It started with a wave on a highway, and then we were off.
Well this was fun. My first chance to compare the at-speed accleration of a coupe and a Z06. I had a full tank and a passenger, plus some luggage, so I was at maximum weight. Still, there was noticably more acceleration from 90 to 140. It seemed the faster we were going, the more extra acceleration I had vs. the coupe. I caught a few rev-limits in 3rd, and I think one in fourth. Oil temperature got up to 132.
And, just as we slowed down to part ways, we came upon a highway patrol. Perfect timing.
Got me wondering how much the weight is a factor in accerlation at speeds in excess of 80mph? I could have had good extra 250 pounds.
Well this was fun. My first chance to compare the at-speed accleration of a coupe and a Z06. I had a full tank and a passenger, plus some luggage, so I was at maximum weight. Still, there was noticably more acceleration from 90 to 140. It seemed the faster we were going, the more extra acceleration I had vs. the coupe. I caught a few rev-limits in 3rd, and I think one in fourth. Oil temperature got up to 132.
And, just as we slowed down to part ways, we came upon a highway patrol. Perfect timing.
Got me wondering how much the weight is a factor in accerlation at speeds in excess of 80mph? I could have had good extra 250 pounds.
