2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
| HP/TQ | 505 hp, 470 lb-ft |
| ENGINE | LS7 7.0 Liters, V-8,16 valves (OHV) |
| TRANS | Six-speed manual |
| DRIVE | Rear-wheel drive |
What's New?
OnStar navigation, but who really cares? It's a Z06! One of the baddest production cars period, let alone for under 80 grand.
Advertised Perf
0-60 in 3.7 sec., 60-0 in 111.3 feet, 198 mph top speed, 11.7 at 125 mph in the 1/4-mile, 1.04g lateral acceleration
Base Price $70,000
Why buy?
Every material possession you could ever own including your house is nothing in comparison to a Z06, which is good because if you buy it you might wind up sleeping in it. This is as close to a racecar as you are going to get while having drivability and reliability thanks to the dry sump LS7. Completely made up of carbon fiber and composite body panels, wrapped around an aluminum and magnesium frame-it's an engineering marvel. Six piston front and four piston rear brakes, not to mention a 3,130-lb curb weight, help the Vette stop on a dime. With coolers for virtually everything including engine oil, differential, power steering, transmission and brakes-this baby is already equipped to handle the 24 hours of LeMans. In the words of Ferris Bueller, "If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up."2007 Cadillac XLR-V
| HP/TQ | 443 hp, 414 lb-ft |
| ENGINE | Northstar supercharged 4.4 Liters, V-8, 32 valve DOHC with variable valve timing |
| TRANS | Six-speed shiftable auto |
| DRIVE | Rear-wheel drive |
What's New?
The quickest and most agile Caddy ever made needed no changes for '07, so sayeth the Good General.
Advertised Perf
0-60 in 4.6 sec.
Base Price $98,300
Why buy?
Show your support for GM and the U.S. by snubbing the imports this go round and you won't be disappointed. The paddle shift six-speed auto is no joke-it connects the driver to all 443 hp. This is one luxury touring car with plenty of pep-as the roots blower kicks on at low rpm for tire burning excitement. The interior is as well appointed as you'd expect for a six-figure price tag.