While the likes of Porsche, Ferrari, and even Ford Performance vied for the attention of the supercar-minded crowd at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, they were likely aware of a great, humbling shadow being cast over their backs: the shadow of the 2015 Corvette Z06.
The Z06 made its official European debut at Geneva this week, with the first deliveries of the supercharged, super-capable American sportscar expected to begin this Spring for manual-equipped cars. Those carrying 8-speed autos will begin following a month or two thereafter. And even though the price tag will receive a bump compared to what we Americans pay for the privilege of ownership, the fun-per-dollar ratio still puts those European supercars to shame.
In Germany, for instance, the 2015 Corvette Z06 coupe will cost the equivalent of about $120,700 American, with the convertible at $126,200. Compare that to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which also debuted at Geneva, and tips the scales at just over $200,000 American. It’s probably not even as quick around the Nürburgring.
The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 uses a hefty amount of technology pioneered by the Corvette Racing program, according to the manufacturer. It certainly shows, and we have no doubt that the car will land an emphatic audience in Europe this year.
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All hype and doubters aside (myself included), GM really does do pushrod engines right, even if you consider fuel economy. The comparison vs the best in the world says:
4Runner vs Tahoe: The bigger, and faster Chevy gets better MPGs.
Corvette vs 911: The bigger, and faster Chevy gets better MPGs.
F150 5.0 vs. Silvy 6.2: The bigger (heavier), and faster Chevy gets better MPGs
It borders on magic. Lee Majors in the “Fall Guy Guy” had it right all along.
Ok who are you and what did you do with magrius?
Good post one of your best!
You don’t need to be a fan boy just honest like this and give credit when it is do.
I had to sleep on it before I decided if it was a good comment or not. Thought my eyes were deceiving me 🙂
One point in favor of the 2015 Corvette is that it is a daily driver, not just for weekends or scheduled track dates. You can drive around and not worry about gas consumption, since it is so brillant to power off cylinders and use the best gear ratio at simple city and cruising speeds. Yet it will beat most of those supposed supercars for less money.
Now that is the best of American engineering, beating the fabuled Germans, Italians and Japanese!!
Although I believe the Corvettes a great car, and I’ve always loved them for the most part. Even this new one despite being on the fence on the rear styling. But when I finally get to a point in my life when I can swing buying a car like this, I hope I budgeted myself to the point where a few MPG ain’t gonna kill me. Lol like really? We can point out all the good things about this push rod engine but let’s not forgive heat soaking issues for fuel milage. Killer car no doubt. I’m not a ohc nut btw, experience with SBF and LS motors would have me probably choose the vet. Plus I love a bargain.