The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is billed by GM as the most track capable Corvette of all time and as the first examples of the car nicknamed “The Big Nasty” have hit the streets around the country, we have our first video of the C7 Z06 racing a Gen 5 Viper. Even though the Z06 has 10 more horsepower and 50 more lb-ft of torque than the Viper, the Mopar supercar makes short work of the Vette as the two race over and over.
To be specific, this video shows a factory stock 2014 Dodge Viper Time Attack street racing against an also factory stock 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The two American supercars race from a roll a handful of times, starting at speeds ranging from 40-60 and letting off when the Viper reaches speeds of 140+ miles per hour. Just in case the Corvette’s magic is in the launch, we also get to see the Viper flog the Z06 from a dig.
It should be noted that the Corvette doesn’t appear to be very well driven (or shifted – to be specific), as when viewing from the camera mounted on the Viper, we can clearly see the Corvette’s nose dip during shifts. It is during these shifts where the Viper really jumps ahead, but even during longer pulls – the Z06 cannot keep up with the Viper.
Needless to say, the GM guys are real butt-hurt over this one. Enjoy.
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"Although I went to college for accounting, my time in my dad’s shop growing up allowed me the knowledge to spend time working as a mechanic before getting my accounting degree, at which point I worked in the office of a dealership group. While I was working in the accounting world, I continued racing and taking pictures of cars at the track. Over time, I began showing off those pictures online and that led to my writing.
"Ten years ago, I left the accounting world to become a full-time automotive writer and I am living proof that if you love what you do, you will never “work” a day in your life," adds Rall, who has clocked in time as an auto mechanic, longtime drag racer and now automotive journalist who contributes to nearly a dozen popular auto websites dedicated to fellow enthusiasts.
"I love covering the automotive industry and everything involved with the job. I was fortunate to turn my love of the automotive world into a hobby that led to an exciting career, with my past of working as a mechanic and as an accountant in the automotive world provides me with a unique perspective of the industry.
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