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It's only money.... (archive)
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Posted by Jim Surdick on April 25, 2000 at 14:28:10:

In Reply to: You guys won't like this: Z8 vs 1966 Corvette: posted by Let the flames begin! on April 21, 2000 at 20:02:24:

Hopefully, only those that can AFFORD a Z8 are buying, so the point on money is really moot.

Jim Surdick
'92 Laguna Green 850i 6spd
BMWCCA#148638

:
: 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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