Why the C8 Corvette Stingray Is So Quick

[Gilles27]

Why the C8 Corvette Stingray Is So Quick

The mid-engine Corvette hits 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. Here's how.

www.roadandtrack.com

Can't wait to see the numbers on the Z06!

 

[Tourmax]

No mystery there. Don't even have to read the article.

The answer is simple if you're just considering "quick": power and traction.

C8 puts more weight on the drive wheels, ergo: quicker acceleration.

 

[Gilles27]

No mystery there. Don't even have to read the article.

The answer is simple if you're just considering "quick": power and traction.

C8 puts more weight on the drive wheels, ergo: quicker acceleration.

Glad you and NOSOUPFORU don't need to read RoadandTrack articles but for C8 owners looking for more than they put the engine in the back it explains that traction (power almost the same as the 2019 C7 15 HP difference) only accounts for 0.5 sec improvement to 60 the other 0.5 comes for the new DCT as the C7 gear ratios are bad for sprints to 60. Also talks about other stuff but I guess for you guys why read!

Merry Christmas
Gilles

Also anytime you boys feel like stretching your Corvettes legs out you can find me at Calabogie Motorsports Park burning high test in my new C8

 

[LE BARON]

Wonder if this is similar to the previous post

How The 2020 Corvette Achieves Its Fastest 0-60 Ever

All the math you need to calculate how fast off the line the C8 will be and how well it will brake, Interesting video. Always fun to listen to someone who knows what they are talking about.

canadiancorvetteforums.com

 

[LE BARON]

Glad you and NOSOUPFORU don't need to read RoadandTrack articles but for C8 owners looking for more than they put the engine in the back it explains that traction (power almost the same as the 2019 C7 15 HP difference) only accounts for 0.5 sec improvement to 60 the other 0.5 comes for the new DCT as the C7 gear ratios are bad for sprints to 60. Also talks about other stuff but I guess for you guys why read!

Merry Christmas
Gilles

Also anytime you boys feel like stretching your Corvettes legs out you can find me at Calabogie Motorsports Park burning high test in my new C8

will be interesting to hear how your C8 performs on the track. Keep us in the loop

 

[Rruuff Day]

Glad you and NOSOUPFORU don't need to read RoadandTrack articles but for C8 owners looking for more than they put the engine in the back it explains that traction (power almost the same as the 2019 C7 15 HP difference) only accounts for 0.5 sec improvement to 60 the other 0.5 comes for the new DCT as the C7 gear ratios are bad for sprints to 60. Also talks about other stuff but I guess for you guys why read!

Merry Christmas
Gilles

Also anytime you boys feel like stretching your Corvettes legs out you can find me at Calabogie Motorsports Park burning high test in my new C8

Now you've done it Gilles... All the guys who didn't read the article are going to be putting an extra 100 kg in the rear hatch looking for that extra .5 second.... .....

 

[OttawaKev]

Glad you and NOSOUPFORU don't need to read RoadandTrack articles but for C8 owners looking for more than they put the engine in the back it explains that traction (power almost the same as the 2019 C7 15 HP difference) only accounts for 0.5 sec improvement to 60 the other 0.5 comes for the new DCT as the C7 gear ratios are bad for sprints to 60. Also talks about other stuff but I guess for you guys why read!

Merry Christmas
Gilles

Also anytime you boys feel like stretching your Corvettes legs out you can find me at Calabogie Motorsports Park burning high test in my new C8

Dont burn my tyres !!!!!!!!

 

[OttawaKev]

No mystery there. Don't even have to read the article.

The answer is simple if you're just considering "quick": power and traction.

C8 puts more weight on the drive wheels, ergo: quicker acceleration.

With my PHAT ass in the seat then there will be more weight getting to the road I should be even faster hahahahahahha

 

[Rruuff Day]

With my PHAT ass in the seat then there will be more weight getting to the road I should be even faster hahahahahahha

You'll need a Phat ass in the passenger seat too to keep the weight distributed and the passenger side wheels on the ground...hahahahaha