03-01-2017, 04:12 PM | #1 |
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Can the C7 Corvette keep-up with the Camaro??
The Camaro folks at GM sure have stepped-up their game recently. Starting with the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and now the addition for 2018 model year Chevrolet ZL1 Camaro with the 1LE. I just read a rumor [GM Authority/Car & Driver] that a naturally aspirated 5.5 liter small block V8 will push 700 hp and is supposedly being readied for the next Z/28 with an LT6 designation.
I am surprised that the Chevrolet Division and corporate GM are letting the Camaro in many ways 'out duel ' the Corvette. Am wondering what the folks at Corvette plans are? After all, Corvette is their premium sports car. I have heard rumors of a 2018 Corvette ZR1 and of course a mid engine Corvette. Has anyone heard plans to add the 10-speed automatic [used in the ZL1] or up the horsepower in the 2018 Corvette GRAND SPORT??? I am interested in everyone's opinions and analysis. THANKS |
03-01-2017, 04:25 PM | #2 |
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Might want to rethink a bit. The Corvette is lighter and out handles the Camaro.
Corvette Z06 w/Z07 package out performs the ZL1 everywhere. Not sure how much the 1LE ZL1 closes the gap. Corvette Grandsport out performs the 1SS 1LE everywhere. Corvette is also working on the C8 and ZR1 both which will out perform the Camaro. I've had multiple Corvettes and Camaros and I love my 2017 SS, but hands down the Corvettes are always going to be a step ahead. |
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03-01-2017, 06:23 PM | #4 |
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03-01-2017, 06:29 PM | #5 | |
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11 coolers! Car & driver burned 6 sets of tires in four days and never saw heat soak once in the ZL1. Can't say the same for the well you know
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03-01-2017, 07:54 PM | #7 |
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Corvette is faster but at least they no longer de-rate the vette engine when it goes in the camaro. That's a good thing !
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I've had a C7 and 0 to 60 on mine was a half second faster than my SS 50. And both of them seem like I'm driving a Prius compared to my C7 ZO6 I could get a 3.1 0 to 60 with 8auto 3/4 tank gas, stock tires at 33lbs on a 85 degree day. I'm sure the ZL1 time of 3.5 was with a race driver and very little gas on a drag strip with the tires set up properly. I wanted my times on all the cars as if I was heading home from work with plenty of gas and tires like I normally drive.
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03-01-2017, 08:02 PM | #9 |
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I wanted a Corvette or Tesla before the 16 Camaro was announced. The configuration price for my ideal Corvette was somewhere around 70k before tax versus the Camaro at 48k. The Camaro had EVERYTHING I wanted down to the color, technology, Bose Audio, heated steering wheel, cooled seats, price, insurance (I could name more). It was everything I wanted for 20k less and I got more in some respect. Plus some girls relate Corvettes to Barbie and don't like the guys who drive them for that specific reason:/
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03-01-2017, 08:04 PM | #10 | |
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Overall the Camaro will be close to the Vette but a lot easier to live with as a daily driver and a whole lot quieter and comfort is twice as good. My ZO6 was like riding on a lumber wagon. No fun on a long trip and livable around town. That's why I got rid of them and went to Camaro. Plus more options that don't even come on the Vette. Like blind spot mirrors and the backup sensors, heated seats that work, and a heated steering wheel all not on a Vette. |
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03-01-2017, 08:11 PM | #11 | |
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But I just use sport mode -> press trac off twice for plain old competitive driving mode, it feels the most natural to me. |
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Yuppers!
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03-01-2017, 09:15 PM | #13 |
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