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Old 08-13-2012, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Jp23rockstar
I like your view on things right to the point.


Just having a little fun on a slow day!

Seriously, too many unknowns, but I wouldn't expect much change from where the car is now.
Old 08-13-2012, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by JoesC5
Number of gears in the transmsiioin has nothing to do with the car's top speed. it's the gear ratio's(transimmion and differential) and horsepower and the car's aero that determine the car's top speed. .....
You get it!

And sheer horsepower is the most important element of all, along with proper aero to keep it solidly planted at high velocities.
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For most drivers, far less than the car will go. Let's it will be as fast as the driver's nerves will hold out.

I would say the speeds may be as much 5-10% faster. I hope they will be able to drop the Cd by 10% and maybe the rolling resistance a little. Maybe they will trade a little Cd for a little downforce.
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Originally Posted by Jinx
Unofficially, it'll make the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs.
I actually have that quote underneath a Facebook pic of my car while doing a burnout.
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Originally Posted by Jinx
Unofficially, it'll make the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs.
Hilarious!
Sadly, due to my age, I may be the only one on here who got that...

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Top speed not sure, but guesing 460HP/460TQ, with slightly lower Curb Weight than C6, and 0-60 of 3.9 for base car.
Base MSRP in Low $50's.
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Originally Posted by MEJ
Hilarious!
Sadly, due to my age, I may be the only one on here who got that...
Nah, not the ONLY one LOL.
I was quite young when Star Wars first came out but certain lines from the movie have always stuck with me, that was one of them.





Originally Posted by SilverC6AZ
Top speed not sure, but guesing 460HP/460TQ, with slightly lower Curb Weight than C6, and 0-60 of 3.9 for base car.
Base MSRP in Low $50's.
Acceptable.



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