How many track records will the C8 set?
09-10-2018, 08:45 AM
#1
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
How many track records will the C8 set?
Car looks awesome. How will it perform on the track?
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keagan (09-10-2018)
09-10-2018, 09:14 AM
#3
you can be sure it will be no slouch in any of its forms; 500 hp 6.2 pushrod rwd, 800 hp 5.5 dohc tt rwd, or 1000+ hp gasoline/electric awd supercar. if this doesn't give you chills up and down your spine, your kundalini is still asleep, lol! holy hotlap, batman!
i hope they do a ring run before it's show date at detroit in january, or vir, but they are already testing at the ring so why not strike with a hot iron? they already have a good idea of its potential from their computer computations so it most probably depends on how spectacular the results are likely to be. what engine(s) are in the test cars; the pushrod, the tt or both? lots of interesting info to unfold shortly.
the detroit auto show starts january 14th, and the first corvette was unveiled on january 17, 1953; 66 years later........
oldsmobile had the name rights to "rocket". it would be nice if gm kept that. "Zora Rocket 800 hp 5.5 tt by Corvette" has a nice flow to it.
this is interesting: toyota bought rights to oldsmobile name in 2008, but isn't interested interested in "rocket". in my opinion, they bought the container and are ignoring the filet mignon.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/ol...turns-car-news
one of the best car names ever, legend, is currently on the shelf by honda. i would never, never, NEVER have parked that one to imitate bmw's numbering system.
i hope they do a ring run before it's show date at detroit in january, or vir, but they are already testing at the ring so why not strike with a hot iron? they already have a good idea of its potential from their computer computations so it most probably depends on how spectacular the results are likely to be. what engine(s) are in the test cars; the pushrod, the tt or both? lots of interesting info to unfold shortly.
the detroit auto show starts january 14th, and the first corvette was unveiled on january 17, 1953; 66 years later........
oldsmobile had the name rights to "rocket". it would be nice if gm kept that. "Zora Rocket 800 hp 5.5 tt by Corvette" has a nice flow to it.
this is interesting: toyota bought rights to oldsmobile name in 2008, but isn't interested interested in "rocket". in my opinion, they bought the container and are ignoring the filet mignon.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/ol...turns-car-news
one of the best car names ever, legend, is currently on the shelf by honda. i would never, never, NEVER have parked that one to imitate bmw's numbering system.
Last edited by senah; 09-10-2018 at 09:53 AM.
09-10-2018, 10:15 AM
#4
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
500 hp n/a, dct, and 3350 lbs would do some serious stuff on the track.
09-10-2018, 10:40 AM
#5
Intermediate
I’m a little bit worried with the added weight of a dct that hitting any number below 3400-3500lbs may be really tough or expensive. But hell yeah, 3350lbs be sick with so much low end torque!
09-10-2018, 10:43 AM
#6
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
60% rear weight distribution, this thing will stick coming out of the corners.
09-10-2018, 11:01 AM
#7
If the weight is low (3400-below) and the car has at least 500 hp I think the base model will hang with the current z06 and higher end models will surpass the current zr1 definitely.
Sorry but I'm going to hijack this thread a bit, what do experienced track racers think of how the mid engine car handled around the ring? Like, how does it go around corners based on your observation compared to say, the camoed zr1 last year at the nurburgring?
Sorry but I'm going to hijack this thread a bit, what do experienced track racers think of how the mid engine car handled around the ring? Like, how does it go around corners based on your observation compared to say, the camoed zr1 last year at the nurburgring?
Last edited by eyedeekay; 09-10-2018 at 11:02 AM.
09-10-2018, 08:29 PM
#8
Race Director
Considering the current ZR1 is taking the record from the Ford GT at some tracks and is close at the others, GM will have a very capable car once we see the "Z06 or ZR1" models, whatever they decide to call them.
Last edited by WhiteDiamond; 09-10-2018 at 08:29 PM.
09-10-2018, 10:40 PM
#10
Race Director
How many track records did the C7 set?
09-11-2018, 10:33 AM
#11
Le Mans Master
We have no solid facts regarding powertrain, suspension or weight. But sure, let's speculate on track records 
It'll set all the records. Every single one. From the Nurburgring all the way down to the go kart track at the mini golf place down the street. Put a pie in the engine bay and it'll win the county fair baking contest too. It'll weigh 2900 pounds, it'll have 1200hp, dealers will only park them indoors on specially made red carpets, and GM will give $20,000 discounts to every one of us as thanks for our devotion to the #BRAND.
It'll set all the records. Every single one. From the Nurburgring all the way down to the go kart track at the mini golf place down the street. Put a pie in the engine bay and it'll win the county fair baking contest too. It'll weigh 2900 pounds, it'll have 1200hp, dealers will only park them indoors on specially made red carpets, and GM will give $20,000 discounts to every one of us as thanks for our devotion to the #BRAND.
Last edited by Jeff V.; 09-11-2018 at 10:35 AM.