Z06 hot laps the Nurburgring

[99SI]

Jan Magnusson, driver of the C6R Le Mans class winning car, drove 4 hot laps in a pre production Z06 recently. How good is the car? Lets just go down the Nurburgring Hall Of Fame.
Porsche Carrera GT (450,000)- 7 min. 32 sec.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06-7 min 42 sec

Porsche 996 GT2- 7 min 42 sec

Pagani Zonda S- 7 min 44 sec

Lambo Murscielago- 7 min 50 sec

Lambo Gallardo - 7 min 52 sec

Mercedes-Mclaren SLR- 7 min 52 sec

Chevrolet Corvette C6-7 min 59 sec

Porsche 911- 8 min 07 sec

Dodge Viper GTS- 8 min 10 sec

These numbers were taken from Motor Trends new magazine. The new Z06 turned this time on treaded tires not slicks. As you can see the new Z06 can definately live up to the hype.

[Kristi]

my maxima could be all of those

lol j/k

:lmao:

[kilpatty43]

aaahhhh yeahh

[99SI]

How did I know that I could get Ruiner in this thread lol. :)

[Ruiner]

Jan Magnusson, driver of the C6R Le Mans class winning car, drove 4 hot laps in a pre production Z06 recently. How good is the car? Lets just go down the Nurburgring Hall Of Fame.
Porsche Carrera GT (450,000)- 7 min. 32 sec.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06-7 min 42 sec

Porsche 996 GT2- 7 min 42 sec

Pagani Zonda S- 7 min 44 sec

Lambo Murscielago- 7 min 50 sec

Lambo Gallardo - 7 min 52 sec

Mercedes-Mclaren SLR- 7 min 52 sec

Porsche 911 turbo (996) - 7 min 56 sec

Chevrolet Corvette C6-7 min 59 sec

Porsche 911- 8 min 07 sec

Dodge Viper GTS- 8 min 10 sec

These numbers were taken from Motor Trends new magazine. The new Z06 turned this time on treaded tires not slicks. As you can see the new Z06 can definately live up to the hype.

Fixed

[99SI]

Hey, I just posted exactly as it was stated in the mag. lol. You are more than welcome to fix it. PS. It's still slower than the Z. lol

[Kristi]

haha, ruiner - you are so funny

it was good seeing you again last night btw

[Ruiner]

Hey, I just posted exactly as it was stated in the mag. lol. You are more than welcome to fix it. PS. It's still slower than the Z. lol

Of course it is slower than the Z06, it only has 415hp compared to the 500hp of the Z. Did you expect anything less?

[99SI]

I'm just picking on ya. Yours is still a Porsche though and that's something that can't be argued with. I would imagine the Z is also a good bit lighter than the GT2 as well.

[99SI]

Of course it is slower than the Z06, it only has 415hp compared to the 505 hp of the Z. Did you expect anything less?
fixed, lol

[Ruiner]

I'm just picking on ya. Yours is still a Porsche though and that's something that can't be argued with. I would imagine the Z is also a good bit lighter than the GT2 as well.

Yes. The GT2 is around 3200lbs and has (depending on year) 455 or 472hp for the 996 gen that was tested.

[HyPer50]

Of course it is slower than the Z06, it only has 415hp compared to the 500hp of the Z. Did you expect anything less?

It's more than just the hp numbers that have it ahead... I guarantee you take my car out there with it's shitty suspension I'd be spinnin' out on every turn and probably come in about 10 mins lol.

[The Ren]

Damn..thats all i have to say

[99SI]

I just thought that I would post this since we had a very good discussion thread about the Z06's merits a little while back. I think that this car is the ultimate dollar for dollar sports car being made today and it will be sold out as soon as it comes available. Whether it be for 60,000 or 80,000 it is still the best bargain available on an unbelievably amazing car. Nothing comes close that's less than 125,000 so how can you not consider it an astounding value as well as just a plain out amazing car regardless of price.

[HyPer50]

That new z06 is gonna be a friggin' beast... i'm glad it's still pretty expensive lol, that way I dont have to worry about havin' my ass handed to me every day..

[civic95]

I wonder what 400-500 HP turbo civic with 1.5ft wide, soft compound tires would do? would be interesting to see.

[Vteckidd]

Z06>PORSHE

/THREAD

[Ruiner]

Z06>PORSHE

/THREAD

It is?

Porsche Carrera GT - 7 min. 32 sec.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 7 min 42 sec

[Ruiner]

I wonder what 400-500 HP turbo civic with 1.5ft wide, soft compound tires would do? would be interesting to see.

Probably not all that great. Remember, the nurburgring is both tight turns and long straight aways. It would lose A LOT of ground on the straight aways.

[99SI]

It is?

Porsche Carrera GT - 7 min. 32 sec.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 7 min 42 sec
The only thing about that is Me, Vteckidd, and you could all buy a Z06 plus one for each of our best friends and all six of us turn 7min 42 sec laps for the same amount that we could buy one Carrera GT for. lol. Hell for 450k that bitch better have some mechanical lips that extend out of the dash and suck my dick while I'm circling the track.

[Vteckidd]

The only thing about that is Me, Vteckidd, and you could all buy a Z06 plus one for each of our best friends and all six of us turn 7min 42 sec laps for the same amount that we could buy one Carrera GT for. lol. Hell for 450k that bitch better have some mechanical lips that extend out of the dash and suck my dick while I'm circling the track.


Z06>Porshe


/thread

[s four t5]

Z06>Porshe


/thread
its still a chevy.

[Vteckidd]

its still a chevy.
so what, that chevy kicks the Porshes ass

hmmm, Arrogant porsche owner get raped on the TRACK and the Drag Strip by a Zo6, but , its a chevy. sounds like someone is trying to compensate for smaller things in their life.


but tahts just my opinion. i already posted PAGES on why the Z06 is the BEST PRODUCTION car ever produced. Porshe and lambo, and ferrari owners will still say its a chevy, so what. that chevy out performs YOUR CAR THAT YOU PAID 30-80K$ more for, whos the idiot now

[s four t5]

so what, that chevy kicks the Porshes ass

hmmm, Arrogant porsche owner get raped on the TRACK and the Drag Strip by a Zo6, but , its a chevy. sounds like someone is trying to compensate for smaller things in their life.


but tahts just my opinion. i already posted PAGES on why the Z06 is the BEST PRODUCTION car ever produced. Porshe and lambo, and ferrari owners will still say its a chevy, so what. that chevy out performs YOUR CAR THAT YOU PAID 30-80K$ more for, whos the idiot now
It's still a chevy.

I mean not doubting it is the cheapest/fastest, but its still gonna be common. I mean you pull up in a porsche 996 and a guy next to you has a vette, who do you think will draw more attention? And isn't that the point of owning exotics? Eh...

It's still a chevy.

[HyPer50]

Its still a chevy.

since when is that a bad thing? Chevy has made some bad ass cars in it's time.. tired of all you domestic hating mother fuckers.

[s four t5]

since when is that a bad thing? Chevy has made some bad ass cars in it's time.. tired of all you domestic hating mother fuckers.
Not hating sir. I like some domestics :)

[HyPer50]

Not hating sir. I like some domestics :)

Well then I'm assuming your "it's still a chevy" comment was a joke... in which case I'm not referring to you... just can't stand people that hate certain cars just cause they are domestic. I'll respect any bad ass car, regardless of where it's made.

[Pher]

Thank god, I finally have something to rub in all of these foreigners faces when they say, "American cars are only good for tracks."

[HyPer50]

Thank god, I finally have something to rub in all of these foreigners faces when they say, "American cars are only good for tracks."

The Ford GT40 has been doing that for 40 years now.

[s four t5]

The Ford GT40 has been doing that for 40 years now.
Daytona Coupe owns the GT40 :D. Go shelby!

[Pher]

The Ford GT40 has been doing that for 40 years now.
I try to keep Ford out of my conversations. ;)

[s four t5]

I try to keep Ford out of my conversations. ;)
Hahaha.

[HyPer50]

I try to keep Ford out of my conversations. ;)

I dont blame ya.... Ford sucks = ) Mustang, Lightning, GT, thats about as far as my Ford love goes lol.

[Pher]

I am so glad to hear you say that Hyper! Most mustang owners are usually so damn gung-ho about Ford. I respect the hell of the mustang even though I drove 2 Redneck-Rocs for a total of 4 years.

[HyPer50]

I am so glad to hear you say that Hyper! Most mustang owners are usually so damn gung-ho about Ford. I respect the hell of the mustang even though I drove 2 Redneck-Roc for a total of 4 years.

Yup... Grew up in a Ford hating family. I just couldn't pass up the cheap horsepower out of fox body mustangs, so I went against the family and bought one = ) then 2... then 3 lol. But nahh my real love is old Chevy's.... or old domestics in general, chevelles, chargers, cuda's, camaros, nova's, etc.

[s four t5]

nice excursion though...CEO of Ford
http://8thcivic.com/images/suv/1.jpg
http://8thcivic.com/images/suv/3.jpg
http://8thcivic.com/images/suv/5.jpg

[Pher]

I've always loved foxes but my ex hated them. "They look like that other stupid car that you like (Grand National), it looks like a stupid box."
I dumped the bitch for that comment. j/k
And a side note... never leave GTO out of that list again please.

[HyPer50]

I've always loved foxes but my ex hated them. "They look like that other stupid car that you like (Grand National), it looks like a stupid box."
I dumped the bitch for that comment. j/k
And a side note... never leave GTO out of that list again please.

oh trust me... the list could of gone on and on and on lol... the late 60's firebird, demon, gto, challenger, bel air, amx (yes... lol), god... too many late 60's early 70's cars that I love.. But I will always take a 1970 Chevelle LS-6 over any car = P

[Pher]

+1 for good taste! Its a rare thing these days... f'n ricers. *ducks*

[Ruiner]

so what, that chevy kicks the Porshes ass

hmmm, Arrogant porsche owner get raped on the TRACK and the Drag Strip by a Zo6, but , its a chevy. sounds like someone is trying to compensate for smaller things in their life.


but tahts just my opinion. i already posted PAGES on why the Z06 is the BEST PRODUCTION car ever produced. Porshe and lambo, and ferrari owners will still say its a chevy, so what. that chevy out performs YOUR CAR THAT YOU PAID 30-80K$ more for, whos the idiot now

Since when are Porsches drag strip cars? We shall see what performance figures that the 997TT puts out. Remember, the C6 Z06 isn't in the same generation as the 996TT (my car). The C5 Z06 is, however. The new, 997TT should put out some impressive numbers. The C5 Z06 was dead even with the 996TT at the Nurburgring given one publication that I saw on the vette board (7:56, but I cannot confirm, deny the accuracy), but I remember seeing that it scored a 7:58 or perhaps just over 8:00. We'll see what the new one does (apples to apples comparison if you will).

[The Ren]

^ cant wait for that

[s four t5]

Since when are Porsches drag strip cars? We shall see what performance figures that the 997TT puts out. Remember, the C6 Z06 isn't in the same generation as the 996TT (my car). The C5 Z06 is, however. The new, 997TT should put out some impressive numbers. The C5 Z06 was dead even with the 996TT at the Nurburgring given one publication that I saw on the vette board (7:56, but I cannot confirm, deny the accuracy), but I remember seeing that it scored a 7:58 or perhaps just over 8:00. We'll see what the new one does (apples to apples comparison if you will).
pwned by ruiner...again.

[Vteckidd]

Since when are Porsches drag strip cars? We shall see what performance figures that the 997TT puts out. Remember, the C6 Z06 isn't in the same generation as the 996TT (my car). The C5 Z06 is, however. The new, 997TT should put out some impressive numbers. The C5 Z06 was dead even with the 996TT at the Nurburgring given one publication that I saw on the vette board (7:56, but I cannot confirm, deny the accuracy), but I remember seeing that it scored a 7:58 or perhaps just over 8:00. We'll see what the new one does (apples to apples comparison if you will).
we'll see, i think its funny to see a porshe owner defend his car against a car that costs way less and is american. and anyone that doesnt thinkg the new ZO6 isnt an exocitc well maybe its not italian, or german, but it certainly deserves to get ranked up there

how much is the new porsche going to cost again?

kthxbye

EDIT: RE READ RUINER. i said the ZO6 outperforms the porshe on the TRACK and the DRAG STRIP. so it can win against the porshe on the porshes turf, and its own turf.

[Ruiner]

pwned by ruiner...again.

No, nobody was owned. I was just trying to explain an "apples to apples" comparison. The Porsche GT2 (996), at 472 hp, did it just as fast as the Corvette C6 Z06. The Porsche GT2 (996) came out in 2002 I think. That's 3 years prior to the C6 Z06 and it is still just as fast.

If you want do compare apples to apples, it goes like this:

Porsche 911 Turbo (996) is to the C5 as the Porsche 911 GT2 (996) is to the C5 Z06 as the Porsche 911 turbo (997) is to the C6 as the Porsche 911 GT2 (997) is to the C6 Z06. I mean, the Porsche 911 turbo (996 or 997) isn't made for the track like the C5 or C6 Z06's. Granted, the 911 turbo (996) performed as well as, if not better than the C5 Z06, but it wasn't made for that. The 911 GT2 (996) was made for the track much like the C5 Z06 was. The 911 GT2 (997) is going to be made for the track like the C6 Z06 is (which can only TIE the previous gen 911 GT2 (996) version).

[Ruiner]

we'll see, i think its funny to see a porshe owner defend his car against a car that costs way less and is american. and anyone that doesnt thinkg the new ZO6 isnt an exocitc well maybe its not italian, or german, but it certainly deserves to get ranked up there

how much is the new porsche going to cost again?

kthxbye

EDIT: RE READ RUINER. i said the ZO6 outperforms the porshe on the TRACK and the DRAG STRIP. so it can win against the porshe on the porshes turf, and its own turf.

A. It's Porsche with a "C"
B. If you truly are trying to explain that the cost of the 911 isn't justified, I can easily introduce you into advanced R&D, hand built design, exotic metals, parts, etc that will explain the cost. There IS NOT a price to power formula. It does not work that way. There is more to "price" than just how fast it goes.

[The Ren]

Wow.. I actually understand this..

[Ruiner]

With all of this said, I NEVER said anything bad about the C6 Z06. However, you on the other hand, talked shit about Porsche. Why? You should be more specific about WHICH Porsche you are refering to as well.

[s four t5]

Wow.. I actually understand this..
well..... good for you?

[Ruiner]

Wow.. I actually understand this..

It's not a hard concept. He says that "Porsche sucks", but doesn't offer any other information. I can sit and show him a "Porsche" that whips up on the Z06. I can show him another Porsche that has been produced for 3+ years that ties the NEW C6 Z06's lap time. I am not following his logic.

[The Ren]

well..... good for you?
Sorry i think that came out wrong.. I was just saying Brandons point was making sense as mikes was not..

[Vteckidd]

ok hold on let me go find some info. i never said porCHERUHEURHE SUCKS btw. re-read AGAIN

[HyPer50]

I got nothing against porsche... they put out some nice cars, but I'd never be willing to pay that kind of money for a porsche heh. Although I'll never have that much money, so i guess it isn't a problem.

[Ruiner]

ok hold on let me go find some info. i never said porCHERUHEURHE SUCKS btw. re-read AGAIN

You said that the C6 Z06 > Porsche, yet I showed you two factory Porsches that were both even and better than the Z06.

[Vteckidd]

You said that the C6 Z06 > Porsche, yet I showed you two factory Porsches that were both even and better than the Z06.
haha, your funny, should i even continue arguing with you?

[Ruiner]

I got nothing against porsche... they put out some nice cars, but I'd never be willing to pay that kind of money for a porsche heh. Although I'll never have that much money, so i guess it isn't a problem.

Does the same hold true for Ferrari and Lambo?

[SilviaK93]

It is?

Porsche Carrera GT - 7 min. 32 sec.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 7 min 42 sec

^^^^This should be the case, let's look at it from this perspective....

$400, 000.00- 7 min 32 sec

$72,000.00- 7 min 42 sec

:goodjob:hmmmmmmmm

[Ruiner]

haha, your funny, should i even continue arguing with you?

I fail to see the logic in your argument. There is no arguing because I have provided the FACTS that shoot down your opinionated statement. You can't argue with facts and figures.

[Ruiner]

^^^^This should be the case, let's look at it from this perspective....

$400, 000.00- 7 min 32 sec

$72,000.00- 7 min 42 sec

:goodjob:hmmmmmmmm

Marshall, he said that the C6 Z06 was better than Porsche. He included the company as a whole. Until he explains that statement, I clearly showed him an instance where it wasn't. Agreed?

I never said ONE bad thing about the Z06, yet his response was unwarranted in my opinion. You know that I have nothing but respect for the Z06 as you know me. This kid, however, doesn't.

[Vteckidd]

The only thing about that is Me, Vteckidd, and you could all buy a Z06 plus one for each of our best friends and all six of us turn 7min 42 sec laps for the same amount that we could buy one Carrera GT for. lol. Hell for 450k that bitch better have some mechanical lips that extend out of the dash and suck my dick while I'm circling the track.


Hear let me clarify AGAIN.

your comparing apples to oranges. A much HIGHER priced porsche vs a much chaper Chevy.

thats my argument, your telling my opinion is wrong, whic you cant do. i would rather save the 80K$ and get a chevy. you on the other hand feel differently. what if i told you your wheels were ugly (which i dont) would you argue and tell me that im wrong?

bottom line is the Chevy Vette is a MUCH cheaper and much BETTER Handling and FASTER car than the Porsche, Ferrari, or Lambo. you cant argue that.

[Vteckidd]

^^^^This should be the case, let's look at it from this perspective....

$400, 000.00- 7 min 32 sec

$72,000.00- 7 min 42 sec

:goodjob:hmmmmmmmm

END MOTHERFUCKING THREAD

[HyPer50]

Does the same hold true for Ferrari and Lambo?

Yup. Unless of course I was a multi millionaire, then I'd be into exotics, but even then it's still a crazy price to pay... cause unlike what you were saying in another post, I dont care about dealerships kissing my ass, or the fancy service lol.. I like nice cars, and fast cars, both of those can be had for much cheaper than the exotic price = )

[SilviaK93]

Since when are Porsches drag strip cars? We shall see what performance figures that the 997TT puts out. Remember, the C6 Z06 isn't in the same generation as the 996TT (my car). The C5 Z06 is, however. The new, 997TT should put out some impressive numbers. The C5 Z06 was dead even with the 996TT at the Nurburgring given one publication that I saw on the vette board (7:56, but I cannot confirm, deny the accuracy), but I remember seeing that it scored a 7:58 or perhaps just over 8:00. We'll see what the new one does (apples to apples comparison if you will).

I saw the article as I was waiting to get my haircut 2 weeks ago. The C5 Z06 beat the 996TT by a second......I remember looking for my gen car that is why I remember.

Still a C5 Z06 and 996TT are so close in comparison as far as performance it's sick! Only REAL difference is price and emblem on the hood!

[Ruiner]

Hear let me clarify AGAIN.

your comparing apples to oranges. A much HIGHER priced porsche vs a much chaper Chevy.

thats my argument, your telling my opinion is wrong, whic you cant do. i would rather save the 80K$ and get a chevy. you on the other hand feel differently. what if i told you your wheels were ugly (which i dont) would you argue and tell me that im wrong?

bottom line is the Chevy Vette is a MUCH cheaper and much BETTER Handling and FASTER car than the Porsche, Ferrari, or Lambo. you cant argue that.

The C6 Z06 is the best bang for the buck, but that isn't want you originally said. You realize this, correct? NOBODY is going to argue that it isn't the best bang for the buck. You would be stupid to do so. However, does that make it faster than those cars?

No. It isn't faster than all models from those 3 companies. It might be cheaper and faster than some of the models that cost more than it, but not all models. It's a mixed bag of nuts. It is faster than some, slower than others.

Best bang for the buck, yes. Better than all Ferrari, Porches, and Lambos is ridiculous.

[SilviaK93]

Marshall, he said that the C6 Z06 was better than Porsche. He included the company as a whole. Until he explains that statement, I clearly showed him an instance where it wasn't. Agreed?

I never said ONE bad thing about the Z06, yet his response was unwarranted in my opinion. You know that I have nothing but respect for the Z06 as you know me. This kid, however, doesn't.


Brandon, you and I can say anything we want about these two cars as we both OWN one! hehe, I figured I would just bust your chops once in this 5 page thread.

[Vteckidd]

The C6 Z06 is the best bang for the buck, but that isn't want you originally said. You realize this, correct? NOBODY is going to argue that it isn't the best bang for the buck. You would be stupid to do so. However, does that make it faster than those cars?

No. It isn't faster than all models from those 3 companies. It might be cheaper and faster than some of the models that cost more than it, but not all models. It's a mixed bag of nuts. It is faster than some, slower than others.

Best bang for the buck, yes. Better than all Ferrari, Porches, and Lambos is ridiculous.
maybe i was too broad in my generalization, truth be known i dont know alot about older porsches and specs, i drive a honda.

and i love your car, but if i had 200000 to spend, i would spend it on a vetter and a house, rather than a porsche. hell i used to be best friends with the lead tech of Ferrari Of Scotsdale in arizona. it was a joint dealership and they sold Astin Martin and porsche as well. He would call me on certain days cause thats where they would store the Ferrari Challenge cars for tear down and rebuild/inspection. There was a 550, 355 and a 360 all in the showroom floor. and you know which car i would have chosen out of that whole dealership? a blue porsche they had there with soft grey leather interior, carrera 4. I like german interior so much more than Italian

but i think the new Z06 and even the old Z06 /C5R were great cars

[SilviaK93]

I think vteckidd is just trying to say this:

Porsche GT is faster, but for the money you can have a very closely rated car performance wise for a 1/5 of the price.

This statement is very true.

Hey, this reminds me.......Bill Heard is suppose to call me once they get one for me to test drive..........watch out Buford residents it could get smokey around here! :goodjob:

[Vteckidd]

^^^^^ thank you. im not that smart to compose sentences that way

[Ruiner]

I think vteckidd is just trying to say this:

Porsche GT is faster, but for the money you can have a very closely rated car performance wise for a 1/5 of the price.

This statement is very true.

Hey, this reminds me.......Bill Heard is suppose to call me once they get one for me to test drive..........watch out Buford residents it could get smokey around here! :goodjob:

Well, if he really wants to compare, he can put the C6 Z06 up against the Porsche 911 GT2 (996). They both ran the exact same time on the ring (7:42). The 911 GT2 (996) is the race version of the 911 turbo (much like the Z06 is the race version of the vette). The GT2 runs ~$190,000. Comparing the new Z06 to that would be more acceptable. I will say this, though, the 997TT and 997GT2 will be interesting. :)

[Ruiner]

but i think the new Z06 and even the old Z06 /C5R were great cars

I have yet to disagree with you on this statement, Mike. It is hands down, the best bang for the buck sport car sold.

[The Ren]

Just curious how do the zo6 and the 911 gt2 compaire on hp wise?

[HEATON]

Nurburgring is like an hour away from me..lol

[Ruiner]

Just curious how do the zo6 and the 911 gt2 compaire on hp wise?

The new C6 Z06 is 505hp and the older GT2 was ~455hp. The newer, post 2002 Model Year version I think, was around 472hp give or take.

[Vteckidd]

The new C6 Z06 is 505hp and the older GT2 was ~455hp. The newer, post 2002 Model Year version I think, was around 472hp give or take.


i love you (but not in a gay way)

[Ruiner]

i love you (but not in a gay way)

Appreciated

[Vteckidd]

lol. youll have to give me a ride in the Porsche and then ill go for a ride in Marshalls ccar. remember, look at my avatar, im an all motor guy :)

howver B18C1turboed gave me a ride in his car last night m and at 10PSI i about soiled myself. 350whp makes your butt clench , especially on surface streets

[Ruiner]

lol. youll have to give me a ride in the Porsche and then ill go for a ride in Marshalls ccar. remember, look at my avatar, im an all motor guy :)

howver B18C1turboed gave me a ride in his car last night m and at 10PSI i about soiled myself. 350whp makes your butt clench , especially on surface streets

Fair enough. All motor is nice, I give it that. However, there is just something about the spooling of the turbos that is music to my ears. That and the sensation of when full boost kicks in. Talk about a kick in the ass, so to speak.

[The Ren]

Brandon have you and clark ever gone at it?

[HyPer50]

Fair enough. All motor is nice, I give it that. However, there is just something about the spooling of the turbos that is music to my ears. That and the sensation of when full boost kicks in. Talk about a kick in the ass, so to speak.

Well.. I dont get the spool, but it is fun feeling the power just come in all of a sudden heh... it's like ok... we're goin', goin', holy shit we're goin', good god slow down! *falls in back seat*

[SilviaK93]

Well, if he really wants to compare, he can put the C6 Z06 up against the Porsche 911 GT2 (996). They both ran the exact same time on the ring (7:42). The 911 GT2 (996) is the race version of the 911 turbo (much like the Z06 is the race version of the vette). The GT2 runs ~$190,000. Comparing the new Z06 to that would be more acceptable. I will say this, though, the 997TT and 997GT2 will be interesting. :)

OK then he probably is just trying to say this:

The GT2 is just as fast, but why pay $190,000.00 when you can pay $72,000.00 for the same like performance?

[SilviaK93]

lol. youll have to give me a ride in the Porsche and then ill go for a ride in Marshalls ccar. remember, look at my avatar, im an all motor guy :)

howver B18C1turboed gave me a ride in his car last night m and at 10PSI i about soiled myself. 350whp makes your butt clench , especially on surface streets

my car is slow!

[99SI]

lol @ Vteckidd and his hysterical opinions. lol. I demand a race tonight Mike, your car vs. mine! I will be interested to see LPE's new designs and packages on the new engine for the Z. The Toronado that Jay Leno had built that they made rear wheel drive and TT'd was a pre production engine of the new Z06. They made over 1000 hp.

[The Ren]

If I had the money id be into exotics.. i mean seriously beautiful look.. but i think the mkiv will do it for me.. still a sexy car with a powerhouse..

[SilviaK93]

Anybody heard about this blue devil thing? I have seen a few spy photos and some specs.........NASTYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!

Then that Porsche GT will be 2nd place........... :tongue: (poke at Ruiner)

[Salty12]

Anybody heard about this blue devil thing? I have seen a few spy photos and some specs.........NASTYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!

Then that Porsche GT will be 2nd place........... :tongue: (poke at Ruiner)

yeah.. supercharged... the estimate i heard was 600+ HP... saw it on Car & Driver tv show or something.. they just had some spy still shots of it.. probably the same thing you saw.

[Vteckidd]

all i have to say is 1 word

VTEC or for you ricers out there VTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAK

2008 NSX TYPE-R V8

[The Ren]

^ I cant wait to see the prototype for that

[HyPer50]

Doesn't matter... Chrysler/Mercedes will have it all once the ME Four-Twelve comes out.

[SilviaK93]

all i have to say is 1 word

VTEC or for you ricers out there VTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAK

2008 NSX TYPE-R V8

About time for this car! Always like the look of the first ones, but they were wayyyyyyyy over priced and wayyyyyyy to slow for my liking. Cant wait to see a V8 in there though; hopefully it makes AT LEAST 400hp.

[The Ren]

Yeah.. Im really interested to see what Acura will come up with to try and hang with the big boys.. Specially since the Lexus is supposed to be coming out with their version on the supra sometime soon..

[Vteckidd]

Yeah.. Im really interested to see what Acura will come up with to try and hang with the big boys.. Specially since the Lexus is supposed to be coming out with their version on the supra sometime soon..
the new "supra" is rumored to be in development, however when it comes to the states it will carry a LEXUS bage since toyota owns lexus. there is also rumor of that the V8 IS 450 will make it over here in the next few months. (i dont think they announced they were bringing it here yet)

The New NSX, is highly shrouded in secrecy. no one knows what they are going to do. there is talk of a V8 short stroke big bore. there is talk of a v6 with ITBs, no one knows. the most likely theory is that it will be some sort of hybrid. Honda has been in devolpment with a technology that has been around for a few years. there is a charger device that they have been messing with that adds 100ft/lbs of TQ and has ZERO engine relaibility problems. I cant for the life of me remember the name of it, i was reading up on it a few months ago. its a supercharger of sorts, but its connected to the drive train and runs off a pulley system.

http://www.autospies.com/images/7-14-05/nsx/1.JPG

[The Ren]

Im definatly ganna keep and eye out for it.. From what ive been hearing about the so-called supra.. there is supposed to be one carrying the lexus name and the toyota name.. the lexus one as far as ive heard is supposed to be rumored to go for base model 60K, although neither are going to be using the 2jz.

[Vteckidd]

Im definatly ganna keep and eye out for it.. From what ive been hearing about the so-called supra.. there is supposed to be one carrying the lexus name and the toyota name.. the lexus one as far as ive heard is supposed to be rumored to go for base model 60K, although neither are going to be using the 2jz.
correct, the 2jZ is outdated, well i mean, they arent going to reuse taht powerplant.

[The Ren]

So Ive heard... which kinda sucks.. its a great engine.. holds up nicely...