Whats more aerodynamic
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
So I've got an ZO6 FRC: I've converted it to a Targa and removed the BSM's, but you know I don't really notice the difference in speed. Mine is scary fast, so a coupe would be ... ?
Also it's black - is red faster too?
Also it's black - is red faster too?
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St. Jude Donor '08
I would say yes based on aerodynamics. Assuming you found two identical cars where the only difference was that 1 was an FRC and the other was a coupe, the coupe should win. Another question though is what's the weight difference between an FRC and a hatchback coupe.
Racer
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From: Dallas Texas
True because the Z's FRC top creates turbulant vorticies at high speeds resulting in severe form drag directly behind the rear window. The C5-ZO6 was designed as a track/AutoX car where high velocity takes a back seat to excellent handling and low end power.
I would say yes based on aerodynamics. Assuming you found two identical cars where the only difference was that 1 was an FRC and the other was a coupe, the coupe should win. Another question though is what's the weight difference between an FRC and a hatchback coupe.
I would say yes based on aerodynamics. Assuming you found two identical cars where the only difference was that 1 was an FRC and the other was a coupe, the coupe should win. Another question though is what's the weight difference between an FRC and a hatchback coupe.
Melting Slicks
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From: Scottsdale Az
Why don't you list the other real reason... gearing. The shorter gears of the Z ensure it gets to a specific mph quickly, but limits it's overall top speed. Given unlimited room, the car with the taller gears will eventually pull to it's higher top speed.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
While it is true the c5 is more aerodynamic,I am not so sure that is the entire recipe for top speed calcs.The lower gearing of the Z will limit it's top speed as well
Also,IIRC,the weight difference between the z06 and c-5 is in the neighborhood of 80 lbs.I remember I was surprised that it was so little.Much is made of this difference,although it is there,it is not that much of an advantage to me
Not trying to **** anyone off,just an observation
Also,IIRC,the weight difference between the z06 and c-5 is in the neighborhood of 80 lbs.I remember I was surprised that it was so little.Much is made of this difference,although it is there,it is not that much of an advantage to me
Not trying to **** anyone off,just an observation
