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2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs. 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe vs. 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Coupe Specs & Pricing

Below is an enthusiast article written by the automotive experts at Motor Trend. American Rockets. We light the candle on 1515 Star-spangled horsepower. A pace race ensues...
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Comparison: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs. 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe vs. 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Coupe

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 2006 ChevroletCorvette Z06 2006 DodgeViper SRT10 Coupe 2007 FordShelby GT500
Powertrain/Chassis
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine, RWD Front Engine, RWD Front Engine, RWD
Engine Type 90* V-8, Alum Block/Heads 90* V-10, Alum Block/Heads Supercharged 90* V-8, Iron Block/Alum Heads
Valvetrain OHV, 2 Valves/Cyl OHV, 2 Valves/Cyl DOHC, 4 Valves/Cyl
Displacement 427.6 cu in/7008 cc 505.6 cu in/8285 cc 330.2 cu in/5411 cc
Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.6:1 8.4:1
Power (Sae Net) 505 hp @ 6300 rpm* 510 hp @ 5600 rpm* 500 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (Sae Net) 470 lb-ft @ 5800 rpm* 535 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm* 480 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Redline 7000 Rpm 6000 Rpm 6250 Rpm
Weight To Power 6.4 lb/hp 6.7 lb/hp 7.8 lb/hp
Transmission 6-Speed Manual 6-Speed Manual 6-Speed Manual
Axle/Final-Drive Ratios 3.42:1/1.71:1 3.07:1/1.54:1 3.31:1/2.09:1
Suspension, front; rear control arms, transverse leaf spring, anti-roll bar; control arms, transverse leaf spring, anti-roll bar control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; live axle, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering Ratio 16.1:1 16.7:1 15.7:1
Turns Lcok-To-Lock 2.9 2.4 2.8
Brakes, f;r 14.0-in vented, drilled disc; 13.4-in vented, drilled disc, abs 14.0-in vented disc; 14.0-in vented disc, abs 14.0-in vented disc; 11.8-in vented disc, abs
Wheels, f;r 18 X 9.5; 19 X 12.0 In, Cast Aluminum 18 X 10.0; 19 X 13.0 In, Forged Aluminum18 X 9.5 In, Cast Aluminum
Tires, f;r 275/35zr18 87y; 325/30zr19 94y, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMT 275/35ZR18 87Y; 345/30ZR19 98Y, Michelin Pilot Sport ZP 255/45ZR18 96W; 285/40ZR18 96W, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar
Dimensions
Wheelbase 105.7 in 98.8 in 107.1 in
Track, f/r 63.5/62.5 in 61.6/60.9 in 61.9/62.5 in
Length X Width X Height 175.6 X 75.9 X 49.0 in 175.6 X 75.2 X 48.6 in 188.0 X 73.9 X 54.5 in
Turning Circle 39.0 ft 40.5 ft 37.0 ft
Curb Weight 3234 lb 3437 lb 3879 lb
Weight Distribution, f/r 50/50% 49/51% 58/42%
Seating Capacity 2 2 4
Headroom 37.9 in 36.5 in 38.6/35.0 in
Legroom 43.0 in 42.4 in 42.7/31.0 in
Shoulder Room 55.0 in 54.1 in 55.4/53.3 in
Cargo Volume 22.4 Cu ft 6.4 Cu ft 12.3 Cu ft
Test Data
Acceleration To Mph 0-30 1.7 Sec 1.7 Sec 1.9 Sec
0-40 2.3 2.4 2.5
0-50 2.9 3.0 3.5
0-60 3.83.94.4
0-70 4.5 4.8 5.4
0-80 5.4 5.8 6.7
0-90 6.6 7.1 8.1
0-100 7.8 8.4 9.7
Passing 45-65 Mph 1.5 sec 1.6 sec 1.8 sec
Quarter Mile 11.7 @ 125.2 mph 12.1 @ 120.9 mph 12.7 @ 114.2 mph
Braking 100-0 Mph 320 ft 288 ft 321 ft
Braking 60-0 Mph Braking108 ft 104 ft 112 ft
Lateral Acceleration 0.97 G Avg 1.02 G Avg 0.90 G Avg
Mt Figure Eight 24.8 Sec @ 0.80 G Avg 24.4 Sec @ 0.68 G Avg 25.8 Sec @ 0.72 G Avg
Top-Gear Revs @ 60 Mph 1300 Rpm 1125 Rpm 1700 Rpm
Consumer Info
Base Price $65,690 $86,995 $42,975
Price as tested $71,485 $86,995 $43,170
Stability/traction control Yes/Yes No/No No/Yes
Airbags Dual front, front side Dual front Dual front, front side
Powertrain Warranty 3 Yrs/36,000 Miles 3 Yrs/36,000 Miles 5 Yrs/60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance 3 Yrs/36,000 Miles 3 Yrs/36,000 Miles 5 Yrs/60,000 Miles
Fuel Capacity 18.0 Gal 18.5 Gal 16.0 Gal
Epa City/Hwy Fuel Econ 16/26 Mpg 12/20 Mpg 15/21 Mpg
Recommended Fuel * Sae Certified Premium unleaded Premium unleaded Premium unleaded

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