OK, so I keep hearing folks talking about going to the new Z06 because they can't get a Hellcat right now. So not knowing much about them and seeing some videos showing the Z06 is really fast compared to the Hellcat, I go to the Chevy's website and build one to see how they compare.
My first impression is HOLY COW, there are a ton of customizable options for the Z06. I made a freakin cool as* blue (comparable to my B5) with carbon fiber everything and its looked freakin wicked in the pictures. You name it, you have the option to change it...seats, side mirrors, spoilers, aero kits, and the list goes on and on. Definetly impressed with the options Chevy offers. They definetly have Dodge on that by a mile.
The Z06 is comparable to the Hellcat in alot of performance specs and would definetly be my choice for a track car (if it were just these two cars). For me, I've got 3 kids and part the of experience s taking them with me and brainwashing a future generation of gearheads. So a 2 seater with virtually zero storage isn't for me BUT the Z06 is impressive and the build options are killer. If I could have both, I would in a heart beat (as long as there was a Viper already sitting in my garage which it is NOT).
I can only hope Dodge will add customizable options like they did recently with the Viper to compare with the Z06 personalization.
In the end, the Z06 I built wasn't on the same $$$$ planet as the Hellcat. I am buying at MSRP and a $30k - $40k difference is huge. A nicely optioned Viper would be a better comparison to the Z06 than a Hellcat. So when I hear folks talking about moving away from a Hellcat to Z06 they must not understand the cost difference or be talking about a base Corvette which itself isn't on the same performance planet as the Hellcat.
I say this assuming folks are paying MSRP for both. I am sure some will and some won't for both cars. Not really an apples to apples comparision in my book. Just my 2 cent which won't get you anything.
if anyone gets a Z06, I'd love to take a ride though...
My first impression is HOLY COW, there are a ton of customizable options for the Z06. I made a freakin cool as* blue (comparable to my B5) with carbon fiber everything and its looked freakin wicked in the pictures. You name it, you have the option to change it...seats, side mirrors, spoilers, aero kits, and the list goes on and on. Definetly impressed with the options Chevy offers. They definetly have Dodge on that by a mile.
The Z06 is comparable to the Hellcat in alot of performance specs and would definetly be my choice for a track car (if it were just these two cars). For me, I've got 3 kids and part the of experience s taking them with me and brainwashing a future generation of gearheads. So a 2 seater with virtually zero storage isn't for me BUT the Z06 is impressive and the build options are killer. If I could have both, I would in a heart beat (as long as there was a Viper already sitting in my garage which it is NOT).
I can only hope Dodge will add customizable options like they did recently with the Viper to compare with the Z06 personalization.
In the end, the Z06 I built wasn't on the same $$$$ planet as the Hellcat. I am buying at MSRP and a $30k - $40k difference is huge. A nicely optioned Viper would be a better comparison to the Z06 than a Hellcat. So when I hear folks talking about moving away from a Hellcat to Z06 they must not understand the cost difference or be talking about a base Corvette which itself isn't on the same performance planet as the Hellcat.
I say this assuming folks are paying MSRP for both. I am sure some will and some won't for both cars. Not really an apples to apples comparision in my book. Just my 2 cent which won't get you anything.
if anyone gets a Z06, I'd love to take a ride though...