Honestly would you rather have a z06?

[902066]

If you could sell your ZR-1 right now for close to what you have invested, would you sell and get a new z06? Even if you have a great ZR-l [low mileage, mint condition, stroked, dunn heads, yellow, whatever], do you really wish you had a new z06 instead?

[Kb7tif]

Much rather have a 415 Zr-1. More fun
You cannot really argue on a modern 427, but at 45K Its a bit much.

[jonszr1]

having never driven a z06 dont ,really know ,the power is nice , but for the price of a zo6 75k. i would rather build a 415 for 30k and keep the zr1.

[RICKYRJ1]

NO

[Z51JEFF]

No.Id be nice to have the power and the car is gorgeous,but its not a ZR-1.

[secondchance]

Originally Posted by 902066

If you could sell your ZR-1 right now for close to what you have invested, would you sell and get a new z06? Even if you have a great ZR-l [low mileage, mint condition, stroked, dunn heads, yellow, whatever], do you really wish you had a new z06 instead?

No. New Z06 may produce more hp and run quicker and faster but I am a firm believer that an LT5 w/ quad cams, resulting in lower reciprocating mass, is one of few motors that are happy to rev for a whole day if needed. Of course we may not run 24 hr endurance record but the very same nature of this motor results in longevity.
Every time I drive this car, and 94 ZR-1 is my daily driver, I marvel at smoothness at any rpm. It feels like a fine Swiss watch.
Besides, every time I climb in it's 1991 all over again, the best year in my life...

[rebelz]

Absolutely not.
Rich

I severely want a Z06, but will not get rid of the ZR-1 to do it.

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Jeffvette

I severely want a Z06, but will not get rid of the ZR-1 to do it.

P.

[ZR1Vette]

Interesting question... I doubt most LT5 drivers would say yes and in my case...well I would say no too. But my reason might be a bit different than some others... I have a wonderful ZR and totally appreciate its uniqueness and historic engineering... of course the engine is a standout and having owned Lotus cars there is a special connection there for me.
I also own a Lingenfelter set up C6 coupe (Lemans Blue)>>




It is customized and puts out 470 RWHP, shows 20 years of engineering improvements over the ZR (such as brakes, chassis, lighting etc., but I still like the seats, engine and tranny of the ZR over the C6). Yes, it is very quick and I immensely enjoy driving it. Would I choose a Z06 over this C6... no... why? might sound a bit foolish but comes down to the removable top on the C6...I had a choice between the C6 and the Z06 and the top issue swung the vote. The way I have the C6 set up (power, interior enhancements, brakes, Z51 etc etc) I am not giving anything away to a Z06.

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