C7 Z51 in new Motor Trend: Refined Tuning
07-24-2013, 01:58 PM
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07-24-2013, 02:04 PM
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I'm still hoping someone will post the Automobile Mag and Road and Track articles here. Please!!!!
07-24-2013, 02:22 PM
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07-24-2013, 04:47 PM
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I'm pretty impressed with those figures. Not familiar with many other new cars, which come with comparable cost, that are faster. Seems like the only competition in the same price neighborhood would be some sort of C6.
07-24-2013, 04:51 PM
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the CTSV might give it a run for it money.
07-24-2013, 05:14 PM
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It's amazing how ridiculous the red car looks with a black roof and red pillars that don't extend all the way across the removable piece... either make that targa top body colored or at least color the sides like the reveal car and make the middle black/transparent.
07-24-2013, 05:28 PM
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07-24-2013, 06:01 PM
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07-24-2013, 06:13 PM
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There is much more to this car and driving in general than 0-60 times. According to the article the car handles better, rides better, has more customizable features, modern amenities and technology, is more comfortable, etc.... It is about the entire driving experience, not just acceleration.
And that isn't bad acceleration for a 54k base car.
And that isn't bad acceleration for a 54k base car.
07-24-2013, 06:39 PM
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07-25-2013, 05:09 PM
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The average lateral G is indeed very impressive. MotorTrend's Figure 8 reveals that it's not close to C6 Z06 yet, though:
Numbers v.s.'12 Z07 tested by MotorTrend:
Lateral G: 1.11g (v.s. 1.14g)
Figure 8: 23.9 secs (v.s. 22.8 secs).
Considering the Z06 w/Z07 tested had Cup ZP tires, the numbers of the C7 Z51 are very good.
Numbers v.s.'12 Z07 tested by MotorTrend:
Lateral G: 1.11g (v.s. 1.14g)
Figure 8: 23.9 secs (v.s. 22.8 secs).
Considering the Z06 w/Z07 tested had Cup ZP tires, the numbers of the C7 Z51 are very good.
And yep, switch tires and watch the Z07's numbers wane!
An interesting fact I realized before is the Z06's weight distribution moved around and settled with the Z07's, which, is now the C7's.
07-25-2013, 05:14 PM
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You aren't wrong. Hell, the ZL1 is a dead heat with the GT500, sometimes quicker and the C7 is faster than that car at VIR.