[Gen6_1Le]

Originally Posted by oldman

Is called mid-engine derangement syndrome... MEDS...

When you are on MEDS, you lack a perspective on reality. That being the C8 is the dominant platform and it ain't even out yet. The only reasons not to get one are akin to why you don't want to date a supermodel.... she's too fast, I may get arrested, I still love my X, were not compatible.. Well, I don't date supermodels because I'm short ugly have no talent, old and poor.... I don't get a C8 cause I'm going to retire and may or may not make above $140K figures on my next job. The truth shall set you free.

Not let's compare the base C8 on all seasons may or may not be faster on some tracks as my !LE on sticky summer tires... are we talking platform or tires??? I know a strawman argument. The C8 because it came in so cheap and can cut a sub 3.0 with the base engine... it has destroyed all other platforms in terms of performance and bang for the dollar. Toss in quite good looking and you got a supermodel that likes slugs like me... So stick to your 1LE.... I'd be truthful and say I'd trade in car in a heartbeat if I knew what job I would have this time next year PERIOD,

So please stick to the well the C8 ain't that good cause I got a !LE

What is the price of the C8 with a sub 3.0 0 to 60 ?

[50MileSmile]

Originally Posted by oldman

Not let's compare the base C8 on all seasons may or may not be faster on some tracks as my !LE on sticky summer tires... are we talking platform or tires??? I know a strawman argument. The C8 because it came in so cheap and can cut a sub 3.0 with the base engine... it has destroyed all other platforms in terms of performance and bang for the dollar. Toss in quite good looking and you got a supermodel that likes slugs like me... So stick to your 1LE.... I'd be truthful and say I'd trade in car in a heartbeat if I knew what job I would have this time next year PERIOD,

So please stick to the well the C8 ain't that good cause I got a !LE

Let's be realistic. You're not going to see many base C8s on the track. What you will see are base C8s with the Z51 equipment, which - if everything we're reading is true - will clean your clock on their almost-race tires. The 1LE is a clean second slower to 60 (horsepower talks), the C8 shifts and downshifts faster than you can slap around your 6-speed and the C8 has better brakes (size matters). I have a 1LE, and I'm expecting to move over to let the C8s with Z51 go by - but I don't care, because my driving experience will be far superior than any of the C8 pushbutton jockeys will get. After all, there's nothing quite so orgasmic as the perfect 3-2 downshift.

[50MileSmile]

Originally Posted by Gen6_1Le

What is the price of the C8 with a sub 3.0 0 to 60 ?

That would be a C8 with the Z51 package. Speculation is $65K or so, but we won't know officially until Sept. 15. Production doesn't even start until December...

[6spdhyperblue]

Originally Posted by oldman

Is called mid-engine derangement syndrome... MEDS...

When you are on MEDS, you lack a perspective on reality. That being the C8 is the dominant platform and it ain't even out yet. The only reasons not to get one are akin to why you don't want to date a supermodel.... she's too fast, I may get arrested, I still love my X, were not compatible.. Well, I don't date supermodels because I'm short ugly have no talent, old and poor.... I don't get a C8 cause I'm going to retire and may or may not make above $140K figures on my next job. The truth shall set you free.

Not let's compare the base C8 on all seasons may or may not be faster on some tracks as my !LE on sticky summer tires... are we talking platform or tires??? I know a strawman argument. The C8 because it came in so cheap and can cut a sub 3.0 with the base engine... it has destroyed all other platforms in terms of performance and bang for the dollar. Toss in quite good looking and you got a supermodel that likes slugs like me... So stick to your 1LE.... I'd be truthful and say I'd trade in car in a heartbeat if I knew what job I would have this time next year PERIOD,

So please stick to the well the C8 ain't that good cause I got a !LE

Hahahahaha

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Assuming the chassis development is good, I'd agree. But we won't know until they are tested. The C7 chassis really wasn't very good (compared to what it SHOULD have been).

Seriously? Runs toe to toe with the equivalent Porsche and you think it isn’t very good?

GM chassis development rivals any company you can name.

[oldman]

Originally Posted by Gen6_1Le

What is the price of the C8 with a sub 3.0 0 to 60 ?

Sub 60k with a set of new summer tires and 5000 mile break-in. U keep on making like a set of tires is a big deal.... it ain’t. unless u want to contend big brakes, more coolers, and stiffer suspension makes the z51 Faster....... wait the 5 hp from the exhaust... lol, but

[oldman]

Originally Posted by 50MileSmile

Let's be realistic. You're not going to see many base C8s on the track. What you will see are base C8s with the Z51 equipment, which - if everything we're reading is true - will clean your clock on their almost-race tires. The 1LE is a clean second slower to 60 (horsepower talks), the C8 shifts and downshifts faster than you can slap around your 6-speed and the C8 has better brakes (size matters). I have a 1LE, and I'm expecting to move over to let the C8s with Z51 go by - but I don't care, because my driving experience will be far superior than any of the C8 pushbutton jockeys will get. After all, there's nothing quite so orgasmic as the perfect 3-2 downshift.

My bro is into Boxsters, the push button guys in general are faster, but there are diehards that show up and let everyone know, real men drive a stick...

I have an m6, I know it is my last manual, i’ve made peace with myself than an auto is way faster better in every way ride. Still luv the m6

[JCunningham]

Originally Posted by oldman

Sub 60k with a set of new summer tires and 5000k mile break-in. U keep on making like a set of tires is a big deal.... it ain’t. unless u want to contend big brakes, more coolers, and stiffer suspension makes the z51
Faster....... wait the 5 hp from the exhaust... lol, but

5000 mile break in? Dont see why C7 is 500 miles.

[Gunkk]

Originally Posted by oldman

Sub 60k with a set of new summer tires and 5000k mile break-in.

Originally Posted by JCunningham

5000 mile break in? Dont see why C7 is 500 miles.

No... not 5000....

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Number 3

Seriously? Runs toe to toe with the equivalent Porsche and you think it isn’t very good?

GM chassis development rivals any company you can name.

It's not. It has issues putting down power in Z06 and ZR1 (GM did work on it heavily for the ZR1) form. People who have tracked both will tell you the same thing. I'm not saying that the c7 is slow just that its chassis isnt up to par with what the Corvette should have IMO.

Hell the Alpha platform puts.down power better and is, in my experience, the better platform. I hope they did it right with the C8 though.

[Baldilocks01SS]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

It's not. It has issues putting down power in Z06 and ZR1 (GM did work on it heavily for the ZR1) form. People who have tracked both will tell you the same thing. I'm not saying that the c7 is slow just that its chassis isnt up to par with what the Corvette should have IMO.

Hell the Alpha platform puts.down power better and is, in my experience, the better platform. I hope they did it right with the C8 though.

Exactly, the Z06 and ZR1 ran great numbers around the track, but most drivers were white knuckled, sweaty and out of breath by the end of the drive. The Stingray Z51 and especially the Grand Sport were the sweet spots for the C7 architecture.

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by Gen6_1Le

Who cares ? anyone that plans on buying a exotic supercar .

The SS 1Le also beat the Stingray on a few tracks , and by more than a second.

You honestly think people look at the top speed of a car and if it isn't X say oh better get something else?

[Gen6_1Le]

Originally Posted by shaffe

You honestly think people look at the top speed of a car and if it isn't X say oh better get something else?

I am sure someone has but generally no, but people want to know these things. This kind of information goes with exotic super cars . Right now Chevy is selling this car as a bargain super car , sooner or later it’s going to have to live up to the super car status. The 0 to 60 numbers have to do with the computers doing it more then having a driver behind the wheel , it’s not enough.

[6spdhyperblue]

What, you think a 800hp version won’t get that done?

Go compare the base car to the cayman as that’s the similar price range. That thing is a dog.