DRC

I think we should have a poll to guess the number of posts once GM announces the HP numbers. The winner gets a new Stingray emblem to hang on their bathroom wall.

I'm going to start it off, guessing 25,000.

Now, my guess has nothing to do with my other request that we rename this site "OFFICIAL C7 SCREAMING CRYBABY OH I'LL JUST BUY A FREAKIN MUSTANG PISSING & MOANING DAY CARE INSTITUTE".

Just a suggestion IMHO.

Jinx

I think we need to name the site "fanboys only" based on the way some members aggressively attack any post that dares criticize any element of the C7.

JoesC5

No matter what the horsepower comes in at, there is going to be a lot of "I told you so" replies. Oh, and I don't think the horsepower will be anywhere near 25,000.

millpond

Davy_Baby9

I think most got fed up with repeated daily "Corvaro" or "omg its a Trans Am!!11!" by the same dozen or so people in threads. It's fairly annoying and I just assumed parents let their kids use the computer.

My guess is 468 hp.

Bill17601

I have some bets going for a Subway sandwich.. Must be the on sale one..

HP.. 465

Jinx

That's no excuse for jumping on every critical post.

2vette2

I think the OP was referring to the number of posts about the HP, not the actual HP. The OP may be low.

DRC

Yes, I was thinking of how many screaming crybaby posts, that's why I said 25,000.

As to the HP number, I think the only number that matters is the real world track numbers. Go way back to 1966, remember the 427 L-72, was first called 450 HP, then changed to 425. Even though the 1965 396 L-78 was called 425 HP. And those HP numbers were well below the real max. HP which was quite higher at a higher RPM.

So, if the C7 is fast on the track, 1/4 mile, and 0 to 60...........well, it's just damn fast!

DREAMERAK

What should we name the anti C7 crowd that **** on the car in every thread about the C7, and attack members who like it?

JoesC5

Yeah, I know what he meant, but the way he wrote it, it could be taken for the amount of horsepower, not the number of posts(and everyone is smart enough to know that the horsepower isn't going to be 25,000).

With all the horsepower claims(fairy tail wishes) being thrown out since the C7 was announced....well, 25,000 is pretty close to what some believe it will be.

DRC

Excuze me, but my gramer is perfict, you maybee don't read soo good?

JoesC5

And the exact same 396 425 HP L78 was rated at 375 HP L78 when placed in the 1967 Camaro. Of course, it was all about GM corporate rules that didn't allow more then 400 HP in the pony car or midsize cars at the time. For the 1965 Z16 Chevelle Malibu SS, they actually did take the L78 396 engine(that was 425 HP in the Vette and full size cars) but replaced the solid lifer cam with a mild hydraulic lifer cam and rated it 375 HP.

Drag racing was very popular at that time and in the stock class the class breakdowns were derived by dividing the mfg's curb weight buy the advertised horsepower. By having an artificially low advertised horsepower, a car could end up in a lower class( maybe B/S instead of A/S) where it had a better chance of winning. GM knew what the NHRA rules were and like the other car companies tried to make the best out of them to help their customers win more $2 trophies on Sunday

bigdog1250

Is there a date when they plan to announced the HP figure? I haven't heard anything

WaxWeekly

There's no point in arguing opinions, since everyone is entitled to their own and your opinion will not likely change the opinions of others. The worst of them don't want to change their minds, they just want a place to complain. Ignore them. Misery loves company.

We all know the C7 is not the perfect answer for everyone. We also know the C7 is the best car coming along in the foreseeable future for many people on this forum. Only the sales numbers will tell us how successful the design is (assuming they can make enough to meet demand).

Zymurgy

Regardless of what the final HP and Torque numbers are, there are going to be a lot of people "eating crow".

Eating_crow

tail_lights

Should be good, I'm in for 18k

User 2623

You need a time frame start and end dates.
Otherwise HP threads will go on ad infinitum .

WOLF ECHO

Doubt the post count will hit 5 digits. And doubt the actual HP rating will be anything less than 475.

speedlink

If we count both positive and negative posts, it may reach 35-40,000.