C6 Z06 first dragstrip run (vid)

[Jason C]

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1073958&forum_id=100

http://www.southfloridaracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23717

You read right, BONE STOCK C6 Z06 runs 12.06 @ 123.9 @ Beech Bend.

Quoted:

With that trap speed low 11's should be easy. High 10's are in sight

Apparently track conditions were subpar also:

Posted on the corvetteforum concerning track conditions:

"123.9 was his best run when we were there. I agree that everyone always wants to pull the "bad conditions" excuse but Sat it was really tough out there. I go to the strip at least a couple of times a year for the last 8 to 10 years and I have never felt a track as slick as this one was. The headwind was very stiff. I have a bone stock 04Z and I could not go full throttle in 1st, 2nd, or even 3rd on most of my runs. I was 2 to 3 MPH down from my normal trap speeds. I ran right behind him on 5 straight passes and my friend who was videoing said that his car seemed twice as loud as mine under WOT. I thought it looked awesome and sounded very good. "


Pics of said Vette:

http://www.81x.com/Authors/c6z06/IMG_0663.JPG
http://www.81x.com/Authors/c6z06/IMG_0665.JPG
http://www.81x.com/Authors/c6z06/IMG_0672.JPG


High to mid 11's when the major mags get their hands on them? :eeps:

[JST]

That's not slow.

You could hear the C6 Z06 scrabbling for traction nearly the whole way down the track.

[Jason C]

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/album_pic.php?pic_id=673

It somehow makes the C5 look incredibly tame.

BTW: The first link has a 5 minute vid with the best run of the Z06. Very nice.

[Nick M3]

So, um, who wants to donate an LS7 for my 370i project? :eeps:

[Jason C]

So, um, who wants to donate an LS7 for my 370i project? :eeps:

You got $15,000 not devoted to other interests (like eating)?

[JST]

Oh, Nick:

"The crate motor LS7 would be around $15,000"

[Nick M3]

So, um, who wants to donate an LS7 for my 370i project? :eeps:

You got $15,000 not devoted to other interests (like eating)?

Maybe next year... :eeps:

[Jason C]

So, um, who wants to donate an LS7 for my 370i project? :eeps:

You got $15,000 not devoted to other interests (like eating)?

Maybe next year... :eeps:

Don't worry, be happy! :)

(An Enzo replacement engine was cited by C&D to be $200,000 -per Ferrari pricing)

[rumatt]

I still don't get the appeal of the drag strip.

[Jason C]

Here are a few items from Dave Hill's presentation on the C6 Z06 at the C5/6 Registry Birthday Bash in Bowling Green, Ky. Some old stuff, some new stuff....

The top speed will be substantially above 190 MPH.


The fender badge will show 505 HP.


Quarter mile on street tires in mid 11's.


The car has been tested on several race tracks with over 1,750 laps at top speed. Drivers included C6R team, and GM test people.


The car magazines will get a production built car for testing in July.


Next week they will air ship a production built car to Nurburing for testing.


93 octane is the recommended gasoline to use.


The car will have heavier duty half shafts, than the C5 Z06.


The rear axle ratio will be 3.42.


Car will be available with 6-speed manual only.


the aftermarket would be able to do better than this exhaust system.


the Zo6 could take a higher lift camshaft without any problems, saying the pistons have extra valve reliefs built in from the factory to accomodate a new higher duration cam with more lift.


they brought along a dyno sheet that appeared to be an engine dyno, 505hp and 470lb-ft, and 400ft. lbs all the way across the board from 2400 rpms on up.


Xm antenna aids in downforce


The crate motor LS7 would be around $15,000 (can you say c5 + ls7 ?)


The Z06 will use the same 6 spd as the base C6, not the optional Z51 gearing.


Front brake cooling improved over C5 Z06 by a multiple of 5 and rear improved by a multiple of 2.


Front fascia scoop operable and testing shows main benefit is to reduce air temperature entering engine...not so much to increase airflow due to bends in design necessary to eliminate possibility of water ingestion.


Downforce has been optimized and adding a rear wing or full width rear spoiler will negatively affect balance without changing size of front splitter, etc. A general principle but the engineers emphasized this issue when talking about raised height of the C6 Z06 rear CMSL, size of front splitter, etc.


Lowering the new Z06 to improve looks/stance will upset the balance achieved but if you do be very careful not to exceed the "magic number" of 3/4 inches or the performance loss outweighs aesthetic benefit. Also, be aware the C6 sits lower in front versus rear, unlike the C5.


They are working on a new "steel blue" color as shown on slides during presentation. Didn't say what model year it might appear.


Horsepower to weight ratio of the best (6.2lbs to 1hp) the exotic car makers have as only the Enzo and the mega dollar Porsche were superior.


No price release til June or July


There will not be a horse power bump in the 2007 Z06, there will not be a 525hp or 550hp 2007.


He explained the 2nd year Z06 got the bump to 405hp due to a break thru in better catalytic converters (I guess inferring they could meet the same emissions standards with a larger cam?)

[dan]

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/album_pic.php?pic_id=673
WOW! that makes the C5 look REALLY lame...

[The HACK]

So, um, who wants to donate an LS7 for my 370i project? :eeps:

Seriously, I'd like to see this pulled off. I'm sure if we all pitch in like $200 we can make this happen.

I may even take you off of my ignore list if this actually DOES happen. :flipoff:

[lemming]

this is precisely what i do not understand about corvette peeps. they have an overwhelming fixation on dragracing.

why the hell would you buy a sub-8minute nurburgring car to go out and drag race it?

jeezus. just buy a solid rear axle car like the mustang and be done with it. the axle tramp must be horrendous on the c6 z06.

it's nice to know how fast it is in a straight line, but there is such a thing as being a little too caught up with dragstrippin'.

[Plaz]

I honestly don't know how I'd keep my license for more than a week with 505 horses on tap... just an ankle-flex away.

Seriously. I have a hard enough time with 225.

[blee]

There's nothing wrong with drag racing. Drag racing involves skill, practice, and money, just like any other form of motorsport.

Why take a nurburgring car and drag race it? Same reason why you'd take a Civic to the strip. Because you want to see how she runs. :D

[clyde]

lemming...you're looking at it backwards...why take a drag racer to the Ring?

[lemming]

damn you.

THAT is the perception, but the simple fact is i have witnessed with my very own eyes a z06 eat a gt3 alive on a road course (both drivers are what most would consider talented --instructor level drivers).

i can understand back in the day when it was all about drag racing. but i think it would be more fun to drag race a souped up camaro SS than a corvette. the corvettes can actually turn for the corners.

[lemming]

http://www.chevrolet.com/corvettez06/

[bren]

So, um, who wants to donate an LS7 for my 370i project? :eeps:
Screw the 370i....just get the Z06

[FC]

Seriously. I have a hard enough time with 225.

Exactly.

[BahnBaum]

So, um, who wants to donate an LS7 for my 370i project? :eeps:
Screw the 370i....just get the Z06

He's not dressed for a Z06. ;)

Alex

[Jason C]

damn you.

THAT is the perception, but the simple fact is i have witnessed with my very own eyes a z06 eat a gt3 alive on a road course (both drivers are what most would consider talented --instructor level drivers).

i can understand back in the day when it was all about drag racing. but i think it would be more fun to drag race a souped up camaro SS than a corvette. the corvettes can actually turn for the corners.

It looks like someone over in Corvetteland feels your pain! :lol:

The Z06 is meant to be TURNED!

Big brakes, dry sump to maintain oiling in high G situations, big tires rear AND front, a fixed roof to aid in that all important rigidity and handling we all talk about, huge swaybars, high rate springs etc. etc. All road course enhancements.

Take it to a track with TURNS!!!!!!