faninc

Let’s see if we are right at 500-525 hp!

Dr. ice

Always get a kick about the track time comments. I don’t think some people on here attend many Corvette functions. Outside of a handful of owners, most are doing good to get in and out of such a low car. Good to dream though. Hell, anyone can drive a car around a track....but to do it well is a different story. Most would be just as quick in a Chevy Cruz.

Tennis & Golf Nut

That's why a Corvette is one of the few cars I would buy used.

Most are driven with a ***** behind the wheel.

Even though I have a Corvette, these Vette drivers seem to be the slowest ***** on the road.

Hit the gas *****!

Edit: With that said, we do have a lot of Porsche, Bentley drivers here in downtown Chicago that are always on the phone and drive for ****.

jimmyb

You're joking, right?

jimmyb

He doesn't understand cars in general...

Skid Row Joe

The armchair Internet forums create any number of street racing Billy badasses, that win all sorts of races from their keyboards. Most don't even own a C7 I've noticed. Still, they terrorize the forums with their thirst for beating the competition that they'll never race.

GTJeff

Here are some real world numbers as a FYI:
My 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT with the stock 140 hp V6 can match the 0-30 time of the 345 hp 1997 C5 (2.2 seconds). Yes, the Fiero is about 500 pounds lighter, but this will show how much better a ME can launch. 500 hp in a ME will be a monster.

magls2

C8.R Future HP could be indication of what is coming down the pike ....

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/04/...s-regulations/

sunsalem

Can't speak to the LT1, but the LT4 in the Z06 chassis massively overpowers its grip.
Without most of the electronics ON, I wouldn't want to drive it...it just wouldn't be any fun.
It's so easy to go thru rear tires on the thing.

I agree.
However, manufacturers can't indirectly imply breaking the law is OK to their customers.

I would happily "downgrade" to 500hp...just not to a LT engine.
If GM offered a naturally asperated DOHC of 5.5L or less, I would consider dumping my Z.

LIStingray

You are giving far too much credit to the DCT - a modern torque converter automatic in a high hp car is probably faster in acceleration because there is no decoupling of the drive train during a shift, which a zero power aerodynamic slowing event (especially in a high downforce vehicle) is a substantial negative.
Once we get the 335/30/20 rear tires on the up level C8, acceleration will be fantastic - I am not as convinced with the smaller width tires on the upcoming base C8 that it will be more than 0.2-0.3 seconds faster 0-60 than the current GS's 3.6 second time

bandctaylorare

Although Ive only tracked mine once but its scary when you realize how easy the ZR1 is to drive and drive hard.

jefnvk

If the 500hp range is good enough for IMSA non-protptype divisions and most NASCAR Cup tracks, its certainly good enough for the average Corvette driver.

I think people forget how much power 500 ponies really is sometimes.

Foosh

Yep, folks seem to forget that all the GTPro/GTLM cars in FIA/WEC (e.g. Le Mans) and IMSA Weathertech (e.g. Daytona, Sebring, etc.) are limited to about 500HP by rule.

Corvette ED

Great point!!! Look at how many Stingrays & ZO6 Hertz rents that never make it back to the rental lot in one piece? Many get totaled like this ZO6?

auburn2

O to 60 is going to depend more on weight, track, tires and temperature then it will on where the engine is located. That said the Chevy number for the current base model Corvette is 3.7s, so that would not be slower.

auburn2

Why would the DTC help with that? Dragsters generally prefer an automatic because of the torque multiplication that comes with a torque converter. In acceleration from a standstill, that usually more than makes up for the hp you lose to run the hydraulic pump.

punky

Amazing how not too long ago 0-60 in 5.5-6.0 seconds was crazy fast and now 3.5-4.0 is 2nd tier.

z06inVB

Oh no only 500 HP ?

Lets be real here. The vast majority of people who drive Corvettes do not have the talent needed to maximize the capabilities of the current base model. Hell many are afraid to drive the things in rain or on cold days.

But I guess the extra few hundred horsepower are critical for those blasts out of the local cars and coffee.

gthal

Are you joking? Everyone here is an amazing and experienced track driver and NEEDS way more power than 500 HP.

I completely agree, we argue about the need for golf club space and NVH being too much on one breath and then cry that 500HP is disappointing on the next. It's kind of crazy when you think about it. 500HP is beyond anything needed on the street. It's bragging rights at the water cooler. 500HP in a ME C8 will be a beast and more car than the vast majority here have even close to the skill to truly handle... but many won't believe that or admit it. If it weren't for the electronic nannies in cars these days, every second C8 would be wrapped around a tree.

P.S. Not suggesting more isn't a fun idea and will sell cars because we know it will... just suggesting suggesting 500HP isn't enough is just silly.

Jnape

Not with the highly encrypted ECU. I doubt it will ever get cracked just like the ZR1.