Corvette vs F430

[sunk]

Which do you think will win a race (around, say Laguna Seca)on standard stock specifications:
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (with ZL1 suspension)
or
Ferrari F430 ?

I think the 'vette (more torque, flat handling)
or am i wrong?

[RS6]

I hope the Vette would win. I am fed up with Ferrari these days, as I think they are ugly and overrated.

[Rockefella]

I'd need to see the specifications, but I'm leaning towards the F430.

[sunk]

I hope the Vette would win. I am fed up with Ferrari these days, as I think they are ugly and overrated.

Looks like you have telepathy......

[sunk]

I'd need to see the specifications, but I'm leaning towards the F430.

These are some seroiusly famous cars. Anyone can provide specs, all mags carry it.

[Rockefella]

These are some seroiusly famous cars. Anyone can provide specs, all mags carry it.

I know, I'm asking for someone to post them.

[McReis]

I hope the Vette would win. I am fed up with Ferrari these days, as I think they are ugly and overrated.

On what kind of info or self-experience do you support that statement?

[adamfraser]

I'd need to see the specifications

F430 -

Drivetrain
Engine 90º V 8
Engine Location Mid , longitudinally mounted
Displacement 4.308 liter / 262.9 cu in
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox 6 speed Semi-automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
Performance figures
Power 483 bhp / 360 KW @ 8500 rpm
Torque 465 Nm / 343 ft lbs @ 5250 rpm
BHP/Liter 112 bhp / liter
Power to weight ratio 0.33 bhp / kg
Top Speed 315 km/h / 196 mph
0-60 mph Acceleration 3.9 s


ZO6

Engine LS7 90º V 8
Engine Location Front , longitudinally mounted
Displacement 7.011 liter / 427.8 cu in
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed Fuel injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox Tremec 6 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive
Performance figures
Power 500 bhp / 373 KW @ 6200 rpm
Torque 657 Nm / 485 ft lbs @ 4800 rpm
BHP/Liter 71 bhp / liter
Power to weight ratio 0.35 bhp / kg
Top Speed N/A
0-60 mph Acceleration N/A


Taken from ultimatecarpage.com

AF

[RS6]

On what kind of info or self-experience do you support that statement?

Easy, it is my opinion.

[McReis]

Easy, it is my opinion.

Good answer.

[Matra et Alpine]

From turn 5m though 7 and up the hill on Rahal I'm reckoning the Ferrari would need an extra gearshift so would lose time there. The 'vettes' torque woudl let if pull out I reckon.
Round the corkscrew I think it might lose out again as the drop and turn for a mid/rear engine is upsetting. Equally though the vette coudl go light on the rears and lose some traction. Does anyone know the polar moments of the cars ?

Turn 1 to 5 I'd give to the F430.

Close call I reckon but at differnet points on the lap either car coudl be 1-2 seconds ahead In a race I'd give it to the F430 as once in front it woudl pull out enough on the corners and the vette may get close but not enough to be able to out-corner.

[Jack_Bauer]

In terms of the facts and stats there's not a lot to choose between the two, so I reckon it could all depend on tyres. I know the ZO6 is pitched as the 'hardcore' race car for the road, does that mean it runs on sticky P-Zero Corsa/Yoko AO48 type trackday tyres or does it have more 'conservative' road biased tyres?

If it's the former I would vote for the 'vette, otherwise I think I'd say 'rrari.

[6'bore]

I'm leaning towards the F430. Probably better through the corners, although the 'vette would pull it back on the straights. Pretty tight....

I'm still calling the F430 because it is also quick as hell.

[Vindesh17]

the F430 because we know more about it right now.

[DesmoRob]

F430 hands down