LT1_E85_Corvette

Glad i ordered the 1LT Z51! I wonder how much of a weight savings it will have over the optioned out 3lt? I'm sure around 50lbs

1lt Z51 should be around 3390lbs I hope!

Snorman

Automobile magazine also tested a blue Z51 and they listed the weight at 3404. I agree with TTRotary. Until GM releases an official weight we won't really know the difference between non-Z51 and Z51 cars but IMO it's nowhere near 146 lbs.
S.

OHV4LIFE

The curb weight of the C6 427 convertible is 3421 lbs

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-chevrolet-corvette-427-convertible-instrumented-test-review

Big Dan 427

What's your point?

Kappa

Shhhhh....

Big Dan 427

You guys aren't comparing an outdated steel framed chassis braced vert against an all aluminum modern chassis are you?

Oh and btw R&T has a number of 3355.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-show...27-convertible

I guess C&D offers more accurate numbers though!

sam90lx

And slower 0-60 times.

JoesC5

GM(on their official website) says the C6 427 Convertible has a curb weight of 3355 pounds.

OHV4LIFE

Here, R&T has the 427 convertible at 3475 lbs.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-reviews/first-drives/2013-chevrolet-corvette-427-convertible-1

Oink oink

Snorman

Last time I checked, 0-60 in 3.9 seconds is quicker than 0-60 in 4.1 seconds. And a 12.2 at 117.3 mph quarter mile time is quicker and faster than a 12.5 at 115 mph quarter mile result. And 1.11 g's is more lateral adhesion than 1.09 g's. We'll have to wait for same track testing, as the article indicated that the Milford surface was "smoother" than that of California Speedway.

This must be very disappointing for you, Sam. I'm sure you were praying that the C7 would run be half-a-second slower in all categories so you could troll this section for the next month with new ammunition.

S.

sam90lx

GM says the GS runs 0-60 in 3.9 I think, not sure what school you went to? 2 mags have the C7 at 3.9 and 4.1.

LT1_E85_Corvette

and the C7 was 3.5K cheaper

LT1_E85_Corvette

no Sam, the GM website has it at 3.95

Big Dan 427

You believe R&T, GM says 3355. Tell Arnold we all said hello!!

LT1_E85_Corvette

I just don't understand why they didn't just do same track testing? Would have been best to just wait another week to get the right track? I'm surprised GM let them do this because from what they are saying it effected the numbers, and now gives the GS fan's a reason to thrash the thread.... and 112 degree temps are most certainly not in the C7's favor

Snorman

Do you see the two pictures above, Sam?
One of them is the '13 Corvette Grand Sport's test results from MT. The other is the '14 Corvette Stingray's test results from MT.
What magazine ever ran a 3.95 0-60 in a Grand Sport? What magazine ever ran a 12.2 in a Grand Sport? In fact, the quickest Grand Sport on this very website's C6 "Fast List" went 12.3 at 115 mph.
S.

sam90lx

How much is a C7 3LT Z51 with the A6? My 3LT A6 GS was 57k 2 years ago.

Matt26

GM says the C6 GS runs 0-60 in 3.95
GM says the C7 runs 0-60 in 3.8

MT says the C6 GS runs 0-60 in 4.1
MT says the C7 runs 0-60 in 3.9

Got to love people who cherry pick their numbers from different sources to fit their agenda.

Snorman

I would guess that there is a lot of pressure to get some road test results out for the '14. And yeah...if they tested in that oppressive heat that just hit the north and northeast, they are leaving some on the table.
However, from what I understand, MT corrects their times (or at least they did a few years ago).
S.

sam90lx

GM says so. Sounds like you are believing and hoping their numbers are better for the C7 than the magazines. You cant have it both ways in your favor.