Inherently, the Nissan GT-R and Corvette Z06 are two compeltely different answers to the equation of a budget supercar formula. On one end, we have the GT-R, which carries nearly as much technology as a UFO, a sub-3-second 0-60 acceleration time, a super sophisticated all-wheel-drive system with a lightning-fast paddle-shift gearbox, a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and a sub-$100,000 price tag.
Then we have the Z06. Compared to the GT-R, it’s practically archaic. Utilizing the brute force of a naturally aspirated 505-horsepower 7.0-liter V8 with forged internals, an old-fashioned six-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive. But the 2012 Z06’s saving graces are it’s cheater-slick Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Zero Pressure tires, and Magnetic Ride Control (MRC). These two features alone are enough to outgun the new-school Nissan around a track, as Inside Line finds out for themselves. And judging by the comments on YouTube, the Japanese fanboys are not happy. Better luck next time, guys.
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I wouldn’t write-off the GTR altogether as being the antithesis to the Corvette. I don’t think DSG could hurt the C7.
In the short run (a year or two) the Nissan may lead the Chevy, but in the long run, all Corvettes outlast all of the imports. I bet even a 50-year old Corvette can beat that new Nissan. American cars are made to last a long life. Burning out the engine in two years never justifies buying any sexy import. No import can outlast a Corvette!
I totally agree, but most people do not. Japanese fanboys will claim Japanese cars are more reliable in general, but the truth is that American cars are simply built and will last a human lifetime if you take care of it, but will last no more than 5 years if you do not. Japanese cars are complicated machines that will last 10-20 years wether you take care of it or not.
except fords
“I bet even a 50-year old Corvette can beat that new Nissan.”
“No import can outlast a Corvette!”
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well, unless you’ve been under a rock this is not news. the C6 Corvette has been out classing the new GT-R since it’s introduction. do not get me wrong. I LOVE GT-Rs. but in a all things being equal test against a Z06, or a ZR1 (aka King mutha F’ing Kong) Godzilla is simply too heavy, and too complicated to be effective against a purpose built sports car.
people cream bloody murder over the Camaro and ZL1, yet the GT-R gets a past at 3900-4000+lbs? yeah umm hmm…ATTESSA, twin turbos, and every techno trick in the book can only band-aid over so much.
besides, just about every comparison vid, or review has the same result. the Corvette Z06 and defiantly the ZR1 are superior on the track or at speed. the GTR is more everyday use-able..kinda, ok i’m lying that’s the angle Godzilla fan boys fall back on. from what I’ve read it’s just as cramped, hard riding and abusive on it’s drivers as well.