top speed
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From: bradenton Fl
Year: 1992
Model: Coupe
¼ mile: 13.6 seconds @ 104 MPH
0 to 60 MPH: 5 seconds
Top Speed: 157 MPH
Fuel consumption: 17 / 25 MPG
Source: Car and Driver, December 1991
this is for a 92 but still a lt1 I've heard in a 6 speed top speed is reached in 5th gear, I'm not sure I have a auto
Model: Coupe
¼ mile: 13.6 seconds @ 104 MPH
0 to 60 MPH: 5 seconds
Top Speed: 157 MPH
Fuel consumption: 17 / 25 MPG
Source: Car and Driver, December 1991
this is for a 92 but still a lt1 I've heard in a 6 speed top speed is reached in 5th gear, I'm not sure I have a auto
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From: bradenton Fl
Year: 1989
Model: Coupe
¼ mile: 14.2 seconds @ 98 MPH
0 to 60 MPH: 6 seconds
Weight: 3,320 lbs.
Price: $32,420
Top Speed: 152 MPH
Fuel consumption: 12 MPG
Notes: 350 cu. in. 245 hp engine with 4 + 3 OD manual transmission
Source: Car and Driver September 1988
cant find any info on auto but should be close
Model: Coupe
¼ mile: 14.2 seconds @ 98 MPH
0 to 60 MPH: 6 seconds
Weight: 3,320 lbs.
Price: $32,420
Top Speed: 152 MPH
Fuel consumption: 12 MPG
Notes: 350 cu. in. 245 hp engine with 4 + 3 OD manual transmission
Source: Car and Driver September 1988
cant find any info on auto but should be close
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From: woodbury new jersey
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Drifting
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From: Garden Grove CA
When people ask you how fast it is, just make up a number you like and stick to it. Unless you are planning some open road racing it really doesn't make any difference. Most of the people who will ask you what your top speed is will forget whatever you tell them, its not a serious question - so why not have a little fun with them: you could say 120 mph and then say that is as far as you have personally verified, and then mess with them by stating that was only half throttle 
Thomas
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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While different car mags have tested Corvettes for top speed, there are a number of factors that come into play for their testing; air temps, available distance, condition of the car, and yes, driver ability or pucker factor......
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From: Columbus Ohio
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I've got copies of several reviews for the 92. Top speeds reported (estimated and measured) ranged from 157 to 173. The 173 was measured (not estimated) and was the highest of three runs on a 3 mile straight. The 173 car tested was a 6 speed. I believe GM used 168 or so.
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From: Reno NV
Year: 1989
Model: Coupe
¼ mile: 14.2 seconds @ 98 MPH
0 to 60 MPH: 6 seconds
Weight: 3,320 lbs.
Price: $32,420
Top Speed: 152 MPH
Fuel consumption: 12 MPG
Notes: 350 cu. in. 245 hp engine with 4 + 3 OD manual transmission
Source: Car and Driver September 1988
cant find any info on auto but should be close
Model: Coupe
¼ mile: 14.2 seconds @ 98 MPH
0 to 60 MPH: 6 seconds
Weight: 3,320 lbs.
Price: $32,420
Top Speed: 152 MPH
Fuel consumption: 12 MPG
Notes: 350 cu. in. 245 hp engine with 4 + 3 OD manual transmission
Source: Car and Driver September 1988
cant find any info on auto but should be close
Pro
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Posts: 608
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From: bradenton Fl
Millah I just cut and paste the info from this web site http://www.web-cars.com/corvette/performance.php
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From: vero beach florida
I was able to get my 92 'vert up to 160 on a stretch of I-90 in Montana. Took awhile but it did get there. With an A4, gearing will play a part in top speed. My 92 had the optional 2.73 gears; it may not have made 160 with the base 2.59.
While different car mags have tested Corvettes for top speed, there are a number of factors that come into play for their testing; air temps, available distance, condition of the car, and yes, driver ability or pucker factor......
While different car mags have tested Corvettes for top speed, there are a number of factors that come into play for their testing; air temps, available distance, condition of the car, and yes, driver ability or pucker factor......
My 93 w/headers and 141k miles got up to 154 and just barely and that was w/2.59 gears.
2.73's were l98 base gears.
Best performance gears were 3.31 on 84's.
