M3 Vs Corvette Z06

[Kirby]

The article didn't really specify powertrain or entire vehicle, I got the impression that it was the entire vehicle including the powertrain.

 

[Chesty Bonds]

Yeah I know that Porsche voids the warranty if their cars have been tracked. This is quite handy for them given the huge problems encountered with the Ceramic Brakes of late... Some of these systems are worth upwards of $20,000.

 

[BAR MAN]

The norm in the UK by the manufacturers is reject the claim, but if the customer puts up enough of a fight - pay out !!

I know of someone who has had to replace the ceramic brakes on his GT3 RS after a track day, £7,000 - now that is an expensive track day !!!

 

[bimmer540]

The new C6 vette which has numbers similar to the C5 Z06 is on hell of a potent car for the money. It is just such a different car from the M3. M3 is a 2+2 and can be driven in the winter. Thus a much more well rounded car. The overall quality is better in the M3 with manual tranny being superior to the C6.

With that being said though the C6 is not too far off in the interior fit and finish which is better than the C5 and the MN6 tranny has gotten better with shorter shifts. 0-60 in 4.1 with Z51 pkg aint bad either top speed 186 MPH and 1/4 mile in 12.7. Well optiomed price but not crazy is 48K, but you can get one as low as 40K with discounts.

Wait til the new Z06 comes out 500+hp est 3.5 to 60 and 1/4's in the 11's with a top speed over 190mph. PRICE: 68K

But they are completely different cars and offer different things for different people. BMW's are just so percise and fun to drive up and down the Model line up.

 

[bimmer540]

Here are some interesting times for the RING...

7:52 --- 157.119 kph – BMW M5 (E60), 507 hp,
7:52 --- 157.119 kph -- Gemballa Porsche 911 Le Mans (sport auto 1995)
7:52 --- 157.119 kph -- Lamborghini Gallardo E-Gear (sort auto 12/2003)
7:52 --- 157.119 kph -- Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren (port auto 06/2004)
7:54 --- 156.456 kph -- Porsche GT3 (996) (2003)
7:55 --- 156.126 kph -- Caterham R500 Superlight, Robert Nearn (EVO magazine 07/2000)
7:56 --- 155.798 kph -- Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, 425 hp, 1387 kg (sport auto 02/2004)
7:56 --- 155.798 kph -- Porsche 996 Turbo, 420 hp 1569 kg (sport auto 06/2000)
7:56 --- 155.798 kph -- Chevrolet Corvette C6 (company test driver Dave Hill)

 

[Bmw 325i 7803]

Cool toy, almost Formula 1 it was funny to see that dude's face during acceleration. Want even more fun? - buy a jet fighter. People who have flown that things saying that driving all those supercars does not come even close

Beautiful pic of an F-15 Eagle.