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You guys won't like this: Z8 vs 1966 Corvette: (archive)
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Posted by Let the flames begin! on April 21, 2000 at 20:02:24:


Z8 66 Vette

Length 173.2 175.0
Wheelbase 98.6 98.0
Width 72.0 69.0
Height 51.9 69.6
Curb Wt 3494 3160
Wt distrib 51/49% 47/53%
Horspower 394@6600 SAE net 425@5600 SAE gross
Top speed 155 153
1/4 mile 13.0/111 12.8/111
Braking very good not so good
Handling very good not so good
Appeal factor high high
Street Price $150K est $35K est

Conclusion: Size, speed, acceleration comparable. Both are rare and appealing cars. But unless you've got zillions of dollars and really need superb handling, the old classic makes a lot of sense!

Sources for test data: Car & Driver May 2000; Car and Driver November 1965

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