Non Z51 Performance Statistics
Team Owner
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From: Houston, TX
Originally Posted by EB20003
0-60 the difference is a tenth? How about 0-100? How about a quarter mile? What is the difference in those 2 instances?
Drifting
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From: Central FL
Originally Posted by TommyV
From BG:
. 0-60: 4.2 Sec (Base 6-Spd)
. 0-60: 4.52 Sec (Base Auto Std Axle)
. 0-60: 4.5 Sec (Base Auto w/ Perf Axle)
. 0-60: 4.49 Sec (Auto w/ Perf Axle & Z51 Pkg)
. 0-60: 4.1 Sec (6-Spd Z51 Pkg)
. 0-60: 4.2 Sec (Base 6-Spd)
. 0-60: 4.52 Sec (Base Auto Std Axle)
. 0-60: 4.5 Sec (Base Auto w/ Perf Axle)
. 0-60: 4.49 Sec (Auto w/ Perf Axle & Z51 Pkg)
. 0-60: 4.1 Sec (6-Spd Z51 Pkg)
The myth of the Z51 package is exposed. People have hyped this option so much that newbies think it is a seperate Corvette model. 
Safety Car
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From: Roxbury NJ
Just my opinion, but I prefer the Z51 for two main reasons, tires and gearing. The suspension bits aren't really a big deal on the street. The Z51 gearing feels much better to me, especially 1st gear starts and cruising/accelerating on the freeway (Z51 keeps the rpms higher in each gear except 4th).
Team Owner
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From: McKinney TX
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Originally Posted by TommyV
From BG:
. 0-60: 4.2 Sec (Base 6-Spd)
. 0-60: 4.52 Sec (Base Auto Std Axle)
. 0-60: 4.5 Sec (Base Auto w/ Perf Axle)
. 0-60: 4.49 Sec (Auto w/ Perf Axle & Z51 Pkg)
. 0-60: 4.1 Sec (6-Spd Z51 Pkg)
. 0-60: 4.2 Sec (Base 6-Spd)
. 0-60: 4.52 Sec (Base Auto Std Axle)
. 0-60: 4.5 Sec (Base Auto w/ Perf Axle)
. 0-60: 4.49 Sec (Auto w/ Perf Axle & Z51 Pkg)
. 0-60: 4.1 Sec (6-Spd Z51 Pkg)
4.3 sec. for base 6-spd
(did not find quotes for base auto w std axle)
(did not find quotes for base auto w perf. axle, but w/o Z51)
4.5 sec. for auto w Z51 (which automatically includes perf. axle)
4.1 sec. for 6-spd w Z51
4.6 sec. for auto w/o Z51 (doesn't say anything about which axle)
Maybe GM is quoting new numbers if those quoted as being from "BG" are from GM.
Pro
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From: Vegas NV
Originally Posted by vettehopeful
I am going to get a C6 Corvette and am currently leaning towards the base suspension with a manual transmission. I don't plan on racing the car and I want it to be confortable for long weekend drives, which is why I am leaning towards the base suspension.
All the published performance statistics I see are for the Z51 with a manual transmission.
I am wondering what kind of performance hit one takes by choosing the
base suspension which has the taller gearing and harder tires.
I don't want to be getting out run by some kid in a new Mustang GT.
If anybody knows where I can find the 0 - 60 and quarter mile times for
a non Z51 stock C6 I would appreciate it
Thanks
All the published performance statistics I see are for the Z51 with a manual transmission.
I am wondering what kind of performance hit one takes by choosing the
base suspension which has the taller gearing and harder tires.
I don't want to be getting out run by some kid in a new Mustang GT.
If anybody knows where I can find the 0 - 60 and quarter mile times for
a non Z51 stock C6 I would appreciate it
Thanks
I would also suggest that you dont worry about the kid in the Mustang GT or the Cobra or the BMW or Mercedes or the 06 Z06 or the crotch rocket.
Buy what feels right and enjoy your new vette for what it is!
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Team Owner
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From: Houston, TX
Originally Posted by realjedi
Yeah don't worry about the C6 but the fact is the new Mustang and the C5 are pretty close in numbers.
Instructor
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From: Hendersonville Tennessee
Originally Posted by jdavis
At last! The myth of the Z51 package is exposed. People have hyped this option so much that newbies think it is a seperate Corvette model.
The myth of the Z51 package is exposed. People have hyped this option so much that newbies think it is a seperate Corvette model. 
Pro
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From: Vegas NV
blah blah blah, .1 sec .2 sec,,,,, 
its not enough difference to matter. Driver error will account for more than that with most drivers anyway.
My car is faster than your car! My color is better than your color! My C9 will be better than your C6.
its not enough difference to matter. Driver error will account for more than that with most drivers anyway. My car is faster than your car! My color is better than your color! My C9 will be better than your C6.
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Heres what I got with Gtech and that is spinning the tires pretty much all the way through first and with ambient temps in the 90's
Instructor
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From: Vallejo California
Originally Posted by jdavis
At last! The myth of the Z51 package is exposed. People have hyped this option so much that newbies think it is a separate Corvette model.
The myth of the Z51 package is exposed. People have hyped this option so much that newbies think it is a separate Corvette model. 
I prefer my F55, performance axle, and Z51 sway bars. It's still a C6 Corvette.
