Top Gear Review of C6 Corvette ( Video )
08-02-04, 06:16 PM
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Yup. And I wouldn't be surprised if they've used leaf springs in all of their cars since 1953. They've certainly been around that long. There has to be some reason to why they would do this other than to save R&D costs, because they upgraded so much for the C6.
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with all the 911 talk i was thinking 996 + c5 + 67374388 i get confused real easy
08-02-04, 07:15 PM
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Originally posted by jet864
I really am surprised how harsh they were about this car. Yes, I like it, but all the other reviews I have read were very good. Not making excuses, but they are often harsh on Americans in many of their shows, and maybe they're just so used to driving TVRs, Ferraris, Aston Martins etc. The Vette really doesn't compare to those cars. Americans really do have to get crackin' on interiors and build quality though...the plastic looks like it's always gonna be a problem in American interiors. I just don't understand how hard it would be for GM to buy any European/Japanese luxury car, look at it, at least use the same quality materials, and build something you could look at and be pleased about.
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I really am surprised how harsh they were about this car. Yes, I like it, but all the other reviews I have read were very good. Not making excuses, but they are often harsh on Americans in many of their shows, and maybe they're just so used to driving TVRs, Ferraris, Aston Martins etc. The Vette really doesn't compare to those cars. Americans really do have to get crackin' on interiors and build quality though...the plastic looks like it's always gonna be a problem in American interiors. I just don't understand how hard it would be for GM to buy any European/Japanese luxury car, look at it, at least use the same quality materials, and build something you could look at and be pleased about.
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and most of all, they know their stuff
08-02-04, 07:15 PM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
Here's the full Top Gear list, per their website. At least, for the cars they have tested. I would have really liked to see where the Enzo would end up on this list.
The C6 is 10th and looking at who it lost too, competition 5 some almost 10 times more, I think it speaks for itself. Badass car and 2 thumbs up to GM.
1 Porsche Carrera GT - 1:19.8
2 Mercedes-Mclaren SLR - 1.20.9
3 Ferrari 360 CS - 1.22.3
4 Porsche 911 GT3 RS - 1.22.3
5 Lamborghini Murcielago - 1.23.7
6 Pagani Zonda - 1.23.8
7 Koenigsegg - 1.23.9
8 Noble M12 GTO-3 - 1.25.0
9 Lamborghini Gallardo - 1.25.8
10 Corvette C6 - 1.26
11 Lotus Exige - 1.26.4
12 Porsche 911 GT3 - 1.27.2
13 TVR T350c - 1.27.5
14 BMW M3 CSL - 1.28.0
15 MG SV - 1.28.6
16 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII - 1.28.9
17 Alpina Roadster (Z8) - 1.29.0
18 Subaru Impreza STi - 1.30.1
19 Aston Martin DB7 GT - 1.30.4
20 Audi S4 - 1.30.9
21 Porsche 911 Turbo - 1.31.0
22 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo - 1.31.3
23 Honda NSX Type R - 1.31.6
24 BMW M3 - 1.31.8
25 Nissan 350Z - 1.31.8
26 Mazda RX-8 - 1.31.8
27 Ford Focus RS - 1.32.2
28 Lotus Esprit V8 - 1.32.5
29 Audi TT V6 - 1.32.7
30 Noble M12 - 1.33.1
31 Mercedes SL55 AMG - 1.33.2
32 VW Golf R32 - 1.33.2
33 Volvo S60R - 1.35.0
34 Ferrari 575 - 1.35.2
35 Alfa Romeo 147 GTA - 1.35.6
36 Lotus Elise - 1.35.6
37 Aston Martin Vanquish - 1.36.2
38 Renault Clio V6 - 1.36.2
39 Honda Civic Type R - 1.36.5
40 Saab 9-5 HOT Aero - 1.37.9
41 Maserati Coupe - 1.38.0
42 Bowler Wildcat - 1.39.4
43 Bentley Arnarge - 1.40.8
44 Range Rover overfinch - 1.44.0
Here's the full Top Gear list, per their website. At least, for the cars they have tested. I would have really liked to see where the Enzo would end up on this list.
The C6 is 10th and looking at who it lost too, competition 5 some almost 10 times more, I think it speaks for itself. Badass car and 2 thumbs up to GM.
1 Porsche Carrera GT - 1:19.8
2 Mercedes-Mclaren SLR - 1.20.9
3 Ferrari 360 CS - 1.22.3
4 Porsche 911 GT3 RS - 1.22.3
5 Lamborghini Murcielago - 1.23.7
6 Pagani Zonda - 1.23.8
7 Koenigsegg - 1.23.9
8 Noble M12 GTO-3 - 1.25.0
9 Lamborghini Gallardo - 1.25.8
10 Corvette C6 - 1.26
11 Lotus Exige - 1.26.4
12 Porsche 911 GT3 - 1.27.2
13 TVR T350c - 1.27.5
14 BMW M3 CSL - 1.28.0
15 MG SV - 1.28.6
16 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII - 1.28.9
17 Alpina Roadster (Z8) - 1.29.0
18 Subaru Impreza STi - 1.30.1
19 Aston Martin DB7 GT - 1.30.4
20 Audi S4 - 1.30.9
21 Porsche 911 Turbo - 1.31.0
22 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo - 1.31.3
23 Honda NSX Type R - 1.31.6
24 BMW M3 - 1.31.8
25 Nissan 350Z - 1.31.8
26 Mazda RX-8 - 1.31.8
27 Ford Focus RS - 1.32.2
28 Lotus Esprit V8 - 1.32.5
29 Audi TT V6 - 1.32.7
30 Noble M12 - 1.33.1
31 Mercedes SL55 AMG - 1.33.2
32 VW Golf R32 - 1.33.2
33 Volvo S60R - 1.35.0
34 Ferrari 575 - 1.35.2
35 Alfa Romeo 147 GTA - 1.35.6
36 Lotus Elise - 1.35.6
37 Aston Martin Vanquish - 1.36.2
38 Renault Clio V6 - 1.36.2
39 Honda Civic Type R - 1.36.5
40 Saab 9-5 HOT Aero - 1.37.9
41 Maserati Coupe - 1.38.0
42 Bowler Wildcat - 1.39.4
43 Bentley Arnarge - 1.40.8
44 Range Rover overfinch - 1.44.0
08-02-04, 07:18 PM
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Originally posted by jet864
That's what I mean. They talk it down like it's worthless, but it lost to a Pagani Zonda, an SLR, Murcielago etc. What do you expect? It beat the superhandling Lotus, which I think is a pretty good accomplishment. Oh, and all of GMs research did pay off in the handling dept. They worked very hard for good marks in that category.
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That's what I mean. They talk it down like it's worthless, but it lost to a Pagani Zonda, an SLR, Murcielago etc. What do you expect? It beat the superhandling Lotus, which I think is a pretty good accomplishment. Oh, and all of GMs research did pay off in the handling dept. They worked very hard for good marks in that category.
James
if you want, watch the gt40 video. that's a ford, see how much he loves the car?
well except the 4mpg thing -- that's a complete stupid joke of ford
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08-02-04, 07:34 PM
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I watch as much Top Gear as I can, but all the ones I ever find are ***** out sports cars, usually capable of whooping on the Vette. I don't wanna sound like some good ol' boy that'll go to the end of the earth to defend my domestic, but it might just be how I'm perceiving it all. BTW, where CAN you find episodes of Top Gear to watch? Just DL as many as possible or what? They make a lot of American cracks, like on the Lotus Exige with the Apache chopper trying to lock it down..."we locked on but didn't shoot it cuz unlike Americans, we don't shoot our own troops" or something like that.
I agree that Clarkson, Stig and the "other dude" know their stuff and can drive extremely well, but I guess they're just a little more opinionated and emotional about the ups and downs of cars they test. Best of all about that show, it is quite entertaining. 
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I agree that Clarkson, Stig and the "other dude"
know their stuff and can drive extremely well, but I guess they're just a little more opinionated and emotional about the ups and downs of cars they test. Best of all about that show, it is quite entertaining. James
08-02-04, 07:37 PM
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08-02-04, 09:42 PM
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I'm running a Mac, so would it even be worth searching for or would it be outta the question? Oh, and another Q...why do the Top Gear guys use MPH, rather than km/h? Are they changing in Europe, or is that the more acceptable way nowadays?
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08-02-04, 10:11 PM
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why do the Top Gear guys use MPH, rather than km/h? Are they changing in Europe, or is that the more acceptable way nowadays?
Plus it's still a LHD car, possibly just an American spec. car shipped there for the test ?
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08-02-04, 11:01 PM
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Is it MPH in britain??? I figured it was km/h in most other places around the world. I know when people talk about km I have no clue how to compare really, so I figure the Brit crowd would get kinda upset about that.
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