# GT500 or Z06 **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 4, 2011, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749 "2011-03-04T16:02:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![MrSmith](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mrsmith/32/5254_2.png) [@MrSmith](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MrSmith)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/41 "2011-03-06T14:27:35Z")
He prefers the roomier Mustang. The poll was to see what the nyspeed folk think. ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/42 "2011-03-06T14:40:54Z")
> [@Jack](#): > > Depends on how many people you want in the back seat. > > GT500 for actual practicality, and silly response to mods. > > C6 Z06 if you don’t ever plan on bringing anyone other than the old lady on a drive… > > Both cars will come with an AARP card. I’ve been had. I didnt get my AARP card. ---
**Author:** ![Deathproof](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@Deathproof](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Deathproof)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/43 "2011-03-06T15:02:12Z")
I guess if you want 800rwhp with bolt-ons and wanna run 9’s with 4 people in the car get a GT500. I love the way 2011 GT500’s look, and they handle far better than previous ones, but the ZO6 is obviously the far better all around car. The drama is stupid. There is an argument for a GT500 for someone who doesn’t do track days but does like to take turns, and wants to make their car stupid fast for a very little amount of money. ZO6 is weak for picking up threesomes, this could be a deal breaker for some. I guess one broad could sit on the other’s lap in the passenger seat, but a foursome is definitely out of the question. ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/44 "2011-03-06T15:57:03Z")
GT500 because I love stangs ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/45 "2011-03-06T16:22:27Z")
It seems to make more sense to buy a 700 ft-lbs of torque AWD sedan for less money. :gotme: 😉 ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/46 "2011-03-06T17:28:25Z")
i voted Z06 but i agree that for a DD the Mustang is a hundred times more practical. i didnt see the E92 M3 option though ?? ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2011, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/47 "2011-03-07T06:28:49Z")
I wouldn’t get either. Buy a Corvette Grand Sport and toss a cam in the whore. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2011, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/48 "2011-03-07T07:03:07Z")
> [@ultradriver10000](#): > > I wouldn’t get either. Buy a Corvette Grand Sport and toss a cam in the whore. You have a good point here. Could be cheaper to mod a standard C6, than to buy a Z06 model. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2011, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/49 "2011-03-07T07:08:16Z")
Z06 with suspension mods a few bolt ons and spray. Better overall car, lighter, responds to :tspry: well. X… ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2011, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/50 "2011-03-07T07:11:46Z")
> [@bing](#): > > i didnt see the E92 M3 option though ?? He’s not a fggt, that is why ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2011, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/51 "2011-03-07T07:17:14Z")
landslide ---
**Author:** ![BLKS197](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blks197/32/5346_2.png) [@BLKS197](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BLKS197)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2011, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/52 "2011-03-07T08:19:01Z")
GT500 ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/53 "2011-03-08T08:40:00Z")
As mentioned earlier, the current 2011 GT500 is a much improved car over the earlier ones - Ford added a steering wheel this go-around If your friend isn’t track-daying this more than once a year, the Mustang will be easier to live with. Cabin space, ground clearance, parts cost, etc. That said… I’d still go with the 427 'Vette. Save practical for the family sedan ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/54 "2011-03-08T09:19:16Z")
I see a trend. The same trend I see when Neon owners choose an SRT4 over an Evo/STi ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/55 "2011-03-08T10:02:27Z")
MrSmith should also buy a z06 before any little smiths happen… ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/56 "2011-03-08T10:10:45Z")
How would you know, you act like you live down the street from him or something… ---
**Author:** ![Blown\_Stroked](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blown_stroked/32/7324_2.png) [@Blown\_Stroked](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blown_Stroked)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/57 "2011-03-08T10:26:27Z")
Z06 ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/58 "2011-03-08T10:37:20Z")
Z06 for sure. Although have to admit the GT500 Super Snake is pretty badass with it’s big blower and around 638rwhp/581 ft lbs to the wheels. ---
**Author:** ![Boomin99GT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boomin99gt/32/7306_2.png) [@Boomin99GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boomin99GT)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/59 "2011-03-08T11:59:00Z")
'03 Cobra with 30k worth of mods instead of a GT500 with 5k? Otherwise, Z06. ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749/60 "2011-03-08T19:49:16Z")
> [@motortrend.com March 2011](#): > > As its hot shoe, Ford brought 2010 Rolex 24hrs Daytona GT class winner Jonathan Bomarito, so we took the opportunity to gather some hard data on what the Boss could really do. **Bomarito and the Boss knocked out two hot laps at 1:40.4 and 1:40.2.** > > How fast is that? Well, we compared those times against a few vehicles from our MRLS lap-time database and were astonished. With a professional racing driver behind the wheel, the 2009 BMW M3 that competed in our 2008 Best Handling competition clocked a 1:42.9. In our 2009 Best Driver’s Car competition the 2010 Shelby GT500 lapped in 1:44.3 while a 2010 Audi R8 did it in 1:40.8. This puts the Boss 302 in a very elite field, and it’s not the fastest Boss. According to Ford, Bomarito lapped the Boss Laguna Seca under 1 minute and 40 seconds. > > [https://youtu.be/BxEhnugwzCc](https://youtu.be/BxEhnugwzCc) [http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1102\_2012\_ford\_mustang\_boss\_302\_test/index.html](http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1102_2012_ford_mustang_boss_302_test/index.html) > [@motortrend.com November 2009](#): > > **2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 1:40.92** > > 1:40.92 > Driver: Max Angelelli [http://www.motortrend.com/features/laguna\_lap/index.html](http://www.motortrend.com/features/laguna_lap/index.html) [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gt500-or-z06/209749.md?page=4)