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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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I would like to see how knowledgeable you guys are. Whats more aero. A c5 or a c5 z06?
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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Do you mean coupe vs. FRC?
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c5 c0upe vs frc z06
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Coupe is more aerodynamic than the frc I believe...I'm just no sure of the exact drag coeffiecients(sp?) for either..
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The coupe has a Drag Coefficient of .29, while the Z06's is .31. The Z06 has the rear brake ducts and wider tires all of which hurts in the aero department, but the main difference is most likely the hatch back vs FRC hard top roof line, with the hatch back being more aerodynamic. This was given as the reason that the C6 Z06 has a hatch back.
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Yep, the hatch-back is better. Thats why they used it for the C5R.
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Originally Posted by CPhelps
The coupe has a Drag Coefficient of .29, while the Z06's is .31.
Anyone have the frontal area spec? I'm guessing it's probably around 22 sq. ft.
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