1992 corvette vs 2007 impala ss

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Feb 1, 2011 | 11:54 PM

FiberglassFantastic

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1992 corvette vs 2007 impala ss

Just curious to see what car would win in a drag race and on a road course. My 1992 corvette convertible auto 40,000 miles or a 2007
impala ss auto 100,000 miles? both cars are stock btw

thx 2 all

Feb 2, 2011 | 03:15 AM

popo8

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The vette will def out handle the impala on the road course, however in a drag race, those LSX Impalas are quick, and I know I get NO traction with my 85 tpi vette, so I dont know how well you will do then. Then again, one way to find out....

Feb 2, 2011 | 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FiberglassFantastic

Just curious to see what car would win in a drag race and on a road course. My 1992 corvette convertible auto 40,000 miles or a 2007
impala ss auto 100,000 miles? both cars are stock btw

thx 2 all

Well why dont you race them. And when you do, this is for the winner.

Feb 2, 2011 | 09:14 AM

RedLS1GTO

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2007 Impala SS
0-60-mph: 5.6 sec
1/4-mile, sec @ mph: 14.2 sec @ 101 mph

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1992 Corvette
0-60 mph: 5.7
1/4-mile, sec @ mph: 14.1 @ 99.9

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Originally Posted by CorvetteMike2004

Well why dont you race them. And when you do, this is for the winner.

/thread.

Feb 2, 2011 | 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by popo8

They are not that quick.
They use the LS4 (5.3) transverse mounted V8, with front wheel drive.

Specs:
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

ENGINE TYPE: pushrod 16-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 325 cu in, 5327cc
Power (SAE net): 303 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 323 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 110.5 in
Length: 200.4 in
Width: 72.9 in
Height: 58.5 in
Curb weight: 3764 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.9 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 28.5 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.2 sec @ 101 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 154 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 172 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.81 g

Feb 2, 2011 | 01:28 PM

popo8

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And you do not think that is quick when you figure those times, are not to far off of most C4 Vettes, especially the TPIs? IMO, thats quick.... now I never said FAST.....

Feb 2, 2011 | 01:37 PM

kimmer

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Tend to disagree, my 92 0-60, 4.9

Feb 2, 2011 | 01:43 PM

popo8

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Tend to disagree, my 92 0-60, 4.9

In stock form?

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Feb 2, 2011 | 01:56 PM

kimmer

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I'm the 4th owner so I couldnt say if anything has been done but it is quicker than some of my friends c4s and others at the track.

Feb 2, 2011 | 02:12 PM

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0-60 in 4.9 seconds is LT4 performance if I'm not mistaken.

Feb 2, 2011 | 02:40 PM

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jon0108

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the vette looks better. It wins

Feb 2, 2011 | 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CorvetteMike2004

Well why dont you race them. And when you do, this is for the winner.

I agree with mike...

Feb 2, 2011 | 04:01 PM

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Bronze85

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Originally Posted by CorvetteMike2004

Well why dont you race them. And when you do, this is for the winner.

I like a good race...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALtix...eature=related

Feb 2, 2011 | 07:10 PM

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93Rubie

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You live in Pittsburgh, PA right. (GO STEELERS), next spring head to Pittsburgh Raceway Park and race the car. You might see me there, your Corvette should smoke the Impala SS no problem. I have driven those V8 W-Body cars, good luck launching it with Front wheel drive. Although, burn out are really easy and cool.

FYI, I do not know what my 0-60 time is but my best 1/4 mile time for my 6 speed LT1 is 13.52@108.83MPH. 60 foot was crappy 2.28 (I CANNOT DRIVE). NOTE TRAP SPEED!!! Basically Stock, K&N, Cut Lid, Catback with X pipe and muffler eliminators.

Feb 2, 2011 | 07:27 PM

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enventr

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it also depends on the rear axle ratio

Feb 2, 2011 | 08:08 PM

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popo8

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Also depends on the driver, so back to point one, screw the variables..... ONE WAY TO FIND OUT....

Feb 2, 2011 | 09:15 PM

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H P Bushrod

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Take it to the track and post up the results. We'll wait....

Feb 2, 2011 | 09:39 PM

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cv67

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Look pretty evenly matched to me, go run him.
Asking on the internet means noones faster than the next guy.

Feb 2, 2011 | 10:09 PM

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oldalaskaman

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Originally Posted by popo8

vette is more cool

Feb 2, 2011 | 10:12 PM

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mike100

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Those front drive impalas are ill-handling torque steering p's o s. I rented a 6 cyl one a couple of years back and it actually felt like I was going to lose control while I switched lanes at full throttle accel on the freeway.

I'd give the C4 the road course win by a mile.

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