Acceleration times
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Acceleration times
I recently purchased a stock 94 coupe with 6 speed manual and am curious if anyone can provide performance statistics for my car such as zero-to-sixty acceleration and quarter mile.....what did GM advertise and independent tests such as from Car and Driver, etc.? Thank you.
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Your in luck! I have here a July 1995 Motor Trend and it has a flat out under 50k article. It has a 6-speed LT1 car featured Which is the same 300 hp and 340 lb ft of torque as a 94. 0-60 5.2, weight 3203, 1/4 in 13.7 @ 103.9, .92 G, 167 Top speed. Not bad for a 10 year old car huh? 
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Originally Posted by Ibuyvettes
Your in luck! I have here a July 1995 Motor Trend and it has a flat out under 50k article. It has a 6-speed LT1 car featured Which is the same 300 hp and 340 lb ft of torque as a 94. 0-60 5.2, weight 3203, 1/4 in 13.7 @ 103.9, .92 G, 167 Top speed. Not bad for a 10 year old car huh?
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I also see 13.7 for my 95 a lot on the net and that is it at it's worst IMO. Your 94 should be able to see 13.5 or even a tad better. I have a 95 a4 with the 3.07's and it has gone 13.2 stock. Looks like they would post the absolute BEST times these cars are capable of in those magazines.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by Ibuyvettes
a 6-speed LT1 .... 167 Top speed.
The LT4 (Grand Sport) that Car & Driver tested in 1996 had a top speed of 169mph (rev-limited). Does an extra 30hp and 400rpm only net you 2mph?
I dunno'...
Larry
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Originally Posted by code5coupe
Something doesn't jive here.
The LT4 (Grand Sport) that Car & Driver tested in 1996 had a top speed of 169mph (rev-limited). Does an extra 30hp and 400rpm only net you 2mph?
I dunno'...
Larry
The LT4 (Grand Sport) that Car & Driver tested in 1996 had a top speed of 169mph (rev-limited). Does an extra 30hp and 400rpm only net you 2mph?
I dunno'...
Larry
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Got to remember the lt1 and lt4 have the same torque and the 30hp difference is only noticeable in really high rpm's... around town they feel the same...so I've heard, I mean I've driven a lt4 but didn't push it one bit so I can't personally say.
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Don't beleive the magazines all the time, different cars,different drivers and different tracks.
My '93 automatic LT1 does the 1/4 in 12.50 and 0-60 in 3.8, it's stock except for 3.45 gears and a high stall TC.
My '95 six speed does the 1/4 in 12.97@106 and it's best completely stock was 13.07@108 only difference was I cut the mufflers off and added a K&N air filter.
My '93 automatic LT1 does the 1/4 in 12.50 and 0-60 in 3.8, it's stock except for 3.45 gears and a high stall TC.
My '95 six speed does the 1/4 in 12.97@106 and it's best completely stock was 13.07@108 only difference was I cut the mufflers off and added a K&N air filter.
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Yeah, when I was new to the forum most told me a range from 13.2-13.6 for a 95 LT1 with just K and N filter and 3.07 gear. I believe them! My car feels just plain FAST. I have been curious about the top speed of a LT1 95 model. Is it about 167? Whoah! I thought it was 160. ?????
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Originally Posted by code5coupe
Something doesn't jive here.
The LT4 (Grand Sport) that Car & Driver tested in 1996 had a top speed of 169mph (rev-limited). Does an extra 30hp and 400rpm only net you 2mph?
I dunno'...
Larry
The LT4 (Grand Sport) that Car & Driver tested in 1996 had a top speed of 169mph (rev-limited). Does an extra 30hp and 400rpm only net you 2mph?
I dunno'...
Larry
from personal knowledge, the L-98 stick cars go 155MPH being stock, and the LT-1 stick cars go 162MPH in stock trim. i have been in a LT-4, but never topped her out, but they do pull a little better then LT-1's.
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G Force......
I purchased a GForce on Ebay for $40 or $50.00 can't remember which but is a great cheap tool for 0-60 and 1/4 runs. Its accurate and a good tool for testing new equipment.
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From: Stamping Ground KY
167 requires 200 hp to wind resistance
169 requires 207
That's assuming the measurement equipment was accurate. Keep in mind that HP is a function of RPM and ~170 mph is not at the peak RPM range in any gear.
169 requires 207
That's assuming the measurement equipment was accurate. Keep in mind that HP is a function of RPM and ~170 mph is not at the peak RPM range in any gear.