Stock c5 performance specs
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Stock c5 performance specs
i was wondering which model the advertised 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times came from for the c5 vette. can someone please give me the 0-60 and 1/4 mi numbers for all the different c5 options also? im very interested in this. sorry if some of these options dont exist or are redundant.
97-99 auto coupe (3.15 gears)
97-99 auto coupe (2.73 gears)
97-99 m6 coupe
98-99 auto vert (3.15 gears)
98-99 auto vert (2.73 gears)
98-99 m6 vert
99 frc
00 frc
00 m6 coupe
00 auto coupe (3.15 gears)
00 auto coupe (2.73 gears)
00 m6 vert
00 auto vert (3.15 gears)
00 auto vert (2.73 gears)
01-04 m6 coupe
01-04 auto coupe (3.15 gears)
01-04 auto coupe (2.73 gears)
01-04 m6 vert
01-04 auto vert (3.15 gears)
01-04 auto vert (2.73 gears)
01 z06
02-04 z06
Thanks!!!
-Dan
97-99 auto coupe (3.15 gears)
97-99 auto coupe (2.73 gears)
97-99 m6 coupe
98-99 auto vert (3.15 gears)
98-99 auto vert (2.73 gears)
98-99 m6 vert
99 frc
00 frc
00 m6 coupe
00 auto coupe (3.15 gears)
00 auto coupe (2.73 gears)
00 m6 vert
00 auto vert (3.15 gears)
00 auto vert (2.73 gears)
01-04 m6 coupe
01-04 auto coupe (3.15 gears)
01-04 auto coupe (2.73 gears)
01-04 m6 vert
01-04 auto vert (3.15 gears)
01-04 auto vert (2.73 gears)
01 z06
02-04 z06
Thanks!!!
-Dan
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Test results vary greatly, depending on driver and test conditions (track, weather, temperature, fuel level, altitudeetc...). So you can't really compare option list to performance data. I've seen Z06s tested slower than convertibles...
You would have to line up all the different C5 versions on the same day, same track, same driver...do 50 runs each and take the average.
You would have to line up all the different C5 versions on the same day, same track, same driver...do 50 runs each and take the average.
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Test results vary greatly, depending on driver and test conditions (track, weather, temperature, fuel level, altitudeetc...). So you can't really compare option list to performance data. I've seen Z06s tested slower than convertibles...
You would have to line up all the different C5 versions on the same day, same track, same driver...do 50 runs each and take the average.
You would have to line up all the different C5 versions on the same day, same track, same driver...do 50 runs each and take the average.
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Car and Driver did a comparison test a while ago between a Corvette LS1 Convertible, a M roadster, slk amg and porsche boxster s...the convertible C5 had a 4.5 sec 0-60 time....it was a 6 speed and a 2001 model if I remember correctly.
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Yes they were - they came standard with 2.73's on the A4's and you had to select the G90 performance gear option (3.15's) from GM!
3.42's were standard on all MN6's!
Thanks,Matt
3.42's were standard on all MN6's!
Thanks,Matt
Last edited by madmatt9471; Nov 6, 2009 at 10:46 PM. Reason: add 2.73 was standar - ooops
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the advertised 0-60 for a 97-00 c5 corvette is 4.72 seconds from gm. i find it interesting they gave the exact same number to the 99-00frc which is almost 80lbs lighter. 
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There have been a number of posts on the forum also that provides information on how to calculate the rear gear ratio if you do not already know what it is. Typing in the words rear gear ratio into the search box will yield some hits. Here is some info that was posted before:
All factory C5's with the manual transmission came with the 3.42 axle ratio, there was no other option available. But the A4 equipped models had two choices of axle ratios. The standard equipment was the 2.73. An optional "performance ratio" G92 was available as an option; this being a 3.15 ratio.
Check your glove box or the rear compartment lids for the option codes list
Or...if you have an A4, place your A4 into third gear and get on the highway. At a constant 75mph (making sure the TC has locked) read the rpm value; then divide it by 1000.(This also works with the six speed manual transmission using 4th gear):
examples:
2730 RPM........ you have a 2.73
3150 RPM........ you have a 3.15
3420 RPM........ you have a 3.42 (not a factory available ratio with the A4)
3730 RPM........ you have a 3.73 (not a factory available ratio)
3900 RPM........ you have a 3.90 (not a factory available ratio)
4100 RPM........ you have a 4.10 (not a factory available ratio)
(assuming rear tire height has not been altered from the factory height. Typical factory tire heigth on the C5 is 26.2 inches)
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If it has a code: G90 = 3.15 Gears
G92 = Performance raer Axle
Here is a list of codes for your year specific:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...04options.html
Thanks,Matt
