The new Z06 will smoke a 911 TT. You'll need the GT2 to compete.

will the z06 outrun the new 997 turbo even on the track?

The 997 Turbo hasn't been released yet, afaik, but the Z06 will destroy the 996 Turbo...wrt the 997 Turbo, it would have to have 500 horsepower and weigh several hundred pounds less than the 996 Turbo did to be any threat to the Z06, which only weighs 3150 pounds or so...but Porsche is probably working hard on this problem as we speak!

no mercedes will ever outperform a z06, its 31** lbs. most benzes are at 37** and up

as for the turbo, i think it depends on the track, thats how close they will be

I've test driven my buddy's C6 Z06 several times, currently 860 miles on the clock it ran 446/417 on the rollers, I suspect when the LS7 tuning capabilities are available to combat the dreaded TQ management the #s should increase.

For a production NA vehicle, it's amazingly FAST the speed rush is intoxicating and with a few bolt-ons and a good tune it's easily a 10 second hot rod. I've ran my modded C6 up against his Z on a 60-100mph roll he'll take me by half a car length (better gearing & 325s on the rears helps him plenty)...this is why my ATI Procharger kit is sitting at my friend's Corvette shop awaiting install and a rematch :p

On the downside, the OEM tunnel plate emits too much heat much more than my C6, abs of steel would be on the top of my "list to do", also here in So Cal the targa is more useful than a hard top.

I've driven a 996 TT stock & modded and I don't see it handing a Z06 it's ****, just my honest opinion...and when the 997 TT is released, we'll be comparing the numbers to the "Blue Devil."

Well, in this video of the 2006 Z06 at Gingerman , the Carrera GT doesn't gain any ground on the C6 Z06 over several laps despite having R compound tires and wider rims/tires than the Vette. The new Z06 is a monster and will dispose of stock 911 turbos, Vipers, and Ford GT's unless the driver's ability gives them an edge.

Regardless which is faster, the Z06 is three times more fun to drive than any Mercedes with the possible exception of the CLK DTM racer.

Hi All,

That is one ugly car, my mother-in-law isn't even that ugly. Out of all the cars in the world that I would look at to buy, that had huge HP, that car just by it's looks alone would not get me to open my wallet.

Come on guys there are plenty of cars out there that go well, I mean you would be embarrased showing up with your wife in that thing, Be Jesus wife would devorce me.

Robertus

Wow, I came to the CLK55 forum for the first time in ages and all I've read about today are *****-size contests about M3's and Z06's ...

Here's a video of a stock privately-owned 2006 Z06 running 11.76 @ 125 at a dragstrip. click here:

Gee...that sounds awfully familiar...where have I heard that number before?

Ah, yes, I remember: I read about it in Car & Driver, in this article, and posted it here, only to receive a great deal of static from you...as I recall, that car was tested at GM's facilities in Milford...hmmm, and now we have a private owner duplicating it...dang, those GM folks must be following the owners around and modifying their cars too!!!

Still wanna sell me that land in Florida? Or would you prefer some ketchup with that crow?

"Going from a Benz to a Chevy? Better get ready for a severe reality check. Those Benz owners who haven't realized it, you've been mercilessly spoiled by the build quality, design, comfort and features of your German AMG ride. Leaving the fold for a Chevy will result in a serious shock that you may not enjoy living with."

That summed it up for me after driving a Z05 last month. Let's appreciate the corvette for what it is, the fastest under 100k sports car on the planet. Comparing it to a fast luxo-coupe like the clk or an m5 is poinless. You'll never see many of us in a corvette, and you'll never see many corvette owners in a benz. No question a vette's a LOT of fun, but I don't want to be driving one to work!

Our Mercs have alot of posted quality issues.Also read Consumers reports.

I'll give AMG owners and Chevy owners the benefit of the doubt on that one.

I'll pick up a C6 Z06 in a couple of years for about 30 - 35k. If this is like any other Chevy, it's not going to have the greatest resale value. That's what you call a real bang for the buck! I'm being serious too. The new C6 Z06 is an awesome car, bar none.

Car & Driver tested my Audi RS5 and reported 0-60 time of 3.5 seconds. It is fast and returns 19.5 mpg local and 29 mpg on the highway. What a car!

Zombie thread!

Just letting all those people from 2005 know?