Z06 vs E-Ray drag race

1st Vette said:
But . The sound to me is far superior from the Z-06 . Performance of both is more than adequate .
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Yes, the performance of both is more than adequate, at least for guys like me.
Personally, I don't need (or even want) the 'noise' of the Z06, but for those that do, I'm very happy for you that it's available.
I'm also pretty sure that given another 1/4 mile on top of that race, the Z06 would have caught up.
Unfortunately, for those that equate decible levels with performance, I think the peception has fallen to reality.
 
cdnz said:
The vid ss expected. But if they were to do a Edmund U-Drag, the Z06 will show its advantage.
I really want to see an Supercharged and or 427 LT2 700hp Stingray against the other 2 and see it would far against them?
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DW Ruby said:
What advantage would that be?
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FYI, U Drag time list. Take it for fwiw.
I know you get all worked up at the slightest hint of what you preceive as a slight against the Eray. That is not my intention. Just pointing out fact.

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That Stingray 31.x may have been on the old course where the new longer course yeild a 33.4. Which make more sense.
 
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cdnz said:
FYI, U Drag time list. Take it for fwiw.
I know you get all worked up at the slightest hint of what you preceive as a slight against the Eray. That is not my intention. Just pointing out fact.

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Just so you know, I do think the Z06 is simply a marvelous machine.
Aside from joking around about 'the noise', you'll never her me say otherwise.
Rightfully, the Z06 should be substantially faster than the E-Ray on all fronts - after all, it was built and touted by GM as the 'track' Corvette.
Having said that, would I trade in my E-Ray for a Z06? - No, thank you.
For guys like me, with the driving I do, I believe it's an overall better choice.
My historical rants where I appear to "get all worked up" are directed at those offering ludicrous statements in defence of their single-mindedness.
You like the Z06, great - buy one, or enjoy the one you have.
If you'd like to look at an excellent alternative, check out the E-Ray - I don't believe you would be dissapointed.
The E-Ray is not 'less than', or 'more than' a Z06 - it's just 'different than'.
 

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