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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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i have a modified 1968 catilina with 465 hp, car weights a 3 1/2 tons. i raced it against my 03 z06 that old car was on my ***. we ran side by side at 80mph than floored it started pulling away from the catalina at around 140mph

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When you race you need to shift down into another gear other than 6th.
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think that would help? the vett is made to cut though air, the old catalina is like holding up prywood to the wind but it kept up with me. don't get me wrong i love my vett but i take the old car to the clubs.[
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 09:04 PM
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The top speed of the C5 was determined in 5th gear because in 6th gear the wind resistance slows the car down.
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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If you were racing against your catilina how come you had enough pedal left to floor it?
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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Maybe just me...but I don't think I would be posting those less then flattering results.
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 09:16 AM
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7000 pounds?
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