Maybe I'll get a Vette in 2013 for the 60th anniversary, unless Mazda takes a huge leap forward in hp. I still love the 8, but you can't deny what an awesome car the Vette is.

 

Vette drivers--middle age crises.

 

RX-8s look fast, so that is why people want to race them.

The key to the RX-8 is its got decent sized back seats for a sports car and does well on the turns.

Bottom line, we need an extra 100HP to be taken seriously on any straights.

However even with the present RX-8 "max kit" Mazsport turbo putting down 400rwhp, we can't mess with a C6 Z06 unless there are a lot of turns. Actually, there are few cars in existence that could F*** with C6 Z06's 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds

If you only want 2 seats, a **** load of HP for the straights, and good HP to dollar ration than the C6 Z06 is well worth the look.

 

I therefore submit the following clip...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...48819260604622

03 Cobra if I remember correctly...clear example of the exit speed argument...

I came around to the end of the pack to find a spec miata had dropped into the run group to test out his setup...up to this point I've wanted a shot at chasing one down and finally got an opportunity...did I mention that those things are fast in teh twisties? Add a good driver and wow...I was amazed how hard those little bastards are to catch...

Long story short...we eventually hit traffic in the form of a cobra...after we both pitched a tent inside the dude's trunk he decided to let the spec miata pass...I on the other hand was not allowed to pass...I think it was mainly due to the fact that the session only had a lap left before the checker and we were so close to the long straight he thought he could outrun me...

Exiting into the long straight I carried alot more speed...even at WOT the cobra simply didnt really run away...If I had 100 extra horses I would have easily forced a pass on the straight, but due to our lack of juice I had to content myself with pushing so hard into the guy's trunk as to traumatize him...hopefully next time he remembers to give me the pass...

100 extra ponies...yep...we needs it...

 

You do know that the Z-06 can handle right? The Z-06 has the highway banzai runs, twisties,0-60, and 1/4 mile runs covered. Thats why its the best bang for your buck semi exotic car that can shame many exotic cars on this planet. If its not a hyper car or super car, the Z-06 has it beat.

 

Well said. I got more track experience on bikes than cars, and noticed that most guys gravitate towards the latest speed weapon without considering the "accessibility" of the increased performance. It took me a while to get my literbike down to my times on a 600cc bike, and an even longer time to enjoy it. A faster bike/car doesn't always equate to more fun - but feeling like you're in total control usually does.

 

Always tryin to keep it fo da real my homeskillet...werd to yo oil munchin doritos...

 

the z06 almost made me bail on mi rotary cars, I almost sold them all to get one, I am very imprese with that cars performance

 

Its not the size of your engine, its how you use it!

But size helps...

 

No kidding! My father has a new C6 and I swear, he probably drives a riding mower faster than he drives his vette...I keep telling him we need to switch cars for a day or two so I can show the vette some love.

 

i would have liked to have seen that...