https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5F18o8xayA

And once again the GT-R leaves us scratching our heads, wondering how it is so darn fast. Guess we should be used to it by now.

It really feels like there’s something just not right here with the Z06’s performance. Tires that are sticky, and an aero package that should allow it to get its power down far more efficiently than it was managing in the video. With an insane figure-eight time, I don’t get how the GTR is carrying so much more speed out of corners, even with AWD.

We think the potential is there for the C7 Z06 to be a world beater, but there are clearly some real kinks to be worked out here. No way on earth should a heavier car with worse rubber, brakes and power be able to take this for 1.4s a lap.

I would still rather have the Vette (that Nismo is seriously ugly, plus the noise, ride and driving involvement leave a lot to be desired), but it’s not delivering on the price/performance dream right now.

Also, they don’t mention it in the video, but it’s also worth noting that the Z06 suffered from heating issues that sapped the power after only one lap.