Originally Posted by jaspergtr

Wow. Just... wow.

Must be nice to look down at others from way up there.

Originally Posted by bumpinjeep

And so it begins!
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ll-test-review
C/D TEST RESULTS:
PRICE AS TESTED: $97,595 (base price: $78,995)
Zero to 60 mph: 3.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 6.8 sec
Zero to 160 mph: 22.9 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 3.2 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 1.7 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 2.2 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.1 sec @ 127 mph
Top speed (C/D est): 185 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 128 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 1.19 g

For comparisons sake's here's the 991 GT3
PRICE AS TESTED: $142,265 (base price: $131,350)
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 3.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 7.1 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 12.0 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 3.9 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.2 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 2.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.2 sec @ 126 mph
Top speed (drag limited, mfr's claim): 195 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 135 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 1.12 g

Originally Posted by Ynot

Asked yourself if both were the same price, which would you pick? GT3 for me.

Originally Posted by lnirenberg

I am a vette guy from way back & currently in my 1st ever Porsche. After 8 DE events last season I can say the 991 is a track beast as I am sure is the new Vette. However, being an old fart myself, I can say the problem with the last several generations of the Vette is demographic--sweet spot being mostly old farts who would rather polish and shine than hit the track with Vette club track days are virtually non-existent, at least in my part of the country. Time will tell whether gen7 will change this but in the mean time, for me at least, the PCA tips the scales Porsche's way.

Originally Posted by Divexxtreme

So you're using the $1M 918's 6:57 time to make a point about how 'GT3 owners' don't have to worry about the Z06? Of course, the only reason you are using the 918 in your argument is because you know that none of the 911s Porsche sells have a chance against the Z06, thereby completely nullifying the basis of your initial argument. Nice try indeed! Lol

Originally Posted by heavychevy

Sorry, but Porsche has gone the way of the BMW with the GT3. Actually BMW is coming back to earth now, so it would be the way of the Lambo?

Standard, non beneficial centerlocks, no manual option, standard rws, huge unnecessary brakes that make it unlikely for 19's and pretty much impossible for 18's and real track tires. Banning slicks altogether. Even had the nerve to state the car isn't built for the stresses associated with slicks. WTH?!?!? Screw that.

Meanwhile GM is putting data in the car, covering track use and building functional aero that isn't just big, tacky wings bolted on the back. Not to mention a car that will be MUCH faster on the track.

Needless to say, I'm going with the Corvette.

In fact, I'm so disgusted with Porsche, I'm considering cheering for Corvette Racing, whom I can't stand for many reasons, instead of Core Autosport, Porsche and Falken this year.

Originally Posted by 911driver

I'm surprised that so many people think new Corvette quality is so much better than before. I've seen one at the LA Auto Show and the leather cover on the front dash had a flat spot on it; in other words the texture of the leather didn't seem consistent over the same dash panel. The door interior panels were flexing when you pulled from the handle. Now this is the car that they chose to send to the LA Auto Show for people to see the car for the first time. From what I read about the track tests, it looks like they did a great job with the handling of the car and the power of the engine but after seeing the car in person, it is hard to be convinced that the car will stay in one piece after 8 to 10 years. I also think that from the front the car doesn't look much different than a Ferrari but the back looks like it is borrowed from a Camaro. It is almost like the designers started to design from the front and by the time that they reach to the back they didn't have much time left and had to rush some of the look from other Chevys But again, looks are all subjective and it is hard to judge the car based on just the looks.

Also I know that having a car with 650hp sounds very attractive but most people on this forum wouldn't be able to properly drive a Miata with 100hp on the track so if you think that GT3 doesn't have enough power for you, you are confusing yourself with an F1 pilot. If you only worry about straight line speed, than that has nothing to do with driving talent and you better not waste a GT3 and get a new Corvette.

Originally Posted by heavychevy

Wow look at that. I agree with Jasper on something.........

Why is everyone complaining about cylinder deactivation? It doesn't hurt anything and unless you have been living under a rock, you know that CAFE requirements are only getting stiffer. GM is and has been ahead of the curve on that. While still kicking butt in performance. I like getting in my sports car and getting almost 30 mpg. It doesn't make you any more macho that your car only gets 10 mpg. I order to keep building high hp cars, innovation like this will be required. Doesn't mean the z06 will be any less capable of blowing the doors of of your car.

Originally Posted by chance6

Here's why I won't ever get a Corvette.

Originally Posted by Doug H

Drive both and purchase whatever gives you the biggest smile.