Did you notice that the C6 Z06 never shifts into 4th and runs the Quarter in the first 3 gears. That baby has got some long legs.
The latest information tells us that the new C6 Z06 will have the standard 6 speed transmission (non Z51) MN6 gear spacing. The new 325/30/19 rear tires have a diameter or 26.7 "
The C6 Z06 will be able to attain a speed of 125 MPH in 3rd gear at 7000 RPM or 128.6 MPH at 7200 RPM before it has to shifted into 4th gear.
Gear Ratio Final MPH @ 7000 RPM
1st 2.66 61.1
2nd 1.78 91.3
3rd 1.30 125.0
4th 1.00 162.6
5th 0.74 219.7
