GTO vs C5
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The 400 HP GTO is a quick straight line car and if you want to go by the factory supplied numbers (I know, sometimes not real world), it should be able to give a stock C5 a run for its money, perhaps even be a little faster. Much depends on the driver. Could be a very interesting 1/4 mile race.
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I have a friend with a 05 LS2 GTO and have driven it a couple of times myself. The car just doesn't feel that fast to me. They're heavy, impossible to launch hard, but damn do they ride nice.
He's got a custom x-pipe and cat-back and a CAI on his, and we WILL be running my new Vette against his car at Atco in the near future, rest assured. His best (before the mods) was a 13.6@105. He's having trouble getting it off the line without wheel hop. If he could get it to hook up he'd be running a lot quicker. Well....that, and torque management owns any LS2 powered vehicle.
From what I've seen a C5 will take down a LS2 GTO based on weight and the factory tuning (not nearly as agressive tq management).
He's got a custom x-pipe and cat-back and a CAI on his, and we WILL be running my new Vette against his car at Atco in the near future, rest assured. His best (before the mods) was a 13.6@105. He's having trouble getting it off the line without wheel hop. If he could get it to hook up he'd be running a lot quicker. Well....that, and torque management owns any LS2 powered vehicle.
From what I've seen a C5 will take down a LS2 GTO based on weight and the factory tuning (not nearly as agressive tq management).
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They do have more HP but they also have weight against them. They have a better geared rearend I believe that will help them in the 1320. It will be pretty close. If it is an A4 Vette you better have the 315s because that would probably swing it more the GTOs way. Either way, it will be pretty close depending on driver. Given the times from some of the guys on this board and I will venture to say if you can drive your vette, you have a win!
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Who cares about speed... which one will get you laid more? In fact...ask your buddy how much puss he's picked up in the GTO lately! 
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Originally Posted by BAMF AE
Who cares about speed... which one will get you laid more? In fact...ask your buddy how much puss he's picked up in the GTO lately!
I guess this should end the argument
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Originally Posted by NocarbutaVetteforme
They do have more HP but they also have weight against them. They have a better geared rearend I believe that will help them in the 1320. It will be pretty close. If it is an A4 Vette you better have the 315s because that would probably swing it more the GTOs way. Either way, it will be pretty close depending on driver. Given the times from some of the guys on this board and I will venture to say if you can drive your vette, you have a win!
OH! Check out this Vette bashing site... http://gtoforum.com/
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I use this website a lot just as a general reference to a car's stock 1/4 mile and 60ft times. The list isn't meant to be 'all-knowing' but it can be failry accurate and at least gives the general Idea.
http://www.albeedigital.com/supercou...0-60times.html
Here are some cut 'n pastes from it:
GTO
2005 Pontiac GTO LS2 4.8 13.3
C5
1997 Chevrolet Corvette 4.7 13.3
1999 Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop 4.8 13.3
2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 4.6 13.0
2001 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 4.8 13.1
C5Z
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 4.1 12.5
C6
2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 4.2 12.5 (chevrolet.com)
2006 Chevrolet Corvette ZO6 3.5 11.5
Looks like between 13.1 and 13.3 for the Corvette and a 13.3 for the GTO so i'd agree, it's definately a drivers race. But, the C6 and C6Z are in a completely different category... obviously... I'd tell your miata drivin friend they're equal until they turn... then the C5 wins. End of story.
NTM I saw one the other day and almost laughed... i seriously thought it was a souped up saturn for a second... then i was like "Ohhh... its a GTO... so someone paid 30k+ for a car that ugly!! BWA HA HA HA HA"
In the end... you're driving a vette... enjoy!
Dan
http://www.albeedigital.com/supercou...0-60times.html
Here are some cut 'n pastes from it:
GTO
2005 Pontiac GTO LS2 4.8 13.3
C5
1997 Chevrolet Corvette 4.7 13.3
1999 Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop 4.8 13.3
2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 4.6 13.0
2001 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 4.8 13.1
C5Z
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 4.1 12.5
C6
2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 4.2 12.5 (chevrolet.com)
2006 Chevrolet Corvette ZO6 3.5 11.5
Looks like between 13.1 and 13.3 for the Corvette and a 13.3 for the GTO so i'd agree, it's definately a drivers race. But, the C6 and C6Z are in a completely different category... obviously...
I'd tell your miata drivin friend they're equal until they turn... then the C5 wins. End of story. NTM I saw one the other day and almost laughed... i seriously thought it was a souped up saturn for a second... then i was like "Ohhh... its a GTO... so someone paid 30k+ for a car that ugly!! BWA HA HA HA HA"
In the end... you're driving a vette... enjoy!
Dan
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I haven't had the chance to push it against a LS2 GTO, because I've only seen them in parking lots or residential streets. I am a little intimidated by them, just because of the LS2 under the hood, but that's neither here nor there. I pulled on a LS1 GTO last year, and had him by 3/4 of a car length from 30 to 70, so I assume it would be a lot closer with the LS2.
I happen to like the looks of the new Goat, especially compared with the LS1 model. Nothing spectacular, but I think they look better than the new Stang and the Dodge/Chrysler line...
I happen to like the looks of the new Goat, especially compared with the LS1 model. Nothing spectacular, but I think they look better than the new Stang and the Dodge/Chrysler line...
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I never got to find out ... 
My girlfriend had a GTO for about three months, then traded it in for a G6. I was looking forward to putting some mods on it. She said she counldn't drive it in the winter.
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My girlfriend had a GTO for about three months, then traded it in for a G6. I was looking forward to putting some mods on it. She said she counldn't drive it in the winter.
Woman!
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I learned a long time ago that no matter who you are, there is always someone who is smarter, richer, stronger, tougher, or in this case "might have" a faster car. So who really cares. You drive a Vette!
Last edited by RedRider98; Apr 27, 2006 at 12:01 PM.
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Originally Posted by VetteLag00
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"It can keep up with a Vette"
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"It can beat a Vette"
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But if it's not a Vette ... well, ya get what ya pay for.
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Originally Posted by cbruer
Most of you lamed up on this one. Though it is not an end of the world question, it is an honest one.
Go find a GTO and run it. Then give us a definitive report on the outcome.
I for one care.
Go find a GTO and run it. Then give us a definitive report on the outcome.
I for one care.
