Top Speed for 500RWHP - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

FaytalsCamaro · 07-01-2014, 10:06 AM

Just curious what the top speed for our car would be if it was making that much HP to the wheel. I could of sworn I saw a post a while backing saying how much HP was needed to achieve certain speeds, can't seem to find it now though

E.T. · 07-01-2014, 10:16 AM

I'm curious, too.

amz · 07-01-2014, 12:24 PM

If aero stability holds , you would probably see 200mph is my guess.

RolltideSS · 07-01-2014, 12:42 PM

I've not seen the post you're referring to but I would think top speed would vary depending on local weather conditions, if it's hot and humid you will lose some of that power. Also, if you have changed your rear gear ratio your overall top speed can be different from stock. Best way to find your top speed would be to get onto a private strip and go for it

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Norm Peterson · 07-01-2014, 12:50 PM

I can get pretty close if I have HP, rpm for HP, torque, rpm for torque, axle gearing, and transmission. It doesn't even take very long.

Norm

FaytalsCamaro · 07-01-2014, 03:05 PM

hmmm...well if the climate was perfect and you had a lower gear ratio than the 3.45...you think 200mph would be possible in a camaro SS with 500 to the wheel?

ChrisBlair · 07-01-2014, 03:20 PM

If it's drag limited, I have read the CoD is .35 for a coupe. We'd need to know the frontal area of the car. This thread discusses it:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6767

If it's gear limited, well, I did a chart on that but only to 150mph:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=357518

But that could be extrapolated out. The gear ratios are listed on my chart

PalmerGA · 07-01-2014, 03:38 PM

I think if you took a stock SS and (somehow) made it pull 500 RWHP, top speed would be the same. The speed limitation would still be, what, 155? Not trying to be a smart ass, but it would take more than just 500 rwhp to increase the top speed. Now, you'd get to that speed sooner, but still... It would depend on the tune, the rear end gearing, etc.

PoorMansCamaro · 07-01-2014, 03:40 PM

I know some magazine tuned a stock ls3 or l99, can't remember, and ran up to 173-174, everything else being stock. so I would think putting 500hp to the wheels would get you to 200 pretty easily.

FaytalsCamaro · 07-01-2014, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PalmerGA

I think if you took a stock SS and (somehow) made it pull 500 RWHP, top speed would be the same. The speed limitation would still be, what, 155? Not trying to be a smart ass, but it would take more than just 500 rwhp to increase the top speed. Now, you'd get to that speed sooner, but still... It would depend on the tune, the rear end gearing, etc.

My apologies, I should have stated without the speed limiter in place

PoorMansCamaro · 07-01-2014, 03:43 PM

although, I remember reading somewhere that the zl1 top speed was 184. not sure if it was because of a limiter, or just the top speed.

FaytalsCamaro · 07-01-2014, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

although, I remember reading somewhere that the zl1 top speed was 184. not sure if it was because of a limiter, or just the top speed.

I remember hearing that too, I also dont think that it HAS a speed limiter. Should also realize that it is what...300lbs heavier. Although I dont know if that even matters at those speeds

PoorMansCamaro · 07-01-2014, 03:48 PM

found the article:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...o-bonneville-2

it was an ls3.

bdrobLS3 · 07-01-2014, 04:45 PM

I have a few more ponies than 500 but i've hit 187 in 5th gear at the just before redline and 6th just feels like you deployed a parachute. so / 186??

07-01-2014, 10:06 AM	#1
FaytalsCamaro Distributor of Liquor Drives: My Wife Crazy Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,698	Top Speed for 500RWHP Just curious what the top speed for our car would be if it was making that much HP to the wheel. I could of sworn I saw a post a while backing saying how much HP was needed to achieve certain speeds, can't seem to find it now though

07-01-2014, 10:16 AM	#2
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,267	I'm curious, too. __________________

07-01-2014, 03:20 PM	#7
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	If it's drag limited, I have read the CoD is .35 for a coupe. We'd need to know the frontal area of the car. This thread discusses it: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6767 If it's gear limited, well, I did a chart on that but only to 150mph: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=357518 But that could be extrapolated out. The gear ratios are listed on my chart __________________

07-01-2014, 03:38 PM	#8
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	I think if you took a stock SS and (somehow) made it pull 500 RWHP, top speed would be the same. The speed limitation would still be, what, 155? Not trying to be a smart ass, but it would take more than just 500 rwhp to increase the top speed. Now, you'd get to that speed sooner, but still... It would depend on the tune, the rear end gearing, etc. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

07-01-2014, 03:40 PM	#9
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,959	I know some magazine tuned a stock ls3 or l99, can't remember, and ran up to 173-174, everything else being stock. so I would think putting 500hp to the wheels would get you to 200 pretty easily. __________________

07-01-2014, 12:24 PM	#3
amz Factory Correct Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Richmond,Virginia Posts: 666	If aero stability holds , you would probably see 200mph is my guess.

07-01-2014, 12:42 PM	#4
RolltideSS Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,069 View My Garage	I've not seen the post you're referring to but I would think top speed would vary depending on local weather conditions, if it's hot and humid you will lose some of that power. Also, if you have changed your rear gear ratio your overall top speed can be different from stock. Best way to find your top speed would be to get onto a private strip and go for it Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

07-01-2014, 12:50 PM	#5
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	I can get pretty close if I have HP, rpm for HP, torque, rpm for torque, axle gearing, and transmission. It doesn't even take very long. Norm

07-01-2014, 03:05 PM	#6
FaytalsCamaro Distributor of Liquor Drives: My Wife Crazy Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,698	hmmm...well if the climate was perfect and you had a lower gear ratio than the 3.45...you think 200mph would be possible in a camaro SS with 500 to the wheel?

07-01-2014, 03:43 PM	#11
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,959	although, I remember reading somewhere that the zl1 top speed was 184. not sure if it was because of a limiter, or just the top speed. __________________

07-01-2014, 03:48 PM	#13
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,959	found the article: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...o-bonneville-2 it was an ls3. __________________

07-01-2014, 04:45 PM	#14
bdrobLS3 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SSRS Manual Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Grafenwöhr Germany Posts: 87 View My Garage	I have a few more ponies than 500 but i've hit 187 in 5th gear at the just before redline and 6th just feels like you deployed a parachute. so / 186??