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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 09:55 AM
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What stock vehicles out there are faster than a stock C5 with an A4?
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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anything quicker then 4.7 0 to 60mph is my bet

check it out!

http://www.albeedigital.com/supercou...0-60times.html
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Originally Posted by LivinMyDream
What stock vehicles out there are faster than a stock C5 with an A4?
How long a list do you really want to see posted here?
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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Thanks, that is what I was looking for.
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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The question is what is faster stock, for the same money (ballpark), same years.
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Vampyre
anything quicker then 4.7 0 to 60mph is my bet

check it out!

http://www.albeedigital.com/supercou...0-60times.html
Great info Vampyre, preesh
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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Nice to know my 97 can still hold its own against most stock cars.
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Originally Posted by Vampyre
anything quicker then 4.7 0 to 60mph is my bet

check it out!

http://www.albeedigital.com/supercou...0-60times.html

Nice list

Chuck
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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Those 4.7 #s 0-60 are probably for the 6speed. If you have a auto with 273 gears you will be slower.
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
How long a list do you really want to see posted here?


Its getting to be a long list with more on the way when a
70-k Mercedes station wangon can out run you in the 1/4 you are long overdue for a few mods. Granted it cost more than you Vette but getting spanked by a station wangon could be have you back on the therapist couch real fast
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When the C5 first came out not too many. Today quite a few are pretty close and even faster. I think a lot of people don't realize the C5 came out 10 years ago Pretty remarkable that it still runs with a lot of todays cars. I think people bragging about a brand new car as quick or quicker than a C5 should compare it to the new 436 hp LS3. It seems like 0-60 times and quarter mile times are the measuring sticks but I think how a car does in the twisties and top speed should be factored in. This would move the Vette up a bit and rightfully so.
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After reading thru the list, I think it's time for some mods...
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Too many anymore. Time for some mods.
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This question should've also included "...in the same price range".
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Originally Posted by seefivedave
Great info Vampyre, preesh
What a list! to whoever complied that.
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Originally Posted by robert123
Those 4.7 #s 0-60 are probably for the 6speed. If you have a auto with 273 gears you will be slower.
I'll bet my vette that 1/2 of the MN6 drivers out there couldn't pull off a 4.7 0-60 run or the stated 13.2 1/4m.

People forget that these numbers are under best conditions with professional pedal pushers!!!
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With my stock coupe I am not worried
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The Corvette looks the best out of them though
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An auto C5 (stock) will never do 0-60 in less than 5...
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