drove my first american car today

[mtch]

Originally Posted by z12358

Excuse my ignorance but aren't the Corvette's body panels made of plastic? I guess, that's how what looks like a large car can only weigh about 3000lbs. Looks almost like cheating.


Z.

many have said that the vette looks like big car, but the C6 is actually smaller than the 997 according to R & T. I assume that would make it about the size of a 986.

[Bavarian Motorist]

Originally Posted by mtch

many have said that the vette looks like big car, but the C6 is actually smaller than the 997 according to R & T. I assume that would make it about the size of a 986.

Are you sure? The Vette has a relatively long wheelbase of 107"

[mtch]

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

Are you sure? The Vette has a relatively long wheelbase of 107"

I just checked, this is what I have

C-6 L: 174.6 W: 72.6 H: 49.1 WB: 105.7


997 L: 174.3 W: 72.2 H: 51.6 WB: 92.5


Notice the length vs the wheel base. That means that the 997 has much larger overhang which is a detriment to agility