[Village Idiot]

Originally Posted by JG853

First off, I am not a bench racer. I use facts and do not drink Kool Aid. I own the cars you are all discussing (Other than the new Z06, obviously).

A properly cooled C7 Z06/Z07 is going to give the C8 Z06 all it can handle (You know, the cooling system LG came up with in late 2015 that was used basically on the C7 ZR1). The C8 Z06 is not going to beat a C7 ZR1, period. On tight tracks like Willow Springs for example, the C8 Z06 will fair very very well against both due to its tight corners, slippery surface that favor ME platform cars and in this regard, it might best the time.

Furthermore, the quarter mile time that was just published is where the ME platform, DCT, Cup2R C8 Z06 shines - Acceleration (And traction out of the hole). How much faster would a C7 Z06 be on equal tires - Maybe 1.5 seconds to get it to 10.8?). So, that put's it at .2 of the C8 Z06 time (Where it has all of the ME, 20HP and DCT advantages). What happens if the same tires are on the C7 ZR1? Might this number go down in stock form as well in the quarter mile with Cup2Rs? Interesting to note that GM did not publish the MPH of the C8 Z06 in this regard. (I am not a drag racer)

Finally, the FE, ME, and RE Platforms all have their advantages and disadvantages. The ME platform suffers from oversteer, and it is inherent in that design. Sure, driving and set-up can help, but it is always there.

You were on CorvetteForum making every excuse possible why the C7 will be slower now you brought them over here