[z06pwr]

Anyone done comparisons? How does the C5 z06 compare to the C6 and the C6 Z06?

 

[Z06Newbie]

Hi Z06pwr - an old adage around the board here is... SIYF

Search Is Your Friend.

There are a number of comparisons, and really the C6Z06 doesn't really compare to either the C5 Z06 or C6 (they do more or less compare.) It's 100HP more, and has the price tag to show it.

I prefer my C5Z06 to the C6, but it's much a matter of preference.

 

[FReaKyJeRoeN]

The C5 Z06 and the C6 are about equal in performance, there is a vid of a C5 Z vs. a C6 (take a look here, and take a look here) in the vid section - you should take a look there. From what I know, the C6 is a little more refined, where the C5 Z is more of a raw muscle sports car (it feels more like a race car and it feels faster due to the harsh ride (in comparison to the C6) and more exhaust sound inside the car). It's just personal preference which one you like best, but you can't go wrong either way!:thumbsup: :devil:

 

[Performin]

I'll chime in here since I've had all three.

C5Z: Quick, nimble, pulls very hard at the top end. Has more road feel and is more of a driver's car. The ride is firm, especially if you lower them as I do. There's not much I can complain about on this car. It's wonderful.

C6: Mine was an 05 Z51 6M. I bought this as an interim car as I knew the C6Z would not be released as an 05 car. I was amazed at how this car rode. It was so quiet and refined. This is an attribute that many C5Z owners do not prefer. However, I loved it. Low end performance with the Z51 6M was amazing. The LS2 mated to the Z06 ratio tranny, added to a little more torque and it made the car feel much stronger on the bottom end. However, since the car was outfitted with the cam profile from the 01Z instead of the 02 and up Z, it ran out of power at the big end. I'd summarize with quiet, refined and I loved that car.

C6Z: Wow! This is the know all, see all car. I speculated what this car would be like from day one of the crazy posts on the internet. Therefore, by the time the car came out, I had very high expectations. This car has met and exceeded every one of them. Power is awesome from just off idle to the red line. It just keeps pulling and pulling. I'd say the ride is a little softer than my two C5Z's. Steering is precise and the car just handles well. This car is amazing.

I hope that helped.

PS. My current two Corvettes are my C6Z and a Twin Turbo 402 Stroker C5Z.
The C6Z dyno'd at 483 RWHP with only a tune and no filter. The TT car hasn't been dyno'd yet.