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MTU 50 · 02-01-2002, 01:34 PM

Yeah, I don't know where the $75,000 for a ZO6 figure came from, but that is way too high. $50,000 is a lot closer to the Z06's actual price, at least as far as I've seen.

I don't think the new Cobra will cost $40,000 though. Hopefully the Motor Trend article is correct and a vert goes for $36,xxx or so and a coupe would be in the $32-34,xxx range. Don't get me wrong, that is still a lot of money and more than I will be able to afford, but there are a lot of people that can afford that and maybe not the extra $13-18,xxx large that a Z06 commands.

Comparing the Cobra to a Z06 really is like comparing apples to oranges. Sure it will kick *** if the Cobra can post 1/4 mile times close to the Z06 or even better, but they really are different machines. I'm also sure the Cobra can hold its own on a road course, but you have to remember this new Cobra will have more weight in the front due to the iron block. Again a Z06 will beat it, but it better for the extra $green$ it costs.

Time will tell how everything pans out.

One thing is for sure. It makes me happy to see new, more powerful, RWD American Muscle/Sports Cars coming out that will kick the crap out of most imports!!!!

02-01-2002, 01:34 PM	#28
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Yeah, I don't know where the $75,000 for a ZO6 figure came from, but that is way too high. $50,000 is a lot closer to the Z06's actual price, at least as far as I've seen. I don't think the new Cobra will cost $40,000 though. Hopefully the Motor Trend article is correct and a vert goes for $36,xxx or so and a coupe would be in the $32-34,xxx range. Don't get me wrong, that is still a lot of money and more than I will be able to afford, but there are a lot of people that can afford that and maybe not the extra $13-18,xxx large that a Z06 commands. Comparing the Cobra to a Z06 really is like comparing apples to oranges. Sure it will kick * if the Cobra can post 1/4 mile times close to the Z06 or even better, but they really are different machines. I'm also sure the Cobra can hold its own on a road course, but you have to remember this new Cobra will have more weight in the front due to the iron block. Again a Z06 will beat it, but it better for the extra $green$ it costs. Time will tell how everything pans out. One thing is for sure. It makes me happy to see new, more powerful, RWD American Muscle/Sports Cars** coming out that will kick the crap out of most imports!!!! __________________ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, H-pipe, MAC Pro-Dumps, FMS c-springs, and KYBs, A/c delete, 190 LPH fuel pump, 3-row radiator, Maximum Motorsports full length subframes 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada(wife's car) 2005 Ford Taurus SEL (company ride) GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS !!!!