the actual engine in the 850R (also known as the 850 t-5R in 1995) is essentially the same as the reg 850 turbo. That's what I was orignally aiming for instead of the Platinum 850 we have now, but with the 17's it rode on the pirelli's would be toast in no time with the potholes in NY. While it doesn't have the handling of a SVT it has no prob out accelerating it. While I wouldn't call it quite the perfect car it has a lot of advantages over the tour.
As far as the vette goes. The only c4 I would buy comes with quad cams standard. 'nuff said.
-Pete
