[VADER SS L99]

It does suck that the new Z06 is slower than the Viper but I guess you get what you pay for in this situation. The Z06 is cheaper in any comparable configuration vs the Viper even after Dodge cut it's asking price by $15k. Whether or not a $5k-$15k price difference between the 2 matters that much to people who have the money for these kind of cars is not for me to judge. Regardless I know which car will sell more. Just having a auto option alone in the Z06 will ensure it kills the Viper in sales.

I think one reason that GM might have held back the Z06 is so they could offer a ZR1. They might put a new hood and TVS 2.3 on a Z06/Z07 and call it a ZR1.

Another thing that would suck is it seems GM is forcing those who want to track their cars void their warranty. Same thing happened with the C6 Z06. With that car you needed head/valve train work to make sure it was reliable.