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In a box-stock 2016 Z51 at Summit Point, I hit 143 indicated going into the brake zone at T1 with a passenger. I was driving about 9/10ths... not pushing the car hard, and braking 100 feet early.
My guess is without a passenger, and doing 10/10ths, the car would easily be doing 150 (indicated) at the brake point.
My guess is without a passenger, and doing 10/10ths, the car would easily be doing 150 (indicated) at the brake point.
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Originally Posted by WaxWeekl
2014 Stingray has been somewhere between 140 and 150.
Now that I know what it can do, I just don't feel the need. I do corner hard an awful lot...
Now that I know what it can do, I just don't feel the need. I do corner hard an awful lot...
yes I relate to that idea! went there jest to see if there was an edge to look over were the car is starting to be unstable -didn't happenI jest could not believe how stable it was ..
Like the other poster get my kicks now on the on ramps!
There is something called un nessary speed ... I think?
This car takes a bite of my disposable income but OMG it is so worth it!
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I've had my C7 up to about 135. I had my C6 up to 175 at a closed road charity event. The C7 feels much more stable at speed than my C6.
Someday I'd like to find an event that will let you go all out. I'd like to see if i could hit 200 mph. I have 700 RWHP but I'm not sure if that's enough.
Someday I'd like to find an event that will let you go all out. I'd like to see if i could hit 200 mph. I have 700 RWHP but I'm not sure if that's enough.
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Some years ago in my early 60's I had a young lad fawning over the Corvette I owned at the time, so we were talking. After a few moments of discussion he got around to the question-how fast have you gone? As he awaited my answer with an eager expression on his face, I replied with the best straight face I could muster--75mph. All the color seemed to leave his face and I'm sure he was thinking what a waste. Shame on me!
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I've had my C7 up to about 135. I had my C6 up to 175 at a closed road charity event. The C7 feels much more stable at speed than my C6.
Someday I'd like to find an event that will let you go all out. I'd like to see if i could hit 200 mph. I have 700 RWHP but I'm not sure if that's enough.
Someday I'd like to find an event that will let you go all out. I'd like to see if i could hit 200 mph. I have 700 RWHP but I'm not sure if that's enough.
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Oh other cars ... Ok had my 66 GT mustang convertible and my 67 impala SS convertible then there was a 81 mustang 5.0 HO convertible all three I only went up to 110 mph showing
Of these only the impala had a built high horse power motor and was quite capable of much more and no older convertible roof is to be trusted over 100
in each that was the limiting factor and the speedos were not calibrated so it is questionable as to real speed ...
My 76 stingray L88 coupe Showed 120 jest before the speedo broke
None of them were it was the only car that felt stable over 110
But my z51 feels like it's on rails it is so stable !
This car is built to be to be on the autobon
Of these only the impala had a built high horse power motor and was quite capable of much more and no older convertible roof is to be trusted over 100
in each that was the limiting factor and the speedos were not calibrated so it is questionable as to real speed ...
My 76 stingray L88 coupe Showed 120 jest before the speedo broke
None of them were it was the only car that felt stable over 110
But my z51 feels like it's on rails it is so stable !
This car is built to be to be on the autobon
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The CHP wrote me for 77 on an on-ramp in Loomis. That one cost about $400 after fines and traffic school. So I am glad they weren't waiting for you.
In October, I hit 130 somewhere in the middle of Nevada. The car did great, the driver was the weak link.
In October, I hit 130 somewhere in the middle of Nevada. The car did great, the driver was the weak link.
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My Flame Red Stealth RT/TT was parked in the street, we were sitting on the porch, cop car was cruising up the street, he slowed to a stop and asked if it was as fast as it looked, to which I said "Yes, but I wouldn't know that myself". I think I had that up over 130-136, smooth and stable at speed.
My C5 Z06 4,000-4,500 rpm in 4th which should be 130-140
my GS C6 about the same I think, maybe a little less, but I haven't driven it as much yet.
Lastly 140 on my Aprilia RSV1000R
My C5 Z06 4,000-4,500 rpm in 4th which should be 130-140
my GS C6 about the same I think, maybe a little less, but I haven't driven it as much yet.
Lastly 140 on my Aprilia RSV1000R
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I had my 60 440 6pack Coronet up about 130, on a road with multiple small rises, got really light (road like a truck normally), let off the gas slowly and let it slow some before braking...
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1998 Camaro Z28 hit 145.
2006 coupe hit 162 before I backed off. Was surprised how fast you cover ground at that speed...
2010 grand sport never broke 130. Just never felt the need, but man did I love the drive feel and control of that car.
2014 Stingray has been somewhere between 140 and 150.
Now that I know what it can do, I just don't feel the need. I do corner hard an awful lot...
Heck, just zippin' around Spring Mountain's small track I was hitting ~115.
2006 coupe hit 162 before I backed off. Was surprised how fast you cover ground at that speed...
2010 grand sport never broke 130. Just never felt the need, but man did I love the drive feel and control of that car.
2014 Stingray has been somewhere between 140 and 150.
Now that I know what it can do, I just don't feel the need. I do corner hard an awful lot...
Heck, just zippin' around Spring Mountain's small track I was hitting ~115.
99 Z28
2002 Z06
2013 GS
What do you feel about the 2014 compared to the GS after you've had it for a while?
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1966 Corvette 427/390 4sp - side pipes -- 157 in state of Montana - legally, when limit was "reasonable and prudent" -- where I was that day on big 2 lane blacktop, 6 mile straightaway 30 miles from town, was probably reasonable - Now prudent? Not on old red-line two-plys and the front end from about 125 up was floating like crazy; that was nuts!! LOL.
My C7 -- maybe 100 in Mexico LOL. (but much safer)
My C7 -- maybe 100 in Mexico LOL. (but much safer)
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Oh other cars ... Ok had my 66 GT mustang convertible and my 67 impala SS convertible then there was a 81 mustang 5.0 HO convertible all three I only went up to 110 mph showing
Of these only the impala had a built high horse power motor and was quite capable of much more and no older convertible roof is to be trusted over 100
in each that was the limiting factor and the speedos were not calibrated so it is questionable as to real speed ...
b]My 76 stingray L88 coupe[/b] Showed 120 jest before the speedo broke
None of them were it was the only car that felt stable over 110
But my z51 feels like it's on rails it is so stable !
This car is built to be to be on the autobon
Of these only the impala had a built high horse power motor and was quite capable of much more and no older convertible roof is to be trusted over 100
in each that was the limiting factor and the speedos were not calibrated so it is questionable as to real speed ...
b]My 76 stingray L88 coupe[/b] Showed 120 jest before the speedo broke
None of them were it was the only car that felt stable over 110
But my z51 feels like it's on rails it is so stable !
This car is built to be to be on the autobon
My 1977 L82 C3 did 115 mph easily. Would go much faster if one wanted it to.