Peak 370 Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) 2008. Up for sale privately at £37,000. Fantastic power and speed without any forced induction. 500+ bhp. Rarely seen. Totally standard car. My marks out of 10. Acceleration. 9. Top speed. 10. Handling. 8.5. Brakes. 9. Looks. 8.. Comfort. 9. Mpg town. 7. Mpg on a run. 9. Service cost. 8.5. Parts prices. 8. Vision outwards in town. 8. Cabin quality. 7. Exhaust/induction sound. 10. Any guesses? Edited July 17, 2014 by Peak 370 Quote
Commander Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 RS6? XKR? Bentley Continental GT? AC Cobra Replica? Quote
eatonm90 Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 Hmm, cabin quality 7 possibly Corvette Z06? 1 Quote
Paddy78 Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 Mpg on a run 9? Is that out of 10 or just 9 mpg? 9/10 mpg would have to be a diesel or hybrid surely? BMW M5? Quote
DoogyRev Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 Hmm, cabin quality 7 possibly Corvette Z06? I am going with a Vette 1 Quote
Paddy78 Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) Isn't a Vette less than 500 bhp and no way 9/10 fuel economy? I could be horribly wrong of course! Edit: Z06 is 505 bhp but my fuel efficiency comment still stands! Edited July 17, 2014 by Paddy78 Quote
Peak 370 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Posted July 17, 2014 It was a Corvette Z06, so very well done to those who got that. I have had quite a few American cars, but this was magic. What an engine. 7011cc. Much of the motor is race-spec as std. 9 out of 10 for fuel on a run is correct. Just 1400 kgs, a very low drag coefficient and a humungous 6th gear means 28mpg on a run. That is ace for 505bhp. Gearing is long. 55/85/120/155/190 at redline in gears 1-5. 6th is 100 mph/2,400 rpm. 1 Quote
Peak 370 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Posted July 17, 2014 That Z06 has dry sump lubrication, titanium rods, forged pistons, forged steel crank, carbon panels, composite floor of plastic and balsa wood, all sorts of weight-saving stuff and the engine is really a unique and great mix of ancient OHV, 2v per cylinder technology and modern race design. I loved it. It was like my 370Z on steroids. Same kinda shape too. Quote
waltzinblack Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 owhhh... I was frantically scrolling down to say Z06 and saw I had been beaten to the punch!!! Really really want one of these... or the new C7 which is even better! 1 Quote
Peak 370 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Posted July 17, 2014 The new one is a different beast and very expensive here. Smaller, supercharged engine. This one is over 7 litres but revs to 7,000 rpm! Quote
ts743 Posted July 17, 2014 Posted July 17, 2014 It sounds like it has everything going for it, but that American styling is just naaaaasty! Something even it's mother couldn't love. Quote
Peak 370 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Posted July 18, 2014 The front view is fantastic, as good as any Ferrari. The side view is it's least attractive angle. The rear view is great. The only downside is LHD. Quote
alroma Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I definitely prefer the older versions (like this one, I guess?) with the circular rear lights - not as much of a fan of the new one from a styling perspective. 1 Quote
Peak 370 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Posted July 18, 2014 How do I easiest place a photo of the car here? Quote
Peak 370 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Posted July 18, 2014 Alroma do you like the earlier stuff too, say 1968-1981? (The shape changed big time for the 1983 car). Quote
alroma Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I think people tend to use Photobucket to upload pictures. '68 Stingray is such an achingly cool looking car! They definitely had much more bulbous curves at that time. Quote
Peak 370 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Posted July 18, 2014 I had a 1969 with a 454 cubic inch motor. 4 speed manual. 504 bhp courtesy of 2 4-barrel Holley carbs 850cfm, totally built and balanced engine as they say, straight through exhaust, big cam. 1 Quote
Peak 370 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Posted July 19, 2014 If you can hack LHD there are many great value American cars out there. That 1940s tech OHV V8 is still a peach to tune. Quote
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