This isn’t a thread for bashing, although it may be hard to avoid.
I’m looking for comparisons from people who have driven other cars in the comparable price range of the newer model GT500s that can offer some type of write-up. Driving, power, speed, ease of mods, bang for buck, etc. I’ve read this forum a lot (been a member since 2003), but when I see the “Best car I’ve ever driven!” posts and talking about the “best handling car”, etc., I wonder if that person’s had experience with other cars such as the 996 Turbo, C6 Z06, etc. or if there conclusions are arrived from moving up from a Terminator or F-body (still great cars, but not the same league).
I’ve had a few Cobras in the past- 98, 01, 03, 04; from stock to upgraded with KB blowers, etc. And regardless of how much power they put down for the time (highest was 550rwhp), it still ran mid 11s in a street trim. I’ve also had a couple of Z06s (02 and 09, which was the most recent) and they’ve been incredible cars as well. My 09 would easily run 10s at 130+ w/ just a few bolt-on mods and a cam in street trim.
I’m looking to get another car and I’m debating on going back to another Z06 or a GT500. Price point is ~$40k. To me ride is important, but also having a fun car that doesn’t sacrifice too much. GT500 seems to fit that; and has a back seat. But at what expense? It has the power, but the delivery and weight doesn’t seem to show ¼ mile numbers. Outside of the track cars, which I’ve seen incredible times; but I don’t want a “with slicks and skinnies, with cool down, and 40 degree temps with perfect track hook at the perfect DA, you’ll go xx”. There’s a lot of that out there.
What does a 650rwhp GT500 run in the ¼ in street trim? 11s?
Just looking for some real comparisons. I haven’t had the opportunity to drive the 10+ GT500. The 08 I drove was stock and felt slow.
I’m looking for comparisons from people who have driven other cars in the comparable price range of the newer model GT500s that can offer some type of write-up. Driving, power, speed, ease of mods, bang for buck, etc. I’ve read this forum a lot (been a member since 2003), but when I see the “Best car I’ve ever driven!” posts and talking about the “best handling car”, etc., I wonder if that person’s had experience with other cars such as the 996 Turbo, C6 Z06, etc. or if there conclusions are arrived from moving up from a Terminator or F-body (still great cars, but not the same league).
I’ve had a few Cobras in the past- 98, 01, 03, 04; from stock to upgraded with KB blowers, etc. And regardless of how much power they put down for the time (highest was 550rwhp), it still ran mid 11s in a street trim. I’ve also had a couple of Z06s (02 and 09, which was the most recent) and they’ve been incredible cars as well. My 09 would easily run 10s at 130+ w/ just a few bolt-on mods and a cam in street trim.
I’m looking to get another car and I’m debating on going back to another Z06 or a GT500. Price point is ~$40k. To me ride is important, but also having a fun car that doesn’t sacrifice too much. GT500 seems to fit that; and has a back seat. But at what expense? It has the power, but the delivery and weight doesn’t seem to show ¼ mile numbers. Outside of the track cars, which I’ve seen incredible times; but I don’t want a “with slicks and skinnies, with cool down, and 40 degree temps with perfect track hook at the perfect DA, you’ll go xx”. There’s a lot of that out there.
What does a 650rwhp GT500 run in the ¼ in street trim? 11s?
Just looking for some real comparisons. I haven’t had the opportunity to drive the 10+ GT500. The 08 I drove was stock and felt slow.
