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nthfinity · 10-26-2005, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by coloradosilver

RC - It really isn't about having to prove your credibility or your source, I just want to know who did the testing and how reliable they are. I know different testers have different reputations and diferent abilities when it comes to really driving cars at their limits.

I wondder if the FGT's times would have been better if they had a decent, more reliable car. They can't all be lemons, can they?

motor trend-he posted the article in American Muscle

as far as the lap time... it seems fairly questionable; every lap time yet posted shows it significantly faster per lap... 30 whp doesnt account for 4 seconds, really; but gas shock wear could lead to a more unsettled car, and lower time... also, if this car was pushed as hard at the proving grounds and other tracks as i think it has... it may have a significant loss of regidity... which is what happens to all spaceframes and metal monicoques after many hours of abuse... this could account for 1 second i think

RC45 · 10-26-2005, 04:15 PM

Maybe the GT is just a really difficult car to drive super fast.

This is not abad, just a shame 0- as it means the regular Joe who buys it will either just sit drooling over it - or smash it into a ditch the 3rd time he takes it out...

RC45 · 10-27-2005, 12:51 AM

Well - these are the numbers from the next big C6 Z06 vs test... Car and Driver

Looks pretty much like the previous one...

Code:

C6 Z06 vs Viper

Viper: 0-60=3.8; 0-100=8.5; 0-150=20.2
Z06 : 0-60=3.4; 0-100=7.8; 0-150=17.9

Viper 1/4=12.1@120
Z06 1/4=11.8@125

Viper: 120-0=422ft; 70-0=149
Z06: 120-0=416ft; 70-0=144

Skidpad
Viper: 1.01g
Z06: 1.01g

Lane Change:
Viper: 65.9
Z06: 65.8

Lap Times:
Viper: 1:[email protected]
Z06: 1:[email protected]

coloradosilver · 10-27-2005, 01:01 AM

0-60 in 3.4? Wonder if they did something with the tires or if they're just lying.

crayzayjay · 10-27-2005, 08:34 AM

0-60 in 3.4 seconds is pretty staggering :shock: