Thread: C7 or ZL1?
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Old 08-18-2021, 07:26 AM   #28
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Very difficult decision:
-The Corvette Grand Sport has been mentioned by MT as the best handling C7 Corvette. Same MT has reviewed the C7 Z06 considering that chassis/suspension as untrusted and hazardous with that SC power.
-Also MT has mentioned that the best handling GM Chassis is the "Alpha" platform of the 6th gen Camaro
-C7 Z06 had Engine overheating issues. My C7 Z51 overheated the A6 transmission at the track.
-The Transmissions (A10 and 6MT) that you find on the Camaro are more accurate and precise than the (A6, A8 & 7MT) on the C7 Corvette. With the 7MT while driving you would easily miss a shift. The A8 is a very problematic transmission and the A6 overheats at the track.
-The close to the floor driving feeling on the Corvette C7 feels amazing.
-Esthetically the Corvette Exterior and interior design looks more appealing, more exotic. The non ZL1 Camaro and Mustangs are very more common to see them on the street.
-The same Exhaust on both cars sounds better, more aggressive on the Camaro.
-On a quick lane change, the Corvette feels instantaneous and the Camaro feels heavier in the back.
-Amazing power and sound of the SC compared to the NA engine.

-My N.A. C7 Z51 felt as fast as my 5th Gen SC ZL1 because it was lighter
-The reliability of my 6th gen Camaro SS has been way better compared to my unreliable prior C7 Corvette Z51.
On equal price, you get more for your money with the SC ZL1 compared to the NA GS.
Also the individual question is If the 650 HP is much power to take advantage on the street or its to much for DD?

This decision for me in this order of preference:
1. Camaro ZL1 (non 1LE, because its 1LE Suspension option is very rough for street driving, better for track usage. )
2. Corvette Grand Sport
3. Camaro SS1LE
4. Camaro SS
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'14 Corvette C7 Stingray Z51
'14 Camaro ZL1 w/. Recaro seats
'11 Mustang GT 5.0 w. track package
'02 Porsche 911 Carrera
'05 Infiniti G35 coupe sport

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