Track performance predictions between the Corvette and Camaro Line ups - Page 2

Bhobbs · 07-15-2016, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Thor142

I'd be surprised if the top secret mid engine Vette even got something completely new. Probably going to be a variation on the TT V6.

I doubt the new Vette will get a TTV6. The GT got the TTV6 because it was built entirely for LeMans.

Thor142 · 07-15-2016, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I doubt the new Vette will get a TTV6. The GT got the TTV6 because it was built entirely for LeMans.

I actually hope you're right and I'm wrong. I just don't see any V8's in the very near future. Again, I hope I'm wrong.

Bhobbs · 07-15-2016, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Thor142

I actually hope you're right and I'm wrong. I just don't see any V8's in the very near future. Again, I hope I'm wrong.

GM is working on a TTV8 for the CT6, so we know they have future V8s in development. They just patented a system for a TTV8 with cylinder deactivation.

2cnd chance · 07-15-2016, 12:37 PM

My guess is this new "Corvette" will be another offering beyond the C7, C8... traditional Corvette. They can't walk away from their customer base. I'm thinking it will be labeled a Zora not a Corvette.

Too many secrets with GM (Chevrolet) right now, 1LE, ZL1, Z/28, Z06 and Grand Sport M7 changes...Ugh!

Jeffro19 · 07-15-2016, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor142

I actually hope you're right and I'm wrong. I just don't see any V8's in the very near future. Again, I hope I'm wrong.

V8's are not going away anytime soon. Don't see a TT6 in the corvettes future.

Thor142 · 07-15-2016, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffro19

V8's are not going away anytime soon. Don't see a TT6 in the corvettes future.

Define soon? There are real useful POWERFUL electric cars now. The price and weight of these will come down. The range will be extended. Regulations on emissions will become prohibitive. Bye bye V8. 20 years maybe? In the grand scheme of things thats soon. And with big power coming from TTv6's I think even sooner.

Jeffro19 · 07-15-2016, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor142

Define soon? There are real useful POWERFUL electric cars now. The price and weight of these will come down. The range will be extended. Regulations on emissions will become prohibitive. Bye bye V8. 20 years maybe? In the grand scheme of things thats soon. And with big power coming from TTv6's I think even sooner.

What I meant by soon is 10 years or so. I don't define 20 years as soon but that's just me. In 20 years that's hard to say. I want to say the V8 will be around in 20 years but who knows. But the next 10 years they won't be going anywhere for sure. Definitely be more turbo engines going into cars and trucks especially GM.

red_riot · 07-22-2016, 06:13 PM

Kind of surprised to hear the rumors of the 6th gen 1LE nearly matching the 5th gen z/28's lap time at laguna seca. That'll mean it'll likely be faster than the c7 z51.

As for the 6th gen Camaro lineup vs the C7 lineup, I think it'll go:

SS < Z51 < 1LE < GS < ZL1 < Z06

Jeffro19 · 07-22-2016, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by red_riot

Kind of surprised to hear the rumors of the 6th gen 1LE nearly matching the 5th gen z/28's lap time at laguna seca. That'll mean it'll likely be faster than the c7 z51.

As for the 6th gen Camaro lineup vs the C7 lineup, I think it'll go:

SS < Z51 < 1LE < GS < ZL1 < Z06

Looks good To me. Not really sure how fast the Z51 is around Laguna seca.

red_riot · 07-22-2016, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffro19

Looks good To me. Not really sure how fast the Z51 is around Laguna seca.

Pobst ran a 1:38.28 at laguna seca with a c7 z51

toytruckman · 07-22-2016, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by red_riot

Kind of surprised to hear the rumors of the 6th gen 1LE nearly matching the 5th gen z/28's lap time at laguna seca. That'll mean it'll likely be faster than the c7 z51.

As for the 6th gen Camaro lineup vs the C7 lineup, I think it'll go:

SS < Z51 < 1LE < GS < ZL1 < Z06

This is my line up as well, except I think the Z51 and 1LE will be a driver toss. Them Rays are pretty light. But i think the 1LE might just be a little better handling.

Bosse'sBoss · 07-25-2016, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mcsoul

Here is mine:

Track
SS both < Corvette both < Corvette Z51 both < Camaro 1LE Manual only < Camaro ZL1 both < Corvette GS both < Camaro Z/28 both < Corvette z06 both

What do you think?

1/4 mile will be all over the place because of auto and manual variances. I do think the ZL1 auto will be right below the z06 auto and the 1LE will be just as fast as the z51 manual.

Track performance in this order:
Corvette Z06
Camaro Z28
Corvette Grand Sport
Camaro ZL1
Corvette Z51
Camaro 1LE
Camaro SS

Degausser · 07-25-2016, 10:35 AM

On a track I would wager..
Z06 > Z28 > ZL1 > GS > 1LE > Z51 > SS

Will be interesting to see how the v6 1LE stacks up against the SS around a track.

Mister Will · 07-25-2016, 11:00 AM

A number of people seem to feel the C7 Grand Sport will beat the ZL1. With a 180 HP difference I wonder how they came to that conclusion?

07-15-2016, 12:37 PM	#18
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	My guess is this new "Corvette" will be another offering beyond the C7, C8... traditional Corvette. They can't walk away from their customer base. I'm thinking it will be labeled a Zora not a Corvette. Too many secrets with GM (Chevrolet) right now, 1LE, ZL1, Z/28, Z06 and Grand Sport M7 changes...Ugh! __________________

07-22-2016, 06:13 PM	#22
red_riot Drives: Track Camaro Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sacramento Posts: 34	Kind of surprised to hear the rumors of the 6th gen 1LE nearly matching the 5th gen z/28's lap time at laguna seca. That'll mean it'll likely be faster than the c7 z51. As for the 6th gen Camaro lineup vs the C7 lineup, I think it'll go: SS < Z51 < 1LE < GS < ZL1 < Z06

07-25-2016, 10:35 AM	#27
Degausser Drives: 2010 Tundra Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 44	On a track I would wager.. Z06 > Z28 > ZL1 > GS > 1LE > Z51 > SS Will be interesting to see how the v6 1LE stacks up against the SS around a track.

07-25-2016, 11:00 AM	#28
Mister Will Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego, CA. Posts: 457	A number of people seem to feel the C7 Grand Sport will beat the ZL1. With a 180 HP difference I wonder how they came to that conclusion?

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