Expectations
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Melting Slicks
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Expectations
Everyone keeps talking about how much HP and/or weight the C6 may or may not have and once in a while the expections of its torque get discussed too. 1/4 mile times and 0-60 times might come up once in a while too. What I have yet to see though, are discussions about what we'd like to see in terms of braking distances and times, slalom speed and lateral G's. How about drag coefficeints?
Everyone wants to call the corvette a sports car ( I believe that it truly is) but most people seem to end up talking about it in terms that make it sound like nothing more than a muscle car. I'd like to hear what everyone would like to see in terms of other performance (realistic expectations of course).
Certainly I'd love to see a Top speed above 180 MPH, a 0-60 time around 4.0 and a 1/4 mile time around 12.0 or less.
However, I'd also really like to see a Slalom speed above 70 MPH, a lateral acceleration of 1g or higher, a 60-0 braking distance around 110 feet or less and a coefficeint of Drag around .25.
That's what I'd like to see. What does anyone think that we might reasonably expect though?
Everyone wants to call the corvette a sports car ( I believe that it truly is) but most people seem to end up talking about it in terms that make it sound like nothing more than a muscle car. I'd like to hear what everyone would like to see in terms of other performance (realistic expectations of course).
Certainly I'd love to see a Top speed above 180 MPH, a 0-60 time around 4.0 and a 1/4 mile time around 12.0 or less.
However, I'd also really like to see a Slalom speed above 70 MPH, a lateral acceleration of 1g or higher, a 60-0 braking distance around 110 feet or less and a coefficeint of Drag around .25.
That's what I'd like to see. What does anyone think that we might reasonably expect though?
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Re: Expectations (Low Flight)
Most of what you are hoping for will probably come true with the exception of the .25 cd. That would be extremely difficult to achieve.
They had one hell of a time getting a .29 on the C5 coupe.
They had one hell of a time getting a .29 on the C5 coupe.
Drifting
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Re: Expectations (Low Flight)
I hope to see 60-0 stopping distance considerably under 110ft. 100 to 105 would be prefered. Anything else will leave the Vette playing second fiddle to the Vipper in a performace catagory in which it used to lead.
Team Owner
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Re: Expectations (Low Flight)
I believe that the technology will easily give you most of those numbers.
However, my big wish for the C6 is "shock and awe" looks.
I was a teenager when the '68 Stingray debuted.
THAT WAS AN AWESOME TIME. I would like to relive that moment when
I first saw one. DAMN - I cant forget it! It was incredible!
Thank You Larry Shinoda! Are you listening Mr. Hill?
Dave Hill - this is your time. It is up to you to bring us a "Shock and Awe" 'Vette. WE DONT WANT NO STINKING HO-HUM REVISION!
:chevy
P.S. I've put off buying a 360 or 355 until I see the Jan. debut..
[Modified by keith5, 2:26 AM 10/7/2003]
However, my big wish for the C6 is "shock and awe" looks.
I was a teenager when the '68 Stingray debuted.
THAT WAS AN AWESOME TIME. I would like to relive that moment when
I first saw one. DAMN - I cant forget it! It was incredible!
Thank You Larry Shinoda! Are you listening Mr. Hill?
Dave Hill - this is your time. It is up to you to bring us a "Shock and Awe" 'Vette. WE DONT WANT NO STINKING HO-HUM REVISION!
:chevy
P.S. I've put off buying a 360 or 355 until I see the Jan. debut..
[Modified by keith5, 2:26 AM 10/7/2003]
Burning Brakes
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Re: Expectations (2k2C5)
Most of what you are hoping for will probably come true with the exception of the .25 cd. That would be extremely difficult to achieve.
They had one hell of a time getting a .29 on the C5 coupe.
They had one hell of a time getting a .29 on the C5 coupe.
Drifting
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From: South Carolina
Re: Expectations (hubes)
Those numbers all seem reasonable....except looking at them all together, with the upgraded wheels, interior, options, and engines, it sounds expensive. We'll see. I think the lateral will be between .97 and .99
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Expectations (2k2C5)
Most of what you are hoping for will probably come true with the exception of the .25 cd. That would be extremely difficult to achieve.
They had one hell of a time getting a .29 on the C5 coupe.
They had one hell of a time getting a .29 on the C5 coupe.
Pro
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Re: Expectations (Kevin93)
I doubt it will crack the 1.0g mark since it's going to have runflats, but .95 is probably realistic.