This past weekend I had the privilege to drive two very cool cars: a Bentley GT and the new Corvette Z06.
The Bentley is pimp, plush, fast, and heavy, but everybody knows all that good stuff. I could write plenty about that whip (as the youthful gangstas like to call it), but I assume most people here are more of the performance crowd. Besides, to me, the Vette left more of an impression…
To cut to the chase, the C6 Z06 is a monster. It even sounds like one. Technically, it’s a six speed, but it seems more like an automatic with 6 levels to choose from. That car can go fast in any gear! Though for any kind of fun driving on the streets, there is no reason to go beyond 3rd gear.
The sound is unreal, the pushback you experience on acceleration is hilariously entertaining, and I can understand why people say it’s a track only car. It
belongs on the track! It’s not because the ride is rough –because quite frankly, it didn’t seem any worse than my Boxster (in fact, the seats were comfy), but with that much power on tap, it’s too tempting not to pour it on
all the time. This car has the hardest working traction control on the planet! And that’s when it’s dry outside. I’d be frightened to see one driven in the rain. Like any monster, it's scary when it's out in public. It needs to be in its natural habitat, in this case, the track.
Obviously, this car left me with an outstanding impression. I'd still take an F430 over it, for American cars generally don't do it for me. But this is one American car to be proud of.
How about you guys...
What do you think the best American vehicle is?
And/Or, what would you rather have, a Z06 or a Ford GT*?
*Here's the part everyone will ignore: in this hypothetical question, you are unable to sell the Ford if you choose it. Consider their values equal. I don't want to hear that they'd take the Ford, sell it, and get a daily driver as well.
