Originally Posted by ZAHANMA
two words... car weight.
The lightest of the new 2011 AMGs with the M157i motor will most likely be the CLK. The 2010 CLK63 currently has a curb weight of 3900lbs. The 2010 Corvette Z06 has a curb weight of 3200lbs. That is a significant difference in weight. There is the difference in 0-60mph right there.
700lbs curb weight equals roughly .7 in the 1/4 (all other variables equal)...as the general rule of thumb goes.
The engine will be one amazing piece of machinery. I can't wait until companies like Evosport, Kleeman, and Eurocharged can get their hands on it to start tinkering...The Z06 will just be an afterthought.
My apology for not saying this in my original post... but I knew it was the weight. I was just looking at the difference between the cars thinking you can just buy a normal vette with less horsepower for less money and still get a faster car.
Not sure that the Z06 will be an after thought. I have to say I drove the normal vette and it is a rocket. Handles like a dream too (handling reminded me of my Camaro)! I would have to imagine the Z06 is amazing to drive. You give me a choice between a Mercedes and a new vette and I would go straight to the vette.... I don't care how many horses are on the Mercedes.