This z06 isn't being pushed towards the average american. It is for someone who wants something about as close to a racecar as they can get.

Ford doesn't pamper their buyers but people still buy Ford GTs.

And don't forget Dodge, they have the Viper. Around similar price range.

The fact is, if you the price changing from like 65k to like 72k keeps you from buying this car you probably shouldn't be dropping that kind of cash on it anyways.

And I can't think of any other car I'd rather have then a c6 if I were to be dropping 40k...