How fast in a mile?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Willow Springs Ca.
How fast in a mile?
I asked this question in the drag racing section and got no results.
I am interested in running the "texas mile" in the fall. This is a standing start one mile run for speed. My question is, does anyone know if a stock C5 will hit top speed in one mile?
This is important because if you run over 175 mph you need 5 point harness and I believe a roll bar.
I don't want to put that stuff in my car. If a stock 03 won't hit that speed in a mile, then I am OK as is.
Anyone ever tried this?
Jay
I am interested in running the "texas mile" in the fall. This is a standing start one mile run for speed. My question is, does anyone know if a stock C5 will hit top speed in one mile?
This is important because if you run over 175 mph you need 5 point harness and I believe a roll bar.
I don't want to put that stuff in my car. If a stock 03 won't hit that speed in a mile, then I am OK as is.
Anyone ever tried this?
Jay
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From: Waipahu Hawaii
You'll probaly only hit 147 in a mile....
The C6's only get around 152
2003 Vipers only get around 156
Ford GT gets in the 160 area
There was a magazine arical (car and driver I beleave)
It ran all these cars for a mile and thats around were they were. Maybe if were lucky someone will post up a link.
The C6's only get around 152
2003 Vipers only get around 156
Ford GT gets in the 160 area
There was a magazine arical (car and driver I beleave)
It ran all these cars for a mile and thats around were they were. Maybe if were lucky someone will post up a link.
Racer
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From: Fort leonardwood Missourri
hey man just did some searching as i am going to be setting up my coupe for the silverstate classic...shooting for mar 07 as i wont be home from turley till sep this year.
you should be in the 140-150 range.
not that i would condone trying this on public roads, but trust me.
you should be in the 140-150 range.
not that i would condone trying this on public roads, but trust me.
Melting Slicks
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You definitely won't hit 175 mph, unless your pushing closer to 800 HP.
I've hit 204 mph on my Busa form a standing start. But of course you know that, I've use a lot of your part Jay.
Anyway you should be OK with your ZO6, even with headers you should be between 150 to 160 MPH
Have FUN
I've hit 204 mph on my Busa form a standing start. But of course you know that, I've use a lot of your part Jay.
Anyway you should be OK with your ZO6, even with headers you should be between 150 to 160 MPH
Have FUN
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The story was in Road & Track September 2005
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=2572
Chevrolet Corvette C6
Speed at 1 mile: 154.0 mph — 14th
Time to 1 mile: 32.7 sec — 14th
In the real world of everyday driving, the new C6 Corvette, with its small-block 400-bhp aluminum V-8, is an incredibly potent car, especially when fitted with a 6-speed manual gearbox and sport-tuned Z51 suspension. But in this heady cast of luminaries, the Vette has trouble shining. Even so, Millen is impressed:
"It does the mile so simply. It has good traction, and a nice gearbox. We did the run in the Competitive Driving Mode, and it was quite effortless. No drama whatsoever. It's an easy car to launch, and at speed there were absolutely no problems with stability."
In all, a fine performance by Chevrolet's sports car, and in the last 100 ft. of the mile, it pulls 0.05g in 5th gear, meaning it's still accelerating on the way to its top speed of 186 mph. Another statistic of note: The Vette averages 100.1 mph in its mile...not bad when you consider the standing start.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=2572
Chevrolet Corvette C6
Speed at 1 mile: 154.0 mph — 14th
Time to 1 mile: 32.7 sec — 14th
In the real world of everyday driving, the new C6 Corvette, with its small-block 400-bhp aluminum V-8, is an incredibly potent car, especially when fitted with a 6-speed manual gearbox and sport-tuned Z51 suspension. But in this heady cast of luminaries, the Vette has trouble shining. Even so, Millen is impressed:
"It does the mile so simply. It has good traction, and a nice gearbox. We did the run in the Competitive Driving Mode, and it was quite effortless. No drama whatsoever. It's an easy car to launch, and at speed there were absolutely no problems with stability."
In all, a fine performance by Chevrolet's sports car, and in the last 100 ft. of the mile, it pulls 0.05g in 5th gear, meaning it's still accelerating on the way to its top speed of 186 mph. Another statistic of note: The Vette averages 100.1 mph in its mile...not bad when you consider the standing start.
Drifting
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From: Lakeland FL
Originally Posted by Sponge Vette
You definitely won't hit 175 mph, unless your pushing closer to 800 HP.
I've hit 204 mph on my Busa form a standing start. But of course you know that, I've use a lot of your part Jay.
Anyway you should be OK with your ZO6, even with headers you should be between 150 to 160 MPH
Have FUN
I've hit 204 mph on my Busa form a standing start. But of course you know that, I've use a lot of your part Jay.
Anyway you should be OK with your ZO6, even with headers you should be between 150 to 160 MPH
Have FUN
Dammmmm that is moving on two wheels hell on any wheels
But yes I agree with everyone stock will get you about 145-150 in a mile when is that sounds? like fun.
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06
Originally Posted by Big Jay E
I asked this question in the drag racing section and got no results.
I am interested in running the "texas mile" in the fall. This is a standing start one mile run for speed. My question is, does anyone know if a stock C5 will hit top speed in one mile?
This is important because if you run over 175 mph you need 5 point harness and I believe a roll bar.
I don't want to put that stuff in my car. If a stock 03 won't hit that speed in a mile, then I am OK as is.
Anyone ever tried this?
Jay
I am interested in running the "texas mile" in the fall. This is a standing start one mile run for speed. My question is, does anyone know if a stock C5 will hit top speed in one mile?
This is important because if you run over 175 mph you need 5 point harness and I believe a roll bar.
I don't want to put that stuff in my car. If a stock 03 won't hit that speed in a mile, then I am OK as is.
Anyone ever tried this?
Jay
Drifting
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From: Havin' fun in Frederick, MD!!!
St. Jude Donor '05 '09
Originally Posted by ebubman
hey sponge....204 mph on 2 wheels????? holy sh*t! you're a brave dude! bub
