New z06 1/4 mile times and vid
04-26-2005, 12:56 PM
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New z06 1/4 mile times and vid
Posted in the lounge by Doug, but i thought i'd post it here since a lot here don't visit the lounge.
Website with times and some pics. Vid is just below the pics.
http://www.southfloridaracing.com/fo...ad.php?t=23717
The track conditions and such were bad according to the poster, and i believe it. I think in better conditions, the z06 will be capable of mid 11's and 126-128mph traps given its power to weight ratio.
Website with times and some pics. Vid is just below the pics.
http://www.southfloridaracing.com/fo...ad.php?t=23717
The track conditions and such were bad according to the poster, and i believe it. I think in better conditions, the z06 will be capable of mid 11's and 126-128mph traps given its power to weight ratio.
04-26-2005, 01:04 PM
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Re: New z06 1/4 mile times and vid
Some of the info posted by "94 silver". Note the mid-11 second potential, the cost of the crate motor? interesting. Also noted are the areas that can be improved on in the aftermarket (things like cam, exhaust, etc...). Regarding their not being a hp jump for 2007, was their one planned or something? Or were people just expecting it just because the C5's got a bumb from 385hp to 405 2nd year? sounds like the latter.
Here are a few items from Dave Hill's presentation on the C6 Z06 at the C5/6 Registry Birthday Bash in Bowling Green, Ky. Some old stuff, some new stuff....
The top speed will be substantially above 190 MPH.
The fender badge will show 505 HP.
Quarter mile on street tires in mid 11's.
The car has been tested on several race tracks with over 1,750 laps at top speed. Drivers included C6R team, and GM test people.
The car magazines will get a production built car for testing in July.
Next week they will air ship a production built car to Nurburing for testing.
93 octane is the recommended gasoline to use.
The car will have heavier duty half shafts, than the C5 Z06.
The rear axle ratio will be 3.42.
Car will be available with 6-speed manual only.
the aftermarket would be able to do better than this exhaust system.
the Zo6 could take a higher lift camshaft without any problems, saying the pistons have extra valve reliefs built in from the factory to accomodate a new higher duration cam with more lift.
they brought along a dyno sheet that appeared to be an engine dyno, 505hp and 470lb-ft, and 400ft. lbs all the way across the board from 2400 rpms on up.
Xm anttena aids in downforce
The crate motor LS7 would be around $15,000 (can you say c5 + ls7 ?)
The Z06 will use the same 6 spd as the base C6, not the optional Z51 gearing.
Front brake cooling improved over C5 Z06 by a multiple of 5 and rear improved by a multiple of 2.
Front fascia scoop operable and testing shows main benefit is to reduce air temperature entering engine...not so much to increase airflow due to bends in design necessary to eliminate possibility of water ingestion.
Downforce has been optimized and adding a rear wing or full width rear spoiler will negatively affect balance without changing size of front splitter, etc. A general principle but the engineers emphasized this issue when talking about raised height of the C6 Z06 rear CMSL, size of front splitter, etc.
Lowering the new Z06 to improve looks/stance will upset the balance achieved but if you do be very careful not to exceed the "magic number" of 3/4 inches or the performance loss outweighs aesthetic benefit. Also, be aware the C6 sits lower in front versus rear, unlike the C5.
They are working on a new "steel blue" color as shown on slides during presentation. Didn't say what model year it might appear.
Horsepower to weight ratio of the best (6.2lbs to 1hp) the exotic car makers have as only the Enzo and the mega dollar Porsche were superior.
No price release til June or July
There will not be a horse power bump in the 2007 Z06, there will not be a 525hp or 550hp 2007.
He explained the 2nd year Z06 got the bump to 405hp due to a break thru in better catalytic converters (I guess inferring they could meet the same emissions standards with a larger cam?)
The top speed will be substantially above 190 MPH.
The fender badge will show 505 HP.
Quarter mile on street tires in mid 11's.
The car has been tested on several race tracks with over 1,750 laps at top speed. Drivers included C6R team, and GM test people.
The car magazines will get a production built car for testing in July.
Next week they will air ship a production built car to Nurburing for testing.
93 octane is the recommended gasoline to use.
The car will have heavier duty half shafts, than the C5 Z06.
The rear axle ratio will be 3.42.
Car will be available with 6-speed manual only.
the aftermarket would be able to do better than this exhaust system.
the Zo6 could take a higher lift camshaft without any problems, saying the pistons have extra valve reliefs built in from the factory to accomodate a new higher duration cam with more lift.
they brought along a dyno sheet that appeared to be an engine dyno, 505hp and 470lb-ft, and 400ft. lbs all the way across the board from 2400 rpms on up.
Xm anttena aids in downforce
The crate motor LS7 would be around $15,000 (can you say c5 + ls7 ?)
The Z06 will use the same 6 spd as the base C6, not the optional Z51 gearing.
Front brake cooling improved over C5 Z06 by a multiple of 5 and rear improved by a multiple of 2.
Front fascia scoop operable and testing shows main benefit is to reduce air temperature entering engine...not so much to increase airflow due to bends in design necessary to eliminate possibility of water ingestion.
Downforce has been optimized and adding a rear wing or full width rear spoiler will negatively affect balance without changing size of front splitter, etc. A general principle but the engineers emphasized this issue when talking about raised height of the C6 Z06 rear CMSL, size of front splitter, etc.
Lowering the new Z06 to improve looks/stance will upset the balance achieved but if you do be very careful not to exceed the "magic number" of 3/4 inches or the performance loss outweighs aesthetic benefit. Also, be aware the C6 sits lower in front versus rear, unlike the C5.
They are working on a new "steel blue" color as shown on slides during presentation. Didn't say what model year it might appear.
Horsepower to weight ratio of the best (6.2lbs to 1hp) the exotic car makers have as only the Enzo and the mega dollar Porsche were superior.
No price release til June or July
There will not be a horse power bump in the 2007 Z06, there will not be a 525hp or 550hp 2007.
He explained the 2nd year Z06 got the bump to 405hp due to a break thru in better catalytic converters (I guess inferring they could meet the same emissions standards with a larger cam?)
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04-26-2005, 01:11 PM
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Re: New z06 1/4 mile times and vid
Originally Posted by Chuck!
The thing traps at 124 n/a with a factory warrenty.
It's almost hillarious.
It's almost hillarious.
Not only with a factory warranty, but at a relatively bargain price when compared to other exotics that deliver this much or more performance.
04-26-2005, 01:12 PM
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Re: New z06 1/4 mile times and vid
Originally Posted by Chuck!
The thing traps at 124 n/a with a factory warrenty.
It's almost hillarious.
It's almost hillarious.
That being said, even a 124 trap is damned impressive.
04-26-2005, 03:59 PM
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Re: New z06 1/4 mile times and vid
I havent really ever lusted for a vette , I lust for this one ...especially in black . It still blows my mind that this car is gonna be a couple bolts ons away from a 10 sec timeslip without any real compromise how it left the showroom floor 
04-26-2005, 04:50 PM
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Re: New z06 1/4 mile times and vid
Originally Posted by BigBlueCruiser
12.06@123.9
Not bad for a bad day.
I'm sure it'll go ~11.5@126-127. So there you go. 90% of a Ford GT for 50% of the price.
Not bad for a bad day.
I'm sure it'll go ~11.5@126-127. So there you go. 90% of a Ford GT for 50% of the price.
With a 127-128mph trap, somebody's pulling a 10 out of it.
04-26-2005, 05:01 PM
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Re: New z06 1/4 mile times and vid
I was in Bowling Green this past weekend and can attest to the less than favorable weather. Strong headwinds as well as a track that's never well prepped, in my experience. The drivers were not drag racers and were conscious of the lack of wisdom in beating a company car. The shifts were granny style. The track was Beech Bend which is close to the Plant and the Corvette Museum. It's not known for great times.
The Z06 is fast... really fast and will hit the trap in 3rd.
The Z06 is fast... really fast and will hit the trap in 3rd.
04-26-2005, 05:07 PM
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Re: New z06 1/4 mile times and vid
Originally Posted by 1fastdog
I was in Bowling Green this past weekend and can attest to the less than favorable weather. Strong headwinds as well as a track that's never well prepped, in my experience. The drivers were not drag racers and were conscious of the lack of wisdom in beating a company car. The shifts were granny style. The track was Beech Bend which is close to the Plant and the Corvette Museum. It's not known for great times.
The Z06 is fast... really fast and will hit the trap in 3rd.
The Z06 is fast... really fast and will hit the trap in 3rd.
Methinks I see some 12-packs of Bowtie whoopass in somebody's future.
04-26-2005, 05:37 PM
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Re: New z06 1/4 mile times and vid
Originally Posted by PacerX
Traps in 3rd???
Methinks I see some 12-packs of Bowtie whoopass in somebody's future.
Methinks I see some 12-packs of Bowtie whoopass in somebody's future.
0-60 is all 1st gear.
04-26-2005, 06:20 PM
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Re: New z06 1/4 mile times and vid
Originally Posted by Z28Wilson
Some quick GM math:
Ford GT = Z06 + $70,000
Ford GT = Z06 + $70,000
Try
Ford GT = Z06 + $150,000
All GTs Ive seen are going for over 200
04-26-2005, 06:28 PM
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Re: New z06 1/4 mile times and vid
Originally Posted by PacerX
Given the information seen so far, it's looking like 100% of the GT's performance for 50% of the price.
With a 127-128mph trap, somebody's pulling a 10 out of it.
With a 127-128mph trap, somebody's pulling a 10 out of it.
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