[Z06] Drag Coefficient and Frontal Area
07-31-2008, 12:40 AM
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Melting Slicks
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Drag Coefficient and Frontal Area
Does anyone know what the 2008 Z06 frontal area in square feet and drag coefficient is?
07-31-2008, 12:47 AM
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BTW - The base C6 actually has a lower Cd (0.28). The C6Z06 has aero tuning to reduce lift at high speed. This increases the Cd somewhat, but provides much needed stability at speed.
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07-31-2008, 12:52 AM
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07-31-2008, 01:04 AM
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Damn, .34... I can't believe it is so high! I hope it puts down a TON of downforce....
07-31-2008, 01:07 AM
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Yeah - I just updated my original post to explain that the C6Z actually has a higher Cd than the C6 due to aerodynamic tuning to reduce lift at high speed. Such is the trade-off with a vehicle that is capable of nearly 200MPH.
