Z51 slower or base?
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Z51 slower or base?
The question I have is is the Z 51 slower than the base model C8 cause my friend who has a base says so I tried searching forum couldn’t find this answer comment below
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They are going to be so close that it may as well be considered a draw. They guy who spends $5,000 on the Z51 option package will likely see it otherwise but in reality it is the same engine, extra weight for the heavy duty Z51 stuff and a minute gearing difference. General consensus has the Z51 equiped C8 possibly running 0-60 about 0.1 second quicker than non while the non Z51 has been shown to run th 1/4 mile a tad faster and about one or two MPH better. Sub 3 second 0-60 along with 11 second 1/4 miles are kick *** for base model Corvettes. The upcoming Z06 will absolutely be a faster straightline vehicle.
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On a road course or HPDE the Z51 has the advantage of gearing, tires, suspension, differential, etc. and should obviously achieve better times. In a straight line the Z51 is faster 0-60 by a thin margin, the base car is faster in the quarter mile by a thin margin. It depends on what you mean by “faster”. Both versions are terrific cars and a fantastic bargain for the average enthusiast.
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I believe for a street-only car, the Z51 is unnecessary... now there is a lot of content there for the money, and the Mag Shocks are great..... but when I bought my 2016, the only important issue was the Dry-sump oil system, and the warranty....
I've changed brakes, wheels, tires already.... so most of the Z51 Stuff is "bolt-on/throw-away".. and for a street car, the base will give a nicer overall ride.
The C8 has Dry-sump..... IMHO, if I intended to use the car for occasional HPDE, I'd consider buying a Base car and building from there....
I've changed brakes, wheels, tires already.... so most of the Z51 Stuff is "bolt-on/throw-away".. and for a street car, the base will give a nicer overall ride.
The C8 has Dry-sump..... IMHO, if I intended to use the car for occasional HPDE, I'd consider buying a Base car and building from there....
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The 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette Has a Top Speed of 194 MPH, Z51 Is 10-MPH Slower
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...ray-top-speed/
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I'd like to see the 1/4 time for a Z51 without a spoiler. I wonder if the front splitter slows down the top end too.
Some tracks are low downforce (Montreal, Monza) and others are higher downforce (COA in Austin and others).
Some tracks are low downforce (Montreal, Monza) and others are higher downforce (COA in Austin and others).
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The high wing on the Z51 is said to be more efficient than the standard Z51 wing and both have the same downforce. I would therefore expect its top speed to be somewhere between a non Z51 and a Z51 with a standard wing.
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I'm making the slowest C8 configuration you can. A friend of mine is also getting a white C8, but a Z51 (283 cars apart VIN wise), he doesn't like the rear spoiler and wants all season tires since he drives year round. So I'll put the summer tires on mine and give him the all seasons and the rear bumper cover with spoiler will go on mine. Just so it looks right I'll probably add the Z51 splitter too.
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Gear ratios matter and it is something like 4.89 vs 5.31, it was posted on the form, the None Z51 cars have a more hwy friendly diff and the difference shows up on a 1/4 or longer run. Just basic science. I went none Z to get the hwy gearing, all season tires, and a softer ride. Touring GT coupe' comes to mind.
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Hi, made an account just to post a similar question as OP. I guess I have my answer. Plus I'd be changing the wheels and exhaust anyway so feel like the z51 would be a waste. And changing the tires so summers (base comes with all seasons apparently?) should make the small difference even smaller for 0-60 times?
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The hardware may be bolt on, but getting the software to work is probably a whole different problem.