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Corvette
C8 E-Ray
2024 E-RAY Prices and Order Guide
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<blockquote data-quote="gone" data-source="post: 310706" data-attributes="member: 5899"><p>I'll give you a non-Z06 owner answer, while you're waiting to hear from [USER=6760]Mr.Corvette[/USER]. The Z07 suspension is 8% stiffer than the Z06 suspension, so there's a small ride difference between the 2. Some people in these Forums (like [USER=5998]CamsC8[/USER] in his post above on this thread) found the Z06 ride unacceptably harsh, which is one factor steering him towards the E-Ray. But I've "++ talked" with others in the States on another Corvette Forum who use their C8 Z06 as a daily driver and enjoy the stiffer ride, so don't find it a problem. Like anything, it comes down to personal preference. If you're looking for a "track beast" then IMO the Z06 is definitely the way to go. But you mention that you "track a bit" so that's likely not the deciding factor for you. If you're barely tolerating ride stiffness in something like a C8 Stingray in sport or track mode on the roads you frequent, then you'll likely not enjoy the Z06 ride (without or certainly with the Z07 sport package). You mention a concern about CCB's. That should steer you away from the Z07 package, with its included CCB's. Finally, I spoke with one of the GM engineers who road tested all of the C8 line at the annual "Bash" in April 2022. This was before the E-Ray so he'd extensively driven the Stingray and Z06 on all sorts of road conditions (for example, he said the roads in Michigan were particularly rough). He said the completely base Z06 was a fabulous machine, and drove/performed well on both the track and street. He thought the Z07 package was really only needed for someone who was a "track rat" and one of the main things that helped it on the track, were the Cup2 R tires. He found the Z06 ride on long trips comfortable, even compared to the Stingray. Some might take his opinion with a grain of salt, given what he does for a living and his potential bias for a sportier vehicle. But he was definitely singing the praises of the Z06 when I spoke with him. It would be interesting to hear his thoughts about the E-Ray, now that he's ++ driven it as well. Unfortunately, I never renewed my conversation with him "post E-Ray" since I didn't attend the 2023 Bash. Ideally, it would be nice for you to drive a Z06 like [USER=5998]CamsC8[/USER], then decide what works for you. Good luck with your decision!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gone, post: 310706, member: 5899"] I'll give you a non-Z06 owner answer, while you're waiting to hear from [USER=6760]Mr.Corvette[/USER]. The Z07 suspension is 8% stiffer than the Z06 suspension, so there's a small ride difference between the 2. Some people in these Forums (like [USER=5998]CamsC8[/USER] in his post above on this thread) found the Z06 ride unacceptably harsh, which is one factor steering him towards the E-Ray. But I've "++ talked" with others in the States on another Corvette Forum who use their C8 Z06 as a daily driver and enjoy the stiffer ride, so don't find it a problem. Like anything, it comes down to personal preference. If you're looking for a "track beast" then IMO the Z06 is definitely the way to go. But you mention that you "track a bit" so that's likely not the deciding factor for you. If you're barely tolerating ride stiffness in something like a C8 Stingray in sport or track mode on the roads you frequent, then you'll likely not enjoy the Z06 ride (without or certainly with the Z07 sport package). You mention a concern about CCB's. That should steer you away from the Z07 package, with its included CCB's. Finally, I spoke with one of the GM engineers who road tested all of the C8 line at the annual "Bash" in April 2022. This was before the E-Ray so he'd extensively driven the Stingray and Z06 on all sorts of road conditions (for example, he said the roads in Michigan were particularly rough). He said the completely base Z06 was a fabulous machine, and drove/performed well on both the track and street. He thought the Z07 package was really only needed for someone who was a "track rat" and one of the main things that helped it on the track, were the Cup2 R tires. He found the Z06 ride on long trips comfortable, even compared to the Stingray. Some might take his opinion with a grain of salt, given what he does for a living and his potential bias for a sportier vehicle. But he was definitely singing the praises of the Z06 when I spoke with him. It would be interesting to hear his thoughts about the E-Ray, now that he's ++ driven it as well. Unfortunately, I never renewed my conversation with him "post E-Ray" since I didn't attend the 2023 Bash. Ideally, it would be nice for you to drive a Z06 like [USER=5998]CamsC8[/USER], then decide what works for you. Good luck with your decision! [/QUOTE]
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