View Poll Results: LT1 Minimum Acceptability Poll
450 - 459 hp
74
36.63%
460 - 469 hp
20
9.90%
470 - 479 hp
71
35.15%
480 - 489 hp
17
8.42%
490 - 499 hp
4
1.98%
500 - 509 hp
16
7.92%
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LT1 Minimum HP Acceptability Poll
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Texas
That's kind of a tough one for me. Although I would prefer for the horsepower to be over 470, if the magazine car jockeys run the c7 in the quarter in the 11's and trap at or above 120, I'd accept a lower hp number. I use the magazine's as a reference as they are usually good for coming up with an average for performance versus owners who beat their times. Everyone wants the most hp, but to me the performance matters more if I can't have both in stock form.
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Race Director
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That's kind of a tough one for me. Although I would prefer for the horsepower to be over 470, if the magazine car jockeys run the c7 in the quarter in the 11's and trap at or above 120, I'd accept a lower hp number. I use the magazine's as a reference as they are usually good for coming up with an average for performance versus owners who beat their times. Everyone wants the most hp, but to me the performance matters more if I can't have both in stock form.
It is not necessarily a prediction of what they think it is going to be.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,130
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From: Granbury, Pecan Plantation TX
Being I ordered one I have to accept the estimate (450) as a minimum, but am anticipating more. If NPP adds 6 as in the past then you are above the minimum.
Bottom line for those that ordered and all others we will know when they tell us, but GM stated 450 est, hopefully more and no less.
Bottom line for those that ordered and all others we will know when they tell us, but GM stated 450 est, hopefully more and no less.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2011
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I would predict that the direct fuel injection would increase horsepower by 5% on a two-valve-per-cylinder engine.
So that's 452 HP.
Here are two examples of what's happening elsewhere:
Mustang GT, 5.0 V8, 420 HP
2014 Jaguar F Type, supercharged 5.0 V8, 495 HP
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So that's 452 HP.
Here are two examples of what's happening elsewhere:
Mustang GT, 5.0 V8, 420 HP
2014 Jaguar F Type, supercharged 5.0 V8, 495 HP
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Last edited by B Stead; May 2, 2013 at 09:35 AM.
Team Owner
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 23,480
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From: East Meadow NY
St. Jude Donor '12
They are adding DI and VVT. I would expect more than 5%. I would expect at least 10%. The CTS gets 10% just getting DI.
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Melting Slicks
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 299
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From: Santa Monica Ca
Funny how a few hp can make all the difference.
450hp= little disappointed
460hp= acceptable
470hp= happy
The base C6 had 20 less hp than the C5 Z06, I expect something similar. My prediction and hope is 470hp+.
450hp= little disappointed
460hp= acceptable
470hp= happy
The base C6 had 20 less hp than the C5 Z06, I expect something similar. My prediction and hope is 470hp+.
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2013
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Anything north of 450HP. That is the only real number we have and all anyone should be basing a buying decision on today IMO. Anything higher is gravy.
Having said that, I'm "hoping" for 460 to 470 but won't be upset if it doesn't get there because, IMO, it would be silly to be upset if they actually give us what they have already put on paper.
Having said that, I'm "hoping" for 460 to 470 but won't be upset if it doesn't get there because, IMO, it would be silly to be upset if they actually give us what they have already put on paper.
Le Mans Master
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2020 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
21 people won't buy this car because of 20 HP? Really? 0 -60 under 4 isn't enough for you?
To me HP ratings are overrated. It's overall performance that matters.
If this car had 600 HP and went 0-60 in 7 seconds, I wouldn't buy it for the world.
To me HP ratings are overrated. It's overall performance that matters.
If this car had 600 HP and went 0-60 in 7 seconds, I wouldn't buy it for the world.
Le Mans Master
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From: Commerce Texas
Racer
Joined: Jan 2013
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For those who wouldn't buy it because it lacks 20 extra hp, how many drive the cars to the limit? If you plan to track your car and that extra 20 hp is the difference between winning and losing then this would be a valid consideration. But for day to day and spirited road driving, the extra 50 lb-ft of torque up to 4000 RPM is far more useful than peak hp.