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      08-19-2019, 03:19 PM   #674
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Originally Posted by c1pher View Post
I think you mistook what I said. I meant to say that if you’re worried about bragging rights, the non Z51 has a higher top speed. There will be people who also buy the Z51 just to say they have it. My car will never reach 194mph so its a moot point for me.
Gotcha. I've only ever gotten close to that speed on 2 wheels. On the rev-limited in 6th gear on my buddies 2006 R1 years ago.

I'd never do that these days.

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Pleaser View Post
Serious question: anyone seeing any possible effects on other mid-engine cars pricing? I mean, a similar optioned Porsche (911 GTS?) costs about twice C8. What would be the reason to buy a Porsche other than a status symbol?
I'm not sure it will have an impact. A company like Porsche isn't going to magically change what profit margin they are willing to make on a 911 or Cayman just because the 'Vette went mid-engine.

But I could be completely wrong. Just guessing. I'm assuming people shopping a $70k (LT2 and Z51 for example) car aren't likely cross-shopping it with a $130k car.

Or if they are, it's not because of money.
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