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Mar 25, 2021 | 05:17 AM

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Mar 25, 2021 | 04:04 PM

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https://youtu.be/oCp4N8uK1vA

I believe at one time the C5 coupe was. Not the Z06/Fixed roof coupe, not the Vert. Not sure if that's still true, or not.

Mar 26, 2021 | 11:03 AM

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So I have the "slippyest, slipperiest, most slipps" Vette on the road?! Pretty cool! Ha

Mar 26, 2021 | 06:09 PM

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As the owner of a C5, anyone wanting to test the aerodynamics of their car at night with the headlights up has a death wish.

Mar 27, 2021 | 12:21 AM

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The C5 is amazing when it comes to aerodynamics. Wind tunnel testing certainly paid off on that generation.

Mar 27, 2021 | 01:16 AM

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You could then convert to something like this

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Mar 27, 2021 | 11:22 AM

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Interesting. If I recall correctly, that's the same drag as my 1991 Eagle Talon has, .29 (with the headlights down) Supposedly, the Talon can hit 139 mph but I can tell ya I've had the needle buried SEVERAL times (145 mph speedometer)

Mar 28, 2021 | 10:24 AM

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As the owner of a C5, anyone wanting to test the aerodynamics of their car at night with the headlights up has a death wish.

I think most testing is probably done in the daylight!! Especially considering 180mph is about 264ft/second, and 200mph is almost 300ft/second (293.3 actual)!!