Z51 vs Z06
Z51 vs Z06 Me and my stepdad had an arguement today at dinner. He told me that his Z51 will perform exactly the same as a Z06 in the corners. He said the only real difference is the engine. My question is is the Z51 suspension the same suspension as in the Z06?
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LOL! Comparing a C6 Z51 to a C6 Z06 and he says his Z51 is the same? Well, let's see. Z06 has 105 additional horses, less weight (carbon fiber body panels), better brakes, better suspension, improved aerodynamics (air dam, spoiler), larger tires, etc. There is a reason they're comparing it to Vipers, Ferraris, and Porches. Ask your dad if he thinks his C6 Z51 can hang with a 2007 Viper coupe. Now if he drops in a Procharger, some 6 piston/4 piston front/rear brakes, and lowers the car a bit he might have a chance.
Sounds like "dad" needs to do a little more research.
Sounds like "dad" needs to do a little more research.
Originally Posted by CySevans
LOL! Comparing a C6 Z51 to a C6 Z06 and he says his Z51 is the same? Well, let's see. Z06 has 105 additional horses, less weight (carbon fiber body panels), better brakes, better suspension, improved aerodynamics (air dam, spoiler), larger tires, etc. There is a reason they're comparing it to Vipers, Ferraris, and Porches. Ask your dad if he thinks his C6 Z51 can hang with a 2007 Viper coupe. Now if he drops in a Procharger, some 6 piston/4 piston front/rear brakes, and lowers the car a bit he might have a chance.
Sounds like "dad" needs to do a little more research.
Sounds like "dad" needs to do a little more research.
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Originally Posted by UnZFeat'd
oh of course it wouldnt hang power wise, but hes talkign about purely suspension and chassis-wise.
He should be comparing the C6 Z51 to the C5 Z06, not the C6 Z06. He will do fine against a C5 Z06 (with the C5Z being just slightly faster as track proven). Trying to compare to a C6 Z06 is just silly.
But don't bother trying to argue with him. Parents are always right.
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N-Ring times don't fully compare handling alone, since there are straights where the HP difference will shine. Skidpad numbers would better compare handling potential.
Also, the C6 Z06 has wider tires.
The C6 Z51 is a closer match to the C5 Z06, for which it was intended. This package was meant to fill the performance gap in 2005 for C5Z owners who wanted a C6, but didn't want the price tag of the C6Z.
Also, the C6 Z06 has wider tires.
The C6 Z51 is a closer match to the C5 Z06, for which it was intended. This package was meant to fill the performance gap in 2005 for C5Z owners who wanted a C6, but didn't want the price tag of the C6Z.
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Originally Posted by UnZFeat'd
so does anyone have the skidpad numbers for both of those?
