Autoblog - Best and Worst Vettes of all time

[Pressure Ratio]

They made about the same number of Z06s as L88s.

I bet that was more to do with price of the L88 motor option. Same with the ZL1 Camaro. As well as the fact they under rated that motor to 430hp so that on paper the other engines produced similar power for less money. So many probably figured it wasn't worth the extra cost. But only had they known the L88 was more like 550hp.

Let's say in a magical world that looks like 1967 USA. You are in a dealership and were looking at a Corvette and price was not a concern. The dealership has both a 63 tanker as well as 67 L88 car. Both new on the showroom floor. Are you saying you would tank the 63 tanker over the 67 L88? Because it is the better car? A 340hp sb car with a big gas tank versus a 550hp 427 corvette with disc brakes? As a street car, not a race car. Because I don't think the article is talking race car pedigree as it leaves out some serious vettes that were race cars.

 

[Bru]

I don't think you can ignore the racing implications of the L88, which probably wouldn't have existed without Chevrolet's desire to go racing and beat the Cobras. A trend that started with the 63 Z06.

OK, that might be a stretch. But I'm sticking to it!

 

[Pressure Ratio]

I don't disregard the tanker cars. But of that 63-67 model I think it would be hard to pick/argue the tanker is the "better" car.

But I would love to be at the race seeing the L88 & 427 Cobra going at it. Video and audio from back then isn't very good by today's standards. lol

 

[Bru]

Check out the Brian Redman vintage race at Road America. You get to see exactly that.

 

[Bru]

^^ That photo isn't from Road America, but you get the point.

This one is:

 

[Pressure Ratio]

I have to make the race there this year. I better check the date now and just plan on going. lol

 

[Bru]

Last time I went was the big wreck in 2005, I think? I was in the pits just over the wall dodging fiberglass and tires.

 

[Pressure Ratio]

I remember when that happened. What a mess that was. So sad to see that.

 

[Primalzer]

That was one of the only years I DIDN'T go...probably for the best, would've cried...that's an expensive wreck