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Originally Posted by ponyboy96
Yep definitely this. I also don’t think the current crop of z06 owners are going to like this car due to its lack of bottom end torque. 200lbs less than the previous is going to be noticeable. I was reading the corvette forums (had to grab some black socks and white new balance first) and there was a huge discussion about that. I think there will be plenty of these for sale used not long after launch.
Imho, it was like when I owned a previous Gen GT500 and then drove my father in laws GT350. Gorgeous car, but man that lack of bottom end it felt like driving a civic in comparison until you revved it out. I just did not like the FPC 5.2. I was underwhelmed to say the least. I think most vette owners are going to feel the same when they finally drive it.
One thing that was missing was the Ring lap time. I’m still thinking a ZLE will likely be quicker on track. JMHO.
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I think the high-revving engine will attract its crowd. My personal concern would be the durability - this is the first time GM has done an FPC DOHC V8, so let's hope it doesn't end up like Doodoo... I mean Voodoo.
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