TXSTYLE

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Thank you!

lkirchner

They are fun to say the least. The new engine, the normally aspirated 6.3 engine will be interesting mated to the new transmission. I have heard that the new engine is a result of some new legislation in Germay that dictates the amount of hood clearance between the engine and hood and the SC engine sits too high. I thought we were foolish in Cali. The new engine will have more horespower and less torque than the supercharged 5.5 liter engines. This is one of the reasons for the new 7 speed transmissions ; the torque produced by the SC engines is too much for the 7 speed to handle. I know one thing for certain, I will miss the supercharger growl at full throttle and the AMG modified 5 speed is far from aging. The new 7 speed will get better acceleration with less torque and better gas mileage. However gas mileage was the farthest thing from my mind when getting the cars.

lkirchner

You read my mind sometimes the fingers don't function all that well.

jimxo

The new Car & Driver just got 11.7@125mph........0-60 in 3.6sec........98g on skidpad.
0-100 in 7.9 sec..... 0-150 in about 18 sec.

I'll take mine black with black powder coated wheels Dont' forget the window tint

mmarshall

Hope you got a drag strip nearby. That's just about the only place practical for a car like that.

LB Lex

TXStyle, congratulations on the good news You're about to start a wonderful new chapter in your life, I wish you all the best.

Now about the car. There is not much more I can add, so I'll just give you my choice: E55 hands down.

DrRick

where's the "Ignore This Hater" button when you need it. oh well, like has been echoed, congrats marcus on the upcoming gift and the "hard" decision. E-Fizzle all the way though.....


Doc

jet864

Jim, I see you and I have the same interests. Don't forget about the new Motor Trend which in my hand says 0-60 in 3.5 (1st gear) and the quarter in 11.5@127.1. Insanity. I'll take mine in silver on black with red inserts. I would scan it up but I can't find my scanner cables! I'm sure they'll be on the net soon enough. My suggestion stands

Oh, they also had the IS350 go 0-60 in 5.5, and the quarter at 14.0@99.8.

James

Gojirra99

You should post this in the 2IS forum

jet864

Done and done. Along with some quotes.

James

Inabj2

That would be a waste of a car. They didnt tune this thing on the nurburgring and other major track courses for noting!



Besides there are much faster cars in this forum alone, just check the SC and IS subforums they probably dont handle as well though..

Itd be a waste if you only took that car to the dragstrip, that would be adequate for someone that truly cant or does not enjoy driving. I

One dimensional driving is a major pet peeve of mine.

jimxo

0-60 3.5 who needs 2nd gear?

http://www.z06vette.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86813

TXSTYLE

iTrader: (1)

HEY....! What's up with the 'hijack'? Inab & Jim? We all know the stats of the mighty Z06. The question was which car for me?
Although... I believe most of you have overwhelmingly decided the E.

jet864

My bad man, I get excited sometimes. For you, since you don't wanna pick yourself up off the ground every entrance or exit, the E probably is best, but I still say Z06.

James

Hameed

E55 AMG all the way!