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06-20-2013 | 11:57 AM

BeachBumMike

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>2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 Performance Estimates Revealed!

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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 Performance Estimates Revealed!

<small style="font: 8pt/normal Arial; color: rgb(136, 136, 136); margin-left: 10px; vertical-align: 4px; display: inline; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;" class="post-credits">June 20, 2013 at 8:00 am by Alexander Stoklosa From Car & Driver</small>

Detailed technical information? Blah. Photos? Yawn. Those goods simply aren’t enough when it comes to the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray—all enthusiasts have been dying to know is what it can do, in units of time, g, and mph. We’re talking about performance figures, and Chevy finally has placated enthusiasts and released its estimates for what the C7 Vette, equipped with the Z51 performance package and magnetic ride control, is capable of.

With 455 horsepower on tap—yup, Chevy didn’t even employ the active exhaust system, which adds 5 horses—the Stingray Z51 can hit 60 mph in a claimed 3.8 seconds and trip the quarter-mile lights in just 12 seconds at 119 mph. Chevy says the Stingray can haul itself down from 60 mph in 107 feet and hang on for 1.03 g of lateral acceleration. We test braking from 70 mph to a stop and typically use a 300-foot-diameter skidpad to test lateral acceleration, so in the absence of skidpad details or a direct braking comparison, we can’t really speak to those claims. Of course, we’ll be strapping our test gear to the new Vette very soon to draw our own conclusions, but taken at face value, Chevy’s performance estimates are impressive.

In fact, the 2014 Z51 nips at the heels of the last 2012 Corvette Z06 we tested, and it even keeps the2013 Corvette ZR1 we recently tested in sight, too. The Z06 reached 60 mph just three tenths of a second sooner, and ran the quarter four-tenths and 7 mph quicker. The mighty ZR1 shaved another tenth from that 0–60 time, matched the quarter-mile time, and achieved 2 mph more in the quarter. Allow us to state the obvious: If the regular Vette can match Chevy’s claims, we’re positively giddy for what the next Z06 or ZR1 will be capable of.

Chevrolet also says it eked out a 2:51.78 lap time around Virginia International Raceway’s 4.1-mile Grand Course configuration. We conduct our annual Lightning Lap performance-car lap-time test at the same circuit using the same Grand Course configuration. We’ve tested several Corvettes at VIR over the years, and compared to those, the new C7 Corvette’s time falls directly between the two C6-generation Corvette ZR1 models’ performances.

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<hr noShade="noshade">Those cars rode on near-racing-slick Michelin Pilot Sport Cup and still-zesty Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires, and were capable of 2:50.7 and 2:51.8 lap times, respectively. For reference, the two ZR1s currently rank as the fifth- and sixth-quickest cars we’ve ever tested there. We suspect that Chevy’s lap time at VIR was aided slightly by plenty of driver practice—our Lightning Lap testers have just three days to set a best time in several cars. Still, it bears repeating: impressive stuff, and once again, we can’t wait to get behind the Vette’s wheel.

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06-20-2013 | 12:14 PM

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Below is from Motor Trend

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 has 3.8-Second 0-60 MPH Time

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Chevrolet has just released official performance estimates for its 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray equipped with the Z51 performance package, and so far the new ‘Vette looks promising: 3.8-second 0-60 mph estimate, and a 12.0-second quarter-mile at 119 mph – all thanks to the 2014 Corvette Stingray’s new 460-hp, 465-lb-ft 6.2-liter LT1 V-8 (Stingrays without the performance exhaust produce 455 hp and 460 lb-ft).
In addition to the impressive acceleration figures, Chevrolet also estimates the 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 will brake from 60-0 mph in 107 feet, and manage an average of 1.03 g in lateral acceleration.
Aside from releasing its performance estimates, Chevy said its new Stingray lapped Virginia International Raceway (VIR) in 2:51.78 when piloted by Corvette dynamics engineer Jim Mero. According to Fastestlaps.com, Mero managed a 2:45.63 lap at VIR in the much more powerful C6 Corvette ZR1 back in 2008.
That would bode well for Chevy’s claims that the new Corvette Stingray Z51 is quicker than the outgoing Corvette Z06. Keeping in mind that manufacturer performance estimates are usually on the conservative side, here’s how the new Stingray Z51 stacks up against previous Corvettes we’ve tested:
<table border="1" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0"><tbody><tr><td vAlign="top" width="108"></td><td vAlign="top" width="99">Powertrain</td><td vAlign="top" width="107">0-60 MPH</td><td vAlign="top" width="115">Quarter Mile</td><td vAlign="top" width="107">60-0 MPH</td><td vAlign="top" width="102">Lat Accel Avg</td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" width="108">2014 Corvette Stingray Z51</td><td vAlign="top" width="99">6.2L/455-hp/460-lb-ft V-8; 7M</td><td vAlign="top" width="107">3.8 sec*</td><td vAlign="top" width="115">12.0 sec @ 119 mph*</td><td vAlign="top" width="107">107 ft*</td><td vAlign="top" width="102">1.03 g*</td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" width="108">2012 Corvette Grand Sport</td><td vAlign="top" width="99">6.2L/436-hp/428-lb-ft V-8; 6M</td><td vAlign="top" width="107">4.1 sec</td><td vAlign="top" width="115">12.5 sec @ 115.0 mph</td><td vAlign="top" width="107">101 ft</td><td vAlign="top" width="102">1.09 g</td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" width="108">2011 Corvette Z06 Z07</td><td vAlign="top" width="99">7.0L/505-hp/470-lb-ft V-8; 6M</td><td vAlign="top" width="107">3.8 sec</td><td vAlign="top" width="115">11.9 sec @ 122.5 mph</td><td vAlign="top" width="107">94 ft</td><td vAlign="top" width="102">1.13 g</td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" width="108">2013 Corvette ZR1</td><td vAlign="top" width="99">6.2L/638-hp/604-lb-ft s’chg’d V-8; 6M</td><td vAlign="top" width="107">3.4 sec</td><td vAlign="top" width="115">11.4 sec @ 128.8 mph</td><td vAlign="top" width="107">91 ft</td><td vAlign="top" width="102">1.08 g</td></tr></tbody></table>*Estimated

The 2014 Corvette Stingray starts at $51,995, including destination. The Z51 package, which includes an electronic limited-slip differential, dry-sump oil system, extra cooling for the differential, transmission, and brakes, and a unique aero package, goes for $2800. The Magnetic Ride Control with Performance Traction Management system used on the VIR test-lap vehicle adds $1795, and the performance exhaust costs $1195, bringing the total to $ 57,785. Chevrolet equipped its Corvette test car with extra safety gear like a racing seat, five-point harness, and fire suppression system.
Source: Chevrolet, Fastestlaps.com
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Like 'Space, I want a Black one (lol) 4Sure

or maybe gray (lol)

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06-20-2013 | 12:20 PM

03SSLE

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If I was in the market for a new American sports car it would definitely be on my short list. The first thing I'd have to do though would be to color match the carbon fiber vents. I think it would be more visually appealing if they were blended in rather then contrasting. JMO...

06-20-2013 | 12:29 PM

BeachBumMike

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Thanks Westcoast 'Mike

I wish I could photoshop like space or other member's.
Maybe a member that has the talent will try & do one with color match of the vents...

I hope to have one someday, but until then I will keep working & dreaming

The BLACK Vette is a close match

blur your eyes a little (lol) or go to one of your coffee shops in you area & get a contact buzz & maybe it will blend the colors (lol)

06-20-2013 | 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceRider

Thanks Westcoast 'Mike

The BLACK Vette is a close match

blur your eyes a little (lol) or go to one of your coffee shops in you area & get a contact buzz & maybe it will blend the colors (lol)

I think the carbon fiber looks good as is on black. I just don't care for the way it sticks out like a sore thumb on the lighter colors. And yes, some of those dark roast blends at the coffee shop are potent enough to give you a 'contact high'.