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Old 01-13-2015, 05:46 PM   #92
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Originally Posted by hotlapZL1 View Post
The difference in price between a 1LT Z51 ($59,995) and base Z06 ($78,995) is $19,000. Not really that close but I don't see that as the problem with getting a NA Z06. The problem is that C7 gained weight! In order to build a new Z06 that could outperform the old, 650 HP was needed and they apparently couldn't build a NA engine at the power level.

The recent VIR lap shows the new Z06 is fast so even if it loses a 1/2 second on later laps, its still much faster than the old car. Perhaps the answer for those that crave a NA C7 track Corvette is the Z51.

C7 Z51 2:53.8 sec
2010 C6 Z06 2:53.5 sec
Z/28 2:50.9 sec
C7 Z06 2.41.3 sec

http://www.caranddriver.com/features/lightning-lap-2012-feature-sortable-times-complete-lightning-lap-times-2006-to-2012-page-8

Or just get the Z/28, there are some great deals to be had on those!
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