Corvette Mag 996TT X-50 Vs Z06
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Originally posted by LSM
Peopl,e keep saying the non-X50 turbo and z06 would be a good match. I cannot figure out why as the non-x50 turbo is only.10 off the numbers that the x50 posts in both 1/4 mile and 0-60. The z06 vs 911TT(non-x50 would have the same results, just .10 difference.
Peopl,e keep saying the non-X50 turbo and z06 would be a good match. I cannot figure out why as the non-x50 turbo is only.10 off the numbers that the x50 posts in both 1/4 mile and 0-60. The z06 vs 911TT(non-x50 would have the same results, just .10 difference.
Both the stock base 996tt and stock Z06 seem to put about 350-360 HP to the ground, except the Z06 is about 400lbs lighter. In my opinion if a group of average drivers/owners were testing the cars we would see the Z06 out accelerating the base 996tt, but have the base 996tt prevail for track performance.
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For standing starts however the normal 996tt gets a nice time discount due to magazine driver 5000 + rpm, four wheel drive launch.
Both the stock base 996tt and stock Z06 seem to put about 350-360 HP to the ground, except the Z06 is about 400lbs lighter.
As for weight, there are several magazine test article examples of Turbo's around 3500 lbs and Z06's at 3270-3295 lbs, just a 200-230 lb difference. My Turbo weighs 3485 lbs.
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Originally posted by Dock (Atlanta)
I'd say the differfence is related to theTurbo's AWD and 1st gear ratio.
The turning force available at the wheels is equal to FWHP x overall gear ratio minus transmission losses. The Turbo is better geared in 1st by a large margin, but 2nd gear very close to the Z06's 2nd gear. The Turbo has a slight gearing advantage in 3rd, and a bigger advantane in 4th.
As for weight, there are several magazine test article examples of Turbo's around 3500 lbs and Z06's at 3270-3295 lbs, just a 200-230 lb difference. My Turbo weighs 3485 lbs.
I'd say the differfence is related to theTurbo's AWD and 1st gear ratio.
The turning force available at the wheels is equal to FWHP x overall gear ratio minus transmission losses. The Turbo is better geared in 1st by a large margin, but 2nd gear very close to the Z06's 2nd gear. The Turbo has a slight gearing advantage in 3rd, and a bigger advantane in 4th.
As for weight, there are several magazine test article examples of Turbo's around 3500 lbs and Z06's at 3270-3295 lbs, just a 200-230 lb difference. My Turbo weighs 3485 lbs.
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