📷: Chevrolet
The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is and has been one of the most highly anticipated sports cars of the year. It's been called a "supercar killer" and a "Ferrari beater," but is it really all that? Let's put the Corvette Z06 against its benchmark, the Ferrari 458, and see how they stack up.
Performance
When it comes to raw power, there's no denying that the Corvette Z06 has the upper hand. It boasts a 5.5-liter V8 engine with 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. That's enough power to accelerate from 0 to 60 in just 2.6 seconds flat and reach a speed of 131 mph on a quarter mile stretch, clocking in at 10.5 seconds. The Ferrari 458, on the other hand, has a 4.5-liter V8 engine with 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. It reached the same speed in the quarter mile stretch and was only 0.4 second behind in the run to 60 mph. So, only slightly, when it comes to sheer power, the Corvette Z06 does take the cake.
📷: Ferrari
Handling
But what about handling? The Corvette Z06 is outfitted with massive Brembo brakes — 15.5-inch front rotors and 15-inch rear rotors — that can bring the car to a stop from 60 mph in just 107 feet. That's 10 feet shorter than it takes the Ferrari 458 to come to a stop from the same speed. When it comes to handling, both cars are closely matched thanks to their similar weight distribution (the Corvette weighs 3,666 pounds and the Ferrari weighs 3,325 pounds). However, when you factor in the Z06's grippy Michelin tires, lower center of gravity, and wider stance, it's clear that the Corvette has an advantage over the Ferrari when it comes to cornering and overall handling prowess.
Price
Finally, let's take a look at the price. The Corvette Z06 starts at $106,395, while the Ferrari 458 started at around $235,000 (the 458 is no longer in production and has since been succeeded by the turbocharged Ferrari 488, followed by the F8 Tributo). There's no question that the Ferrari 458 is the more expensive car, but is it worth over double the price? That's for you to decide. Dealerships have been marking up the Z06 tremendously, between nonrefundable down payments and price gouging, but even with those added dollars the Z06 still does not come close to the price of the Ferrari 458.
When it comes to value, power, performance, braking, handling, and overall driving experience, the Corvette Z06 is America's undisputed supercar — and more than a match for its European counterparts like the Ferrari 458. If you're looking for an adrenaline-pumping driving experience that won't break the bank, look no further than Chevrolet's latest offering. You won't be disappointed. However, at the end of the day, it really comes down to a matter of personal taste when it comes to choosing between them. If you're looking for an American muscle car with real firepower under the hood, then the Corvette Z06 is the car for you. But if you're looking for something a little more luxurious and exotic, then you can't go wrong with the Ferrari 458.
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