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Feb 2, 2015 | 09:04 AM

OrioleFan

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A8 Acceleration Video Request

Anyone have a PDR of their A8 running the 1/4 mile or a 0-60, something? Just wanting to get an idea of what acceleration in the A8 is like.

Feb 2, 2015 | 12:11 PM

hxrly

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I got one Saturday for the 1st time. Just keep in mind that the elevation was 4200 ft, so up here our cars run about a second slower than at sea level.

Feb 2, 2015 | 12:47 PM

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I've seen the 0-60 times in the DIC, but how do you get the 1/4 mile times?

Feb 2, 2015 | 12:49 PM

hxrly

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I've seen the 0-60 times in the DIC, but how do you get the 1/4 mile times?

You must have PDR. It's one of the video overlays in the PDR options. Track is the one that gives you lap times, I think it's called acceleration the one that shows the 1/4 mile time.

Feb 2, 2015 | 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hxrly

You must have PDR. It's one of the video overlays in the PDR options. Track is the one that gives you lap times, I think it's called acceleration the one that shows the 1/4 mile time.

Ok, I do have PDR, but never had the track overlay on....that explains it.

Feb 2, 2015 | 01:40 PM

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If you search 'Launch Control" in the Tech/Performance section, there is a 0-60 Vid.

Feb 2, 2015 | 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OrioleFan

Anyone have a PDR of their A8 running the 1/4 mile or a 0-60, something? Just wanting to get an idea of what acceleration in the A8 is like.

Here you go...

Feb 3, 2015 | 12:23 AM

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Here you go...
141020 145408 00008 - YouTube

Wow!

Thanks for taking the time to record and post this.

Now you've made me question even more about getting a manual. The A8 shifts very fast when you're stabbing the throttle. People aren't lying.

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Feb 3, 2015 | 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by hxrly

I got one Saturday for the 1st time. Just keep in mind that the elevation was 4200 ft, so up here our cars run about a second slower than at sea level.

2015 C7 Corvette Quarter Mile - YouTube

The car is even fast at altitude. Thanks for posting and sharing this. Any problems with overheating in the transmission during your laps? I haven't heard any problems with the A8 getting hot during spirited runs.

Feb 3, 2015 | 12:57 AM

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Great. Just great. I was all set and coming to terms with getting the M7. Now you guys have to go and post these sweet A8 vids.

Feb 3, 2015 | 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JeepSRT+C7

Great. Just great. I was all set and coming to terms with getting the M7. Now you guys have to go and post these sweet A8 vids.

The car I wanted was a 1LT Z51 M7, but this combination was not available within 1000 miles. I did plenty of reading and watched every video I could find of the 8 speed, and I figured it would suit me well. Now that I've had it for a few months, I think I made the right choice. It can get a little annoying when I want to pass traffic and it has to downshift half of the gears, but once you put it in manual, or take it to the track, it's ridiculously fast and I definitely enjoy fast. Check out the thread I created with a bunch of track videos.

In other words, I don't think you can go wrong with either choice.

Feb 3, 2015 | 01:59 AM

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hxrly

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No issues with overheating, but the two times I have gone to the track the temperatures have been in the 50s and 60s.

Feb 3, 2015 | 02:36 AM

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I've since replaced the SD card (it was too slow) but here's one for the M7 Z51 for comparison. Launch control I think sucks compared to manually feathering the throttle. Launch control is just a spin fest and hurts 1st gear.

Feb 3, 2015 | 10:12 AM

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Nice videos, thanks for sharing.

Feb 3, 2015 | 10:19 AM

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holy crap, they weren't kidding about how fast that A8 shifts! There is no way a human can out do that. LOL

Feb 3, 2015 | 10:22 AM

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why not leave it in D? if you look at this video, you can see there is a decent lag on 2-3 and 3-4

Feb 3, 2015 | 11:08 AM

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Published on Dec 8, 2014
Hennessey tests a brand new, stock, 2015 C7 Corvette Stingray equipped with 8-speed automatic transmission. We are very impressed with the quick shifts from this new transmission from the Corvette team.

Watch the clock in the upper right hand corner about 40% in.