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I am seriously starting to look at new cars again.
The two tops on my list are the Corvette Z06 (with the Z07 package) and ZR1.
My criteria is that it has to be a true sports car and has to be incredibly fast. My budget is $150K max. What other cars should I be looking at in this price range?
Used Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale or Used Lamborghini Gallardo.
If your looking at new a Porsche 911 GT3 is always a nice choice or the GT3 RS is still under 150K
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-gt3rs/
Buy a Subaru WRX STI and build the hell out of it. You'll have the best handling car for $150k
But that's fairly unrealistic. Nissan GTR?
I'm going to look at a few different ones. I've been thinking Porsche as well as the Vettes. Nothing with a back seat though, so the Mercedes is out!
I'm probably going to go with the Vette just want to make sure I don't miss out on something I really should have looked at.
Get one of the Corvettes and then have a TVS supercharger professionally installed.... then say "good-bye" to any Porsche stupid enough to try. :D After having your Vette I think you're going to be disappointed with the "kick" a turbo'd car gives you no matter how quick it is. Nothing quite like spinning the tires at 60 mph (got a friend who can do that easily in Cobra Terminator with a KB blower). Bang for the buck nothing can touch a Vette given the sports car criteria you're looking for. Even the snobs on Top Gear love the Vette and they hate American cars.
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHT3YBBkdGc[/ame]
That's with just 7.5lbs of boost. Take it higher and OMG.
Dad, do you remember me?:D
No, sorry no children here!!!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by v1user
I was thinking Z06 (7.0L) and then having Lingenfelter or Callaway do some upgrades. We are talking 650+ HP and 600+ ft-lbs of torque!!!:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Chariot
You're heading in the right direction there! That's RWHP too, so you're talking 750+ at the crank (maybe less, I'm not sure of the drive train losses on a Vette at those power levels). Get some engine work done and up the boost and I could see 725+ RWHP coming out of that setup. You're going to have to get some damn good tires and maybe a little extra on the suspension in order to be able to get all that power to the pavement! I know some of the best PCM calibration tuners in the industry (I used to be involved in that industry) so for about $500 extra for a dyno session you can really optimize the hardware. Friend of mine.... 650+ HP Vettes are pretty common for him to tune.Quote:
Originally Posted by category4
In my case, with my own tuning, long tubes and about 8lbs boost (Roushcharger has 6.5 lbs stock) I took the RWHP from about 330 to over 400. Tune alone without added boost and long tubes was a 40 RWHP gain.
Suspension, wheels and tires are all part of the conversion!Quote:
Originally Posted by The ChariotYou're heading in the right direction there! That's RWHP too, so you're talking 750-800HP at the crank. You're going to have to get some damn good tires and maybe a little extra on the suspension in order to be able to get all that power to the pavement!Quote:
Originally Posted by category4
How about a Corvette ZR1 and with some Lingenfelter upgrades?
739 RWHP & 720 RWTQ :eek: :eek:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBjZOtTfnHA&feature=related]YouTube - Lingenfelter 2009 C6 ZR1 Corvette 10.03 @ 141.50 MPH-2[/ame]
HOLY COW!!!! That was fast!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by NissanA
Nice budget :D Maybe when I grow up...
Anyway.
It's the fourth of July and your asking us to choose between the greatest American thing EVER and a nazi windsucker :p
C'mon dude. Do the Vette and devour imports.
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Originally Posted by srtga
Gotta agree with that.... and I'm a Ford man. The Corvette simply rocks.
It's probably going to be a Vette and after seeing that 6K mod for the ZR1 turn 141 in the 1/4 all I can say is wow!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by The ChariotQuote:
Originally Posted by srtga
Gotta agree with that.... and I'm a Ford man. The Corvette simply rocks.
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My vote is for a Corvette ZR1.
this is Hot! get this
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86dtpY9_FOw&feature=related"]YouTube - 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo - Performance[/ame]
$150k budget? Sheesh... down payment on a house there guy! ;) Is your company hiring? :D
If it were me and had that much to blow on a car, I'd be checking out the Audi R8. Or get 2 or 3 $50-75k cars!
But given your choices, I'd go for the Vette. You'll have enough left over for a few LI Quad HPs to put all over the car to make it 2000% stealth. ;)
I'm actually probably going to retire, let's just say I made a really good investment a few years back!!!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by kpatz
2009-2011 Corvette ZR1 | ZR700 & ZR750 Upgrades | Hennessey Performance - Corvette ZR750
Maybe consider looking into that? I don't know the pricing, that would be something for you to call and ask.
I'd love to get my hands on an a8L, s8.. or that amg..Quote:
Originally Posted by kpatz
What about a Shelby Super Snake?
2010 Shelby GT500 Super Snake Information
# Options Shelby/Ford Racing Whipple 750 HP Supercharger*
# Shelby/Kenne Bell 750 HP Supercharger* (black or polished)
# Shelby/Baer 6-piston caliper rear brake system
# Shelby/Eibach adjustable coil-over suspension
# Shelby/Eibach sway bars
# White ball billet short-throw shifter
At least stay American made.
I know one thing for sure mate, if I had your dilemma, a Corvette would definitely be the solution for me ;) :D:D.
I'd keep the Vette and give East Coast Supercharging a call. East Coast Supercharging is your Corvette Dyno Tuning, Supercharging, Turbo, Cam and Heads Specialist
I am keeping the Vette for my daily driver, I'm looking for something to play on the track with and a Sunday go to meeting car so to speak.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cips
Is bang for the buck a big consideration or not?Quote:
Originally Posted by category4I am keeping the Vette for my daily driver, I'm looking for something to play on the track with and a Sunday go to meeting car so to speak.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cips
x2 that place if Hot my buddy took me there before.very fast carsQuote:
Originally Posted by Cips
Yes, it's 95% certain to be the Vette (ZR1 or Z06), I just want to make sure I'm not missing something and go 6 months later, Duh I could have had a V-8!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by The ChariotIs bang for the buck a big consideration or not?Quote:
Originally Posted by category4I am keeping the Vette for my daily driver, I'm looking for something to play on the track with and a Sunday go to meeting car so to speak.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cips
It's just hard to be a Vette for the money, but I am going to look at the R8 and the Porsches.
I'm still a few months away from making a decision, but I want to start the research project.
you read my mind........Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodscolby
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuU-yNQv7IY"]YouTube - 2009 Hennessey ZR1: 196.7 mph Standing Mile[/ame]
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43yvb3a6wxw[/ame]
Regardless what you pick, it must have optimal jammer placement.
Ditto on the R8. Maybe get a Nissan GTR spec V. Personally, I'd get a E92 M3 and spend some money on it.
Stay away from the Nissan GTR. If you use launch mode Nissan won't replace the $20,000 transmission...
Audi R8 V10 are damn nice if you want to go the flashy route. Corvette ZR1 with upgrades is the best bang for the buck though, if you want to eat every supercar alive. :D
Probably not worth the $$. At One Lap of America in May, I watched a showroom-stock 997 Turbo PDK run 10.9 in the quarter. I am pretty sure the ZR1 + Hennessey's Modifications would be more expensive than a 997 Turbo off the showroom floor.Quote:
Originally Posted by QuickCummins
Event 8 - Tulsa Raceway - Drag Race
Definitely worth your consideration.
nissan GT-R i guess
kinda hard to name a car for you since you already got the vette what else do you need? haha
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A friend of mine tells me this is his buddies car I believe he said it still has the Terminator motor (4.6) with a few extra mods.
Just think what you can do with a 720 hp Shelby Super Snake.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5vGXsgcBPI&feature=player_embedded#]YouTube - Steve Benyo's record setting Land Speed run at Bonneville.[/ame]!
I would give the R8 and the ZR1 serious consideration. One car that's often overlooked but that is an absolute monster is the Ford GT. It'll be my first super car.
As far as track cars go...
(Newest) 2nd Gen 997 GT3-RS
or
GTR / GTR Spec V (Unsure on pricing or US Availability on Spec V)
or
ZR1
or
R8 V10
Allow me to shed the light of Jeremy Clarkson onto this debate.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4CPBfpnye0]YouTube - Corvette ZR1 vs Audi R8 - Top Gear - BBC[/ame]
In short (summary of the video): R8 v10, more manageable on the track / livable day to day and the ZR1, complete insanity, super fast car, much more difficult to drive.
If it was me going to buy a car to use with the thought in mind that I was going to use it on the track....GT3 RS (Newest).
Good Luck
-Ryan
P.S. I envy you :)
That is my dream.Quote:
Originally Posted by KOMO
Had a set of keys in my hand once.