Corvette C7 Top speed?
06-24-2013, 12:54 PM
#61
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Justin I too have reached low 160's in my ACR on a track and around 182 in my Murcie which is the fastest I've ever gone. Funny that the 182 did not feel as fast as the number makes it out to be, felt more like 150-160 which I've been numerous times. Maybe the Lambo was just so well planted and stable it felt slower I guess.
06-24-2013, 12:58 PM
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Which ever one is at the barber shop the day I get my hair cut.
But, if anyone is really serious about seeing who's got the fastest car, top end, then they should arrange to rent the private 8 mile oval test track in Ohio for a day. Get 100 people at $500 each to show up and we can see if their C6 GS can hit 185 MPH, their C6 LS2 can hit 186 MPH, their C6 LS3 and their C6 427 Convertible can hit 190 MPH and their C7 LT1 can hit 191 MPH(????)and their(my) C6 Z06 can hit 198 MPH and their C6 ZR1 can hit 205 MPH.
I'll be first in line with $500 for that fun filled day. But, if you can't afford to eat your car if you hit the wall, don't show up as your insurance carrier does not cover you when on the track.
Winner gets treated to a Happy Meal at McDonalds.
But, if anyone is really serious about seeing who's got the fastest car, top end, then they should arrange to rent the private 8 mile oval test track in Ohio for a day. Get 100 people at $500 each to show up and we can see if their C6 GS can hit 185 MPH, their C6 LS2 can hit 186 MPH, their C6 LS3 and their C6 427 Convertible can hit 190 MPH and their C7 LT1 can hit 191 MPH(????)and their(my) C6 Z06 can hit 198 MPH and their C6 ZR1 can hit 205 MPH.
I'll be first in line with $500 for that fun filled day. But, if you can't afford to eat your car if you hit the wall, don't show up as your insurance carrier does not cover you when on the track.
Winner gets treated to a Happy Meal at McDonalds.
06-24-2013, 01:03 PM
#64
Which ever one is at the barber shop the day I get my hair cut.
But, if anyone is really serious about seeing who's got the fastest car, top end, then they should arrange to rent the private 8 mile oval test track in Ohio for a day. Get 100 people at $500 each to show up and we can see if their C6 GS can hit 185 MPH, their C6 LS2 can hit 186 MPH, their C6 LS3 and their C6 427 Convertible can hit 190 MPH and their C7 LT1 can hit 191 MPH(????)and their(my) C6 Z06 can hit 198 MPH and their C6 ZR1 can hit 205 MPH.
I'll be first in line with $500 for that fun filled day. But, if you can't afford to eat your car if you hit the wall, don't show up as your insurance carrier does not cover you when on the track.
Winner gets treated to a Happy Meal at McDonalds.
But, if anyone is really serious about seeing who's got the fastest car, top end, then they should arrange to rent the private 8 mile oval test track in Ohio for a day. Get 100 people at $500 each to show up and we can see if their C6 GS can hit 185 MPH, their C6 LS2 can hit 186 MPH, their C6 LS3 and their C6 427 Convertible can hit 190 MPH and their C7 LT1 can hit 191 MPH(????)and their(my) C6 Z06 can hit 198 MPH and their C6 ZR1 can hit 205 MPH.
I'll be first in line with $500 for that fun filled day. But, if you can't afford to eat your car if you hit the wall, don't show up as your insurance carrier does not cover you when on the track.
Winner gets treated to a Happy Meal at McDonalds.
06-24-2013, 01:12 PM
#65
If they are saying that "better aero" on the C7 is, say, more downforce at 130, it could be quicker around a track, but detract from top speed.
06-24-2013, 01:15 PM
#66
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Exactly correct. My ACR produced 1000lbs. of down force at 150mph yet the standard Viper coupe produced only 100. The ACR had a top speed of 182 and the GTS a little over 200, not exactly sure of the number but I think it was 202.
06-24-2013, 01:39 PM
#67
202mph out of the base 450hp GTS? 
Would be very impressive considering the similarly powered base C6 is advertized at 190 and is supposed to have less drag than really any of the 90's cars.
Would be very impressive considering the similarly powered base C6 is advertized at 190 and is supposed to have less drag than really any of the 90's cars.
06-24-2013, 01:40 PM
#68
Pulled this from Top Speed article.
"While the engine has a dual personality, where one sips fuel and the other fires all eight cylinders like a madman, which — thanks to the weight savings of the new aluminum chassis, and a carbon-fiber hood and roof — warps the ’Vette Stingray from 0 to 60 mph in under four seconds and to an anticipated top speed of 180 to 190 mph. Even in the base trim, the Stingray packs a punch, so imagine the personality of its twin brother, the Corvette Stingray Z51."
Read more: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/chevrol...#ixzz2X9kOi5xW
"While the engine has a dual personality, where one sips fuel and the other fires all eight cylinders like a madman, which — thanks to the weight savings of the new aluminum chassis, and a carbon-fiber hood and roof — warps the ’Vette Stingray from 0 to 60 mph in under four seconds and to an anticipated top speed of 180 to 190 mph. Even in the base trim, the Stingray packs a punch, so imagine the personality of its twin brother, the Corvette Stingray Z51."
Read more: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/chevrol...#ixzz2X9kOi5xW
06-24-2013, 01:48 PM
#69
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You are thinking of the Gen 2 cars, I am referring to a Gen 4 GTS. I was correct, it is
202.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SRT_Viper
202.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SRT_Viper
06-24-2013, 01:51 PM
#70
Le Mans Master
Hey,
I may have overlooked or something but I just can't seem to get a definite number on whats the top speed of the C7.
I really hope its not limited to 155 mph like the ZL-1 vert and all other stupid cars. I certainly can't bare that, its annoying.
So anyone has the final number ? :/
plus the Auto will come with a launch Control right ?
I may have overlooked or something but I just can't seem to get a definite number on whats the top speed of the C7.
I really hope its not limited to 155 mph like the ZL-1 vert and all other stupid cars. I certainly can't bare that, its annoying.
So anyone has the final number ? :/
plus the Auto will come with a launch Control right ?
06-24-2013, 02:04 PM
#71
Team Owner
I'll personally get you a double order of fries if we can pull it off.
All spoofing aside. I would really like the opportunity to see if I could hit the GM claimed top speed of 198 in my Z06. $500 is chicken feed(half the cost of the Museum delivery) and driving your car at it's top speed would make the museum delivery look like attending a cooking class to learn out to make french fries.
All spoofing aside. I would really like the opportunity to see if I could hit the GM claimed top speed of 198 in my Z06. $500 is chicken feed(half the cost of the Museum delivery) and driving your car at it's top speed would make the museum delivery look like attending a cooking class to learn out to make french fries.
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06-24-2013, 02:19 PM
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06-24-2013, 02:22 PM
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06-24-2013, 02:28 PM
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I care! I think many others do too! It is not just a matter if you will ever get to do that top speed. It's a matter of knowing that it does have that capability. Call it bragging rights or whatever...
06-24-2013, 03:00 PM
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Common Question to Vette Owner: How fast will it go?
Common Answer to Question: It's rated at 186mph by GM.
Next Question: Have you ever done that?
First Lie: Not quite, but I was close!
Common Answer to Question: It's rated at 186mph by GM.
Next Question: Have you ever done that?
First Lie: Not quite, but I was close!
06-24-2013, 03:44 PM
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06-24-2013, 04:30 PM
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I'll let the manufacturer state the top speed. I think its funny how forum members can even argue over this topic...
Joec5 is of course the man of the hour at 198 mph in his stock z06 ..
Joec5 is of course the man of the hour at 198 mph in his stock z06 ..
06-24-2013, 04:55 PM
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Of course, nothing could be easier than reaching this level of speed. I knew I was being somewhat of a bad boy for doing it. But I was really shocked when I looked at the law afterwards. That's really what sent shivers down my spine.
