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Originally Posted by FASTNUF
Coming from a 16 Z06 M7 to a 17 ZL1 Vert, honestly I can't tell much of the performance difference in let's say "over all power"; yes my Z06 had eLSD and it saved me a couple of times around corners if I got a little too happy on the gas petal, the Zl1 Vert does not, it has the trusty mechanical limited slip which I'm very familiar with, no complaints. Vert's do not get the PDR option which is a bummer and I miss, BUT the reason I bought this Vert was for a total different experience... I don't get the PTM either, but I still have a launch control & line lock for burn outs (tires get expensive, so rare that I will do any)
The sway bars and springs are also slightly different due the extra weight.
I did not plan to track the car or of course I would have stayed with my Z06, I bought this car to have a fun open top experience as it's my weekend cruiser / have fun car, not my DD. I have a 16 GMC Yukon for that.
Honestly, if the Z06 engine wasn't available in the Camaro, I would have bought a Z06 Vert instead. After doing the math, I saved over $27k for a full loaded factory ZL1 Vert that's "tenths" slower than the Z06 stock for stock. It handles great on the street and corners as well looks great doing it!
I feel like we're in the 1960's muscle car era with all of these high HP cars available today...it keeps pushing each manufacturer to "one up" the other and we all win!  |
FASTNUF - good comparison. I am in the process of working out numbers. Not the 'best' time to be trading in my Vette, but possibly good time to be buying the 'ZL1 vert' even though not many incentives, so trying to do my best. If #'s look good, will take ride Saturday to see it and drive. It is Summit White, which I want as my Vette is also white, and my color of choice.