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Originally Posted by The Former PFR
Looks like it weighs in at 3350 pounds. The weight advantage over the ACR is 16 pounds according to the numbers I am seeing. Given that the Viper engines are making around 620 crank, it should be a REALLY close race...a far cry from the raping that was being predicted. I also realize the Vette may be making more than 620 HP, so we will see. Certainly a pulley swap will make things interesting (In a bad way).
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Here's what comes to mind...
1) Weight is hugely disappointing. +200lbs over a Z06? Blech.
2) SC is good, although will it heat-soak? We shall see.
3) Can the boost just be cranked up or is this SC running at the limits of efficiency? Some motors have massive potential (Supra TT, Viper forged V10), some don't (RX7, 300ZX). If this is one of the good mod-able motors, then simply pulley swaps may get big gains. If it's not, it may be a huge bitch to make faster. We shall see.
4) ACR has lower unsprung mass and makes downforce and NA power. I bet the ACR will give this thing an asspounding on any sort of track
5) The clear panel in the hood sounded cool but it looks like dogshit in the pictures. It will be the first thing to haze up and turn into a turd.
6) Overall the car is pretty badass - brakes are cool, I like the styling overall. Interior sucks but still better than the Viper.
7) Price is probably going to be a mistake for Chevy... its - what - $30k over a C6Z? That's ZR-1 premiums all over again. I dont know if this car will sell long-term. I tend to doubt it.