Weight....Its all about weight
02-13-2013, 12:38 AM
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Huh? A car with more weight AND less HP/torque is guaranteed to lose a straight line race. When compared to similar level models, Porsche has been losing virtually every straight line race against Corvettes since the 1950's.
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02-13-2013, 12:50 AM
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This is what distinguishes the Corvette from any other performance/sport car. What else out there has a high hp v8 and weighs under 3200lbs. Not too much! Especially considering the price.
That’s why I bought my C6, low weight, balanced chassis, and high power. Fun all around.
Now the C7 is out, and the bottom line is, it looks great, obviously has the power and the balance, but..... What does it weigh???
Under 3200.... great!
Under 3300.... not bad!
Under 3400.... not too impressive.
Under 3500.... barely distinguishable from other v8 performance cars
IMO, the Corvette improves when it gets smaller and lighter. Look at the C5, dynamically no different than a C6, but the fact the C6 is smaller made all the difference in looks. The C5 and the C6 both distinguished themselves with high HP (relatively) and low weight.
For the C7 to be something special and continue the trend, high hp and fancy electric add-ons will not do it. It needs to be light enough to distinguish itself from all the other high hp options out there.
That’s why I bought my C6, low weight, balanced chassis, and high power. Fun all around.
Now the C7 is out, and the bottom line is, it looks great, obviously has the power and the balance, but..... What does it weigh???
Under 3200.... great!
Under 3300.... not bad!
Under 3400.... not too impressive.
Under 3500.... barely distinguishable from other v8 performance cars
IMO, the Corvette improves when it gets smaller and lighter. Look at the C5, dynamically no different than a C6, but the fact the C6 is smaller made all the difference in looks. The C5 and the C6 both distinguished themselves with high HP (relatively) and low weight.
For the C7 to be something special and continue the trend, high hp and fancy electric add-ons will not do it. It needs to be light enough to distinguish itself from all the other high hp options out there.
What's also amazing is how heavy cars like Mustangs & Camaros are.
Both look like they should weigh at least 300lbs less than they do.
Blame the extra fat on safety & fuel economy gone insane.
Imagine what a new car would weigh without all-aluminum engines?
02-13-2013, 08:43 AM
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EXCELLENT POST! Agree 1000%.
What's also amazing is how heavy cars like Mustangs & Camaros are.
Both look like they should weigh at least 300lbs less than they do.
Blame the extra fat on safety & fuel economy gone insane.
Imagine what a new car would weigh without all-aluminum engines?
What's also amazing is how heavy cars like Mustangs & Camaros are.
Both look like they should weigh at least 300lbs less than they do.
Blame the extra fat on safety & fuel economy gone insane.
Imagine what a new car would weigh without all-aluminum engines?
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02-13-2013, 10:36 AM
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02-13-2013, 04:39 PM
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St. Jude Donor '13
Sometimes.
A peaky power curve, poor gearing, balky shifting, and poor traction; can put the more power/less weight car in second place.
Power and weight are the biggest issues, but not the only issues.