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Aug 28, 2008 | 03:23 PM

mfh4

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Quick Question on C5 Acceleration

Hi guys. I've been looking all over the web and the Forum for the 0-60 acceleration time/specs for a 2004 C5 LS1 (not Z06). Everyone quotes the Z06 specs but not the basic 350/350 model. I know that you guys have this info. Thanks.

Mark

Aug 28, 2008 | 03:49 PM

lil vette

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http://www.theautochannel.com/vehicl...9/gap9847.html
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I think a lot has to do with driver.
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Aug 28, 2008 | 03:52 PM

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For me it seems alot faster than 5.5 seconds

Aug 28, 2008 | 04:02 PM

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i can get there in about 4 seconds
2003 stock m6 with 3.42 gears

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Aug 28, 2008 | 04:09 PM

ALVETTE00

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My lightly modded C5 Auto gets there in 4.4.

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Aug 28, 2008 | 05:06 PM

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Aug 28, 2008 | 06:58 PM

fast2000vette

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Yeah that seems a little slow, closer to 4.5 for gods sake

Aug 28, 2008 | 08:48 PM

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should be around 4.7

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Aug 28, 2008 | 08:53 PM

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usually 2nd gear, but can be done in first

Sep 4, 2008 | 01:20 PM

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mfh4

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Thanks guys. Very helpful!!

Mark

Sep 4, 2008 | 02:39 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lil vette

http://www.theautochannel.com/vehicl...9/gap9847.html
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I think a lot has to do with driver.
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Whoever did that test couldn't drive a wet finger up their own a$$.

0-60 in 5.5....must've been asleep for 1.2-1.5 seconds of that.

Enough Said.

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Sep 4, 2008 | 03:22 PM

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I think the '04 could go 0-60 in about 4.6 seconds - of course depending on the driver.

Sep 4, 2008 | 03:55 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe

I think the '04 could go 0-60 in about 4.6 seconds - of course depending on the driver.

Sep 4, 2008 | 04:17 PM

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BigSexy181971

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Originally Posted by kjmj

should be around 4.7

Good call, this is what all the books I read said.

Sep 4, 2008 | 04:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe

I think the '04 could go 0-60 in about 4.6 seconds - of course depending on the driver.

Chuck

Sep 4, 2008 | 10:49 PM

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A couple tenth under 5 seconds is correct,..............and a low 13 second run stock................here it is in living color...........all stock 2003 6 speed with 3.42 rear end...............13 flat in the quarter mile.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG4zm...eature=related

Will a little practice, I believe high 12s are possible..........which would put the zero to sixty in the mid 4s.

Sep 5, 2008 | 12:44 AM

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0-60 is highly dependent on traction. As you mod, traction out the hole is a real problem Even on a prepared track you have to launch the C5 at part throttle setting and floor it over the course of a full second. So even if you are mid 12s I'm guessing your 0-60mph is not that good. On the street, fuggedaboutit, not good.