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Originally Posted by c4racer
cool! Rare to find one available for a test drive so nicely done there!
I haven't even driven a C7 yet, but I owned two C6's - both Z51 cars, plus a C5Z06 and the Camaro SS rides and drives better than any of those for example. Surely gives up some grip at the limit, but I find the steering feel is even better which is something considering it's EPS vs. the older vettes are traditional steering. I was never that impressed with C5 or C6 steering feel - it's overboosted to my liking and rather vague compared to other sports cars like 911, Cayman, BMW M coupe / roadster etc. But I was very impressed with the Camaro SS in this regard, even after owning a 911 and all the Corvettes and several BMW's. The best steering feel in a Corvette in addition to best driver seating position and shift quality not to mention brake feel etc. was the C4. But it's got a pretty wobbly chassis compared to C6/7 or Alpha.
The SS shines in brake feel and performance as well - at least in spirited street driving - for track work probably the 1LE and Z51 C8 would be the way to go.
I'd like to drive one at some point so I have my own perspective on the C8 - at this point I am unsure if one will show up in my garage. Maybe at some point.
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I was lucky to have a friend that has one, I too have owned GS and Z06 C6, C5 Z06 and now a C7 Z06 with my Camaro. My ZLE doesn't even compare to the C6 or C5 cars it blows them away. The C7 to me feels a little faster but I have a hard time keeping that car planted on the road so I still prefer the ZLE even over that car too. The C8 while I didn't have a whole lot of time just felt easier to handle and just as fast. Just my 2 cents.