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Mar 17, 2008 | 03:57 PM

turk2gk

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Whats more aerodynamic

I would like to see how knowledgeable you guys are. Whats more aero. A c5 or a c5 z06.

Mar 17, 2008 | 04:05 PM

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The C5 coupe is more aerodynamic due to the increased slope of the back glass.

Mar 17, 2008 | 04:05 PM

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Mar 17, 2008 | 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sigforty

The C5 coupe is more aerodynamic due to the increased slope of the back glass.

I believe this is true.

Mar 17, 2008 | 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sigforty

The C5 coupe is more aerodynamic due to the increased slope of the back glass.

that is why the c6 z06 is a hatch back as well.

Mar 17, 2008 | 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by steve8

I believe this is true.

I concur. The C5 Coupe M6 also has the highest top speed of the C5 generation due to its taller gearing. The top speed would have to be achieved in 5th gear though as 6th doesn't have enough grunt to continue to accellerate.

Mar 17, 2008 | 04:09 PM

turk2gk

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that is why the c6 z06 is a hatch back as well.

Man u nailed it.

Mar 17, 2008 | 04:10 PM

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Mar 17, 2008 | 04:12 PM

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A c5Z06 with BSM"s

Mar 17, 2008 | 04:13 PM

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I also agree and that is also one of the reasons the standard coupe was repeatedly clocked at equal or higher top speeds as a Z06 despite a 55 hp deficiency in various tests. Motor trend, automobile, etc.

Mar 17, 2008 | 04:14 PM

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Yup... yup... the C5 hatchback wins this contest. However, I'm more partial to the FRC / Z06 look and unfortunatley, I dont' tool around at 170+ mph often so.... haha. I guess it's not an issue for me. But in any case, the C5 coupe is most aerodynamic.

Mar 17, 2008 | 04:17 PM

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A c5Z06 with BSM"s

Excuse me. Whats is bsm's. Im sorry that i dont know what this means. Please help.

Mar 17, 2008 | 04:20 PM

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Hahaha I like dat one. You really cant tell the difference

Mar 17, 2008 | 04:24 PM

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Excuse me. Whats is bsm's. Im sorry that i dont know what this means. Please help.

That is the shorthand for "body side mouldings" or, the side mouldings on the doors of some C5's.

Mar 17, 2008 | 04:29 PM

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Don't let um fool you that BSM's add power. The real power maker is the Performance Hood Seal

Mar 17, 2008 | 04:32 PM

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Mar 17, 2008 | 04:54 PM

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Don't let um fool you that BSM's add power. The real power maker is the Performance Hood Seal

What about the foot shaped gas pedal??

Mar 17, 2008 | 05:02 PM

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What about the foot shaped gas pedal??

Another HP maker

Mar 17, 2008 | 05:04 PM

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What about the foot shaped gas pedal??

I believe this trumps the hood seal and bsm's

Mar 17, 2008 | 05:08 PM

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Not only is the C5 more aerodynamic, BUT it has a higher top speed than the more horsepower C5 Z06 ! (due to better aerodynamics)

Strangely enough, the BSM do make it slightly more aerodynamic (no kidding). This was found out AFTER they designed them.

Last edited by Oldvetter; Mar 17, 2008 at 05:11 PM.

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