C5 vs C8
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C5 vs C8
Saw on YouTube a clip of a 480hp C8 beating a 650hp caddy from a dog. What will it take to beat the new vwtte? I got a twin turbo c5 pushing about 550hp. Will that be enough.
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Apr 13, 2020, 08:34 PM
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The real question is, why is a twin turbo LS motor only making 550hp? 
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Do not try to get him off the line. It will not be pretty. That is the single biggest advantage IMO the C8 has - and is why GM finally pulled the trigger on moving the powerplant to the rear.
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C8 will take about any C5 from a dig. 495 hp right over the rear wheels is why, traction is the key. But, from a roll I think with the right HP and a C5 could take a C8.
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The front engine, rear drive cars are going to be traction limited. C8 will own from a stop, but if the cars are already moving, it's purely HP, weight, and gearing.
The C8 traps 122mph in the 1/4 mile, so it's got some power. That's going to be your benchmark.
Bottom line; you'll need traction. Anything else is just a bonus.
The C8 traps 122mph in the 1/4 mile, so it's got some power. That's going to be your benchmark.
Bottom line; you'll need traction. Anything else is just a bonus.
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned the "Launch Control" and the DCT which has to help in this situation.
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Not sure 550 hp will be enough - but only one way to find out. Sounds like some track time is needed.
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Honestly, if you are on the street with street tires then I think the c8 wins. It simply puts its power to the ground very effectively. I have 500hp but getting traction is tough. Just my opinion
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If you can get traction and are an above average driver, it will be a good race with a stock C8. They'll get you from a dig more often than not, but you should be trapping higher than low 120s with 550whp. I'm assuming you meant whp...
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