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Electric is very very fast. My friend has a Tesla and in insane mode or something like that, it has amazing performance. I have 911t and I think the performance is similar but it is much more track friendly. I'd be interested to see what the track times are like on this Vette. It certainly looks the part. Can't wait to see it out there. At $60k, and those specs, I am not sure how you can go wrong.
Quoted from Hayfarmer:I know, but I like a manual in a sports car
I have had a lot of manual gearboxes. Bottom line is the DSG has served me well. Couple that with launch control and it's an incredible experience. I love the feel and control of a manual but there is no doubt the computer has passed by the operator in 99% of scenarios.
Quoted from mbwalker:Every single one of my vetts were/are manual. Even my daily drivers are manuals. Right or wrong...the computer controlled trannys are faster, at least on a road course. Mine doesn't have launch control, would be nice to try that.
I have a 911t. Launch control has propelled me to a sub 10 second quarter mile. I've never been able to achieve that in a setting without traction control or in a mode in which I am in complete control. I agree with you 100%!
Quoted from JoshPA:A bare bones build has a LOT to like about it. I don't see much missing from the base vs what you would have gotten in a F458!
I'm excited about this new Vette. The most impressive thing to me is the complete change or engine placement and overall shape. I absolutely love the fact that they went for a totally different design when Dodge and Ford are making hertitage style mustangs and challengers, Chevrolet innovated the entire thing from the ground up.
Keep in mind I am not a muscle car guy but if I can get the options I want/think I need (haha) for under $80k then I will have one of these to drive on Sunday.
All season tires for this type of vehicle are another huge win. Take it drive it don't worry about it.
Sorry for this but a few questions. What is the maintenance schedule like on a Vette? Are the tires 1.25 wide in the back? Are the seats in the car generally comfortable for a few hours of driving?
Thanks
Quoted from statsdoc:I can only speak for the C6, but it has been relatively free of problems. Outside of changing the oil, only the usual wear items show up. Some older C6 models had expensive problems with the harmonic balancer and high end LS7 models with the head. I have about 54,000 miles on mine and drive it daily. Wide-bodied models have wider and more expensive tires obviously, but the look is much better in my opinion. They are great cars. My dad and sister own one too. The seats are better the newer you get, but I drove mine about 11 hours straight without being uncomfortable. The drone of the engine can be a bit much but the NPP exhaust is worth having for the sound. I leave mine on full exhaust sound all the time. Check out corvetteforum.com
Good info. Thanks for that!
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