Vette magazine test of Z06
12-23-2014, 07:35 PM
#1
Race Director
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Vette magazine test of Z06
Sorry for the lousy post and lack of proof, but my Dad came over to my house tonight and said in the most recent issue of Vette magazine, they tested the C7 Z06. He said they got 0 to 60 in 2.85, quarter mile of 10.85 at 133. Anyone else seen it?
God I hope these times are true, just to shut the naysayers up. These times certainly sound more realistic to what a 650 horse 3500 car is capable of. No this high 11 second crap at 124 mph.
God I hope these times are true, just to shut the naysayers up. These times certainly sound more realistic to what a 650 horse 3500 car is capable of. No this high 11 second crap at 124 mph.
12-23-2014, 07:48 PM
#3
Race Director
Thread Starter
A ringer was the first thing that came to mind, but I guess it's possible. Strange that they hit 133 when GM is stating 126, and others are seeing 125. I don't know, just curious if anyone has seen the article. No that my dad is a liar or anything.
12-23-2014, 08:00 PM
#4
Team Owner
Not all that strange actually because 1) GM/Chevrolet stated 127mph not 126 and 2) there have been LOTS of documented cases of private owners exceeding GM's/Chevrolet's published trap speeds and ETs.
The C6 Z06 was listed as 124/125mph yet others have come close to 129mph in bone stock trim.
GM/Chevrolet claimed that my C6 LS2 automatic should run 12.6 or 12.7 at 112mph...I did it in 12.21 at almost 116mph, bone stock.
Not saying that the claimed 10.85@133mph is legit or not, just saying that it is very possible.
The C6 Z06 was listed as 124/125mph yet others have come close to 129mph in bone stock trim.
GM/Chevrolet claimed that my C6 LS2 automatic should run 12.6 or 12.7 at 112mph...I did it in 12.21 at almost 116mph, bone stock.
Not saying that the claimed 10.85@133mph is legit or not, just saying that it is very possible.
12-23-2014, 08:02 PM
#5
Drifting
Thats not what I read I saw they quoted Chevy's times and took of the exact same times as car and driver 11.5@126 for the 7speed and 11.1@127 for the auto I was very disappointed for the 7speed time...
12-23-2014, 08:09 PM
#8
Team Owner
I believe Vette Magazine also shares offices/parents with some of the performance Ford/Mustang publications (Muscle Mustangs etc.) as well. That would mean that they have the northeast tracks (Englishtown/Raceway Park and Atco Raceway) and a few great drivers (Evan Smith etc.) at their disposal.
My guess is that this track test took place (IF it actually took place at all) in good air with strategic cool down periods between passes at a well prepped Englishtown private track rental with Evan Smith driving?
With that combination a 10.85@133mph is extremely plausible.
My guess is that this track test took place (IF it actually took place at all) in good air with strategic cool down periods between passes at a well prepped Englishtown private track rental with Evan Smith driving?
With that combination a 10.85@133mph is extremely plausible.
12-23-2014, 08:12 PM
#9
Burning Brakes
When they did actually test it at the track, it went 11.56 at 126. To quote part of the article:
"Downside? The blower gets insanely hot and takes forever to cool down. Even after putting two bags of ice on top of it for 20 minutes, the supercharger was too hot to touch. Heat soak is a serious hindrance to track performance".
So, here we are again with the heat soak claim and not tune or knock sensors, etc. Will we ever get this figured out?
12-23-2014, 08:15 PM
#10
Burning Brakes
I believe Vette Magazine also shares offices/parents with some of the performance Ford/Mustang publications (Muscle Mustangs etc.) as well. That would mean that they have the northeast tracks (Englishtown/Raceway Park and Atco Raceway) and a few great drivers (Evan Smith etc.) at their disposal.
My guess is that this track test took place (IF it actually took place at all) in good air with strategic cool down periods between passes at a well prepped Englishtown private track rental with Evan Smith driving?
With that combination a 10.85@133mph is extremely plausible.
My guess is that this track test took place (IF it actually took place at all) in good air with strategic cool down periods between passes at a well prepped Englishtown private track rental with Evan Smith driving?
With that combination a 10.85@133mph is extremely plausible.
12-23-2014, 08:16 PM
#11
Drifting
No clue. I'm holding the issue in my hand right now and all they did was regurgitate what Tadge Juechter claimed it would do, i.e. 10.95 and 2.95. When they did actually test it at the track, it went 11.56 at 126. To quote part of the article: "Downside? The blower gets insanely hot and takes forever to cool down. Even after putting two bags of ice on top of it for 20 minutes, the supercharger was too hot to touch. Heat soak is a serious hindrance to track performance". So, here we are again with the heat soak claim and not tune or knock sensors, etc. Will we ever get this figured out?
12-23-2014, 08:17 PM
#12
Team Owner
Or was he going strictly off of memory in telling you of an actual test of a bone stock 2015 Corvette Z06? Mixed up the numbers with another car featured in that issue perhaps?
Perhaps the issue he is referring to is NOT the same one that those above are looking at?
Not sure how there could be such a disparity of information.
12-23-2014, 08:17 PM
#13
Drifting
Obviously it was the same test and driver as the car and driver
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ll-test-review
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ll-test-review
12-23-2014, 08:19 PM
#14
Le Mans Master
Unfortunately, the numbers you quoted are incorrect. I have the magazine and it say's
".......we could not match GM's dragstrip numbers, which were recorded on a prepped track on a 65-degree day."...........Our best with the stick was a corrected 11.56 at 126.14, not far off GM's 11.2/127 prediction for a seven-speed."
".......we could not match GM's dragstrip numbers, which were recorded on a prepped track on a 65-degree day."...........Our best with the stick was a corrected 11.56 at 126.14, not far off GM's 11.2/127 prediction for a seven-speed."
12-23-2014, 08:27 PM
#15
ZR1TG
Unfortunately, the numbers you quoted are incorrect. I have the magazine and it say's
".......we could not match GM's dragstrip numbers, which were recorded on a prepped track on a 65-degree day."...........Our best with the stick was a corrected 11.56 at 126.14, not far off GM's 11.2/127 prediction for a seven-speed."
".......we could not match GM's dragstrip numbers, which were recorded on a prepped track on a 65-degree day."...........Our best with the stick was a corrected 11.56 at 126.14, not far off GM's 11.2/127 prediction for a seven-speed."
yes this is exactly what mag said . too bad like op numbers better .
12-23-2014, 08:32 PM
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How can anybody read a article and totally misconstrue what was said when the numbers are in black and white. I read the mag yesterday and I said to my self I don't remember anything along the lines that the op is saying.
12-23-2014, 08:34 PM
#17
Burning Brakes
Unfortunately, the numbers you quoted are incorrect. I have the magazine and it say's
".......we could not match GM's dragstrip numbers, which were recorded on a prepped track on a 65-degree day."...........Our best with the stick was a corrected 11.56 at 126.14, not far off GM's 11.2/127 prediction for a seven-speed."
".......we could not match GM's dragstrip numbers, which were recorded on a prepped track on a 65-degree day."...........Our best with the stick was a corrected 11.56 at 126.14, not far off GM's 11.2/127 prediction for a seven-speed."
Note that this article had to go to bed a long time ago so their mention of S/C heat was pretty prescient
12-23-2014, 08:37 PM
#18
Drifting
The saddest part of posting that 11.5@126 is comparing it to the bone stock C5 Z06 they tested in 2004 and got an 11.9@119 with a car with 245 less HP but only .4 and 7mph slower...that should not be
12-23-2014, 09:08 PM
#20
Le Mans Master
Just think how many owners or soon to be got their hopes up......only to fall back down