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Here is the question...I know the c6 has a listed top speed of 186. Is this the red line or is this governed. I had a conversatio this evening with an import guy . I thought it was a governed speed because due to road conditions and environmental conditions I think it would be difficult to say how fast a corvette would actually go. For example if you can do 186 on a perfectly flat surface..then you add a decline would the computer limit the engines power to maintain the 186. I know it is a wierd question but I like to learn...plus he said that he did't think that a C6 could do over 170mph.
Let me know. Thanks for everyones knowledge.
Let me know. Thanks for everyones knowledge.
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Here is the question...I know the c6 has a listed top speed of 186. Is this the red line or is this governed. I had a conversatio this evening with an import guy . I thought it was a governed speed because due to road conditions and environmental conditions I think it would be difficult to say how fast a corvette would actually go. For example if you can do 186 on a perfectly flat surface..then you add a decline would the computer limit the engines power to maintain the 186. I know it is a wierd question but I like to learn...plus he said that he did't think that a C6 could do over 170mph. Let me know. Thanks for everyones knowledge.
Let me know. Thanks for everyones knowledge.
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When the C6 was tested by GM, it did 186 on the track. After they folded the mirrors in and put tape over the foglights, it did 190. So I'd say it was drag limited.
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