2006, 06:27 AM
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I haven't gotten my C&D yet. However, I probably wouldn't take any of the 3. I would take a GT3 instead.
Atleast that's the way I am leaning this week. GT3>Z06. Last week it was the other way around.
Atleast that's the way I am leaning this week. GT3>Z06. Last week it was the other way around.
07-24-2006, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by candyass,Jul 24 2006, 02:01 AM
Yes the Turbo is a better car. If you want to feel like you have a large penis just get a corvette like I did, its better then Enzyte.
Fixed it for you too.
Bottom line is more people in the automotive world would take a Turbo hands down regardless of price. If they were by any chance the same price what do you think people would get? That alone gives an excuse for the price, its just better.
