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Originally Posted by ZRacerLE
That Performante weighs 3000 lbs though. The C8 flatform is heavy (says the guy with a 3900lb track car  ). I hope to be surprised, but I don't think the C8Z can break the 7min mark unless it has over 700hp TT OR if it has around 650hp NA with crazy downforce and a suspension as hardcore as the ZLE via a Z07 package. Both scenarios are possible I think.
The rear mid engine layout is proving to only help 0 to 60 times. |
The Performante has amazing active aero, it can even adjust downforce to a particular side of the car while turning. Car and Driver tested the Performante and it weighs 3,429 lbs and went 10.1 @ 136 mph in the 1/4 mile. That's 220 lbs lighter than the C8 (3,650 lbs), but not lighter than 720S, 488 Pista, etc. Plus, 136 mph vs 122-123 mph trap speeds means the Performante pulls a LOT harder than a Z51 C8.
Maybe GM will pull a C6 Z06 move and make the C8 Z06 lighter than the base car. It could be possible without forced induction but may be difficult since with the C6 Z06 they used a lot more aluminum and some carbon fiber compared to the base C6.
I also don't think the C8 Z06 will break 7 mins, considering the 488 Pista ran 7 mins flat; and the 720S didn't break 7 mins either. I think a C8 ZR1 could break it, though.