monaroCountry

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/21/f...aunch-control/

Aside from the addition of the Grand Sport model, the biggest upgrade to the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette lineup is arguably the addition of launch control. The Corvette is by no means the first sports car to get launch control, but judging from our first impression of it this week, it may well be the best system out there.

Unlike a certain Japanese competitor, General Motors' Corvette chief Tadge Juechter made it eminently clear this week that use of the car's launch control will in no way kill your warranty. In fact, he explained that while a highly skilled driver could potentially beat the launch control system by a bit, the vast majority of drivers will find themselves getting of the line much more quickly and with markedly better consistency. Let's take a look at how the system works after the jump.

vette6799

Very interesting - waiting to hear from some '10 owners about what kind of results they achieve.

Jim Shearer

I would like to have a real world report from users.

dg144

I like, looks like blade silver with comp grey too, just like I ordered! can't wait

sqvvcd

I've been driving my 09 Cobalt SS for 10 mos. now and it has this similar feature. It works pretty good in compitition mode/launch control. It also has No Lift Shift (NLS) feature, yes you don't lift the throttle while up shifting (stated in the mamual book). This is to keep the boost (turbo) up. When I heard that they were going to put it in the 2010 model vettes, I'm thinking they must have use this model for a test bed...

Driver-Selectable Performance
Launch Control (same as HHR SS)
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Advanced traction control algorithm designed for consistent launches
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Active in “Competitive” mode when vehicle comes to a stop
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Controls initial wheel spin and returns to “Competitive” mode after launch
Driver-Selectable Performance
No-Lift Shift (same as HHR SS)
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Designed to minimize power interruption on performance up-shifts
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Allows throttle to remain open so that boost pressure is maintained and eliminates delay typically associated with throttle re-opening
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Redline engine speed is maintained using spark retard and fuel cutoff during the de-clutch period
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Intended for drag strip, race track or other competitive driving usage where a performance advantage is realized on every up-shift due to the lack of delay in torque response after shift
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Acceleration is improved 0.07 seconds per shift
Performance Specs
5-Speed Manual
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260 hp @ 5300 rpm, 260 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
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0-60 mph in 5.7seconds
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1/4 mile in 14.2 seconds at 103 mph
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.90 g maximum lateral acceleration
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118 feet stopping distance from 60mph
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Top speed of more than 160 mph
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Nürburgring lap record of 8:22.85 minutes
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22 city / 30 highway fuel economy

Source: GM http://www.gmperformancedivision.com..._SS_Owners.pdf

sqvvcd

As stated above, the launch control will engage at a complete stop. Bring the revs up to 5K (foot on the floor), it will hold it there without over rev. , release the clutch swiftly and off you go (average boost is 15 lbs). Once underway, shift quickly without letting off the gas. You can hear the pops sound from the exhaust and the boost gage will not drop lbs. That's how it works on the Cobalt SS, would like to see in person on the Vette.

0Taylor@DallasPerformance

Sounds/looks identical to the Racelogic Traction Control boxes we've installed on the Vipers. Very cool!!

givemeurc6

3.72 (ZR-1) vs. 3.65 (Z06) So the ZR-1 LC can't even modulate the ZR-1 to be faster than the Z06. Hmm.

Onerareviper

The Vettes don't have the 'no lift shift', do they? I thought it was LC only...

vette6799

Are you comparing LC for both cars? I would wait and see what kind of times people on CF achieve.

I would bet a lot of ZR1 owners who aren't drag racers wouldn't realize times that good without assistance. It takes a lot of finesses and practice to launch these cars well.

Jim Shearer

I was specifically wanting know how the Performance Track Management (PTM) wth the Launch Control.

According the the videos from the Birthday Bssh, you engage the Launch Contol by putting the car in "Competition" mode. According to the video about PTM, that is also how you engage PTM. Is that correct?

redknight

You're comparing times from two different days/surfaces/drivers. Jalopnik got 3.48 for the zr1 using launch control.

http://jalopnik.com/5342935/2010-cor...launch-control

URBAN LEGEND

I like this feature.

dvandentop

you lucky dog, damn that looks sweet with the comp grey rims

sqvvcd

Don't know since I don't have 2010, waiting for new owners to chime in. I wouldn't be too suprise if it does (works great on the Cobalt SS). The only catch is you have to be on your toes going from 1-2 otherwise you will hit the limiter (then engine over rev. protection kicks in). 2-3 upshift, the rev rise slower than 1-2 so it's easier.

I would think that it will take some getting used to having the gas all the way to the floor (WOT) to enage the NLS program, that's a lot more hp/tq on the Vette then Cobalt.

BD Z06

Just the way I would order one too! Post pics when you get it...

monaroCountry

Someone obviously didnt bother watching/listening to the video posted up on the same link.