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Originally Posted by SRT Mike
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.
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The price is a GOOD thing. For the serious collector or performance guru, thats the only thing that is a barrier from the rest of the Vette community, and will make the car worth it and hold its value over the years. There are still 90-95 ZR1s for sale with plastic on the seats.
No doubt its an awesome car, and I have no doubt the engines can take quite a bit... I just still hate the "viper vs vette" comparison.