Credibility of Corvette C7 Stingray and Z06 friendly journalists

Ignorant reviewers preaching ignorance to ignorant masses and non-discriminant buyers seems to be the order of the day for the newest Corvette.

Here is an example of utterly worthless "review" by someone who insinuates not only a vast knowledge of Stingray and Corvettes in general but also claims to be a seasoned track driver.

How to spot bullshit artists?  The requirement is two fold: reading comprehension and knowledge of the subject.  If these two are satisfied, spotting bullshit artists is quite easy actually.

http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/chevrolet/2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-z51-track-test-3943.html

Here are some red flags pointing to the fact that not only the author knows nothing about Corvettes in general but has not even driven the car he attempts to review, passing statements he found on other reviews as his own "driving and track experience".

The C6 (sixth generation) Corvette holds a special place in my heart. Back in 2005 when it first hit showroom floors, my dad and I went for a test drive in one and we both immediately fell in love with the power delivery of its LS3 small block V8.

NO!!! LS3 was not available until 2008.  Maybe you and your dad drove a DeLorean at the time, allowing both of you to accidentally hit the 2008 dealer lot in 2005?

That said, the C7’s 7-speed is a vast improvement over the C6’s 6-speed, delivering quicker and more precise shifts.

Well, why don't you at least get in the car with manual transmission and verify what you claim?  The transmission is actually not changed from TR6060, except for cramming the third overdrive gear and making finding gears in a hurry an impossibility because the gear spacing is so tight (to physically accommodate that extra overdrive gear). 

The LT4 V8, on the other hand, is the opposite of an Achilles heel, because it’s an absolute torque monster, pumping out 460 lb-ft of torque at 4,600 RPM. Thanks to direct injection and variable valve timing, this pushrod masterpiece also has an extremely lively top end, producing 455 hp at 6,000 RPM.

NO!!! Last time Corvette had LT4 engine, was in 1996 (Corvette C4 Grand Sport).  Thanks to DI and ALMOST VVT, the torque falls on its nose, past 6000 RPM and is completely gone beyond 6500 RPM.  Maybe the author was thinking LS7 motor, assuming he actually understands the engine designation codes at all?

A greedier man might have done another lap, pushing just a bit harder for the track record, but I chose to cool her down and revel in the fact that a $70,000 sports car just came within a whisker of the track record held by a nearly $200,000 sports car, not to mention besting that other iconic sports car’s time (you know, the one that starts with a P) in the process.

Well, here is an idea for you: drive Ariel Atom or Catheram, either one with less than half of the horsepower of the Stingray and make your statement then, assuming you can actually drive.  Either one of these cars can be had for either the same or less money than Corvette C7, why make  those idiotic references regarding Porsche or Ferrari?  And here is another thought:  Bentley costs even more than Porsche, why not compare Corvette to Bentley, due to high pricing.

Here is a funny regarding the styling and visual accolades: it pays to review pictures before posting them.  The inconsistent gap between front bumper and fender, the inconsistent gap between hood and front bumper and misalignment in the wheel well are very obvious.  Yes, agreed that this kind of visual abomination will never be found on Porsche or Ferrari, not to mention Kia or Hyundai.

Who ever runs this site should seriously consider renaming it to AUTOMISGUIDE.  Reviews like this one certainly add credibility to +Tadge Juechter bullshit, LOL.