After much speculation, debate, and hearsay .... we finally have something definative from GM
Heres what I learned today regarding recent testing at track ...
GM's drivers, running car both at Millford & the Ring have obtained these results:
0-60 MPH .... 3.6 seconds
1/4 mile in 11.5 seconds @ 128 Trap speed
Lat. G force .... won't say just yet
70-0 MPH braking ... won't tell yet
Also ... GM now writes car will have 'Forged' Pistons ....
It will be interesting to see what the car is capable of with a set of tires!
op: Or, if we could get Evan Smith behind the wheel.
Also ... hood scoop is not currently functional ... but, later with production series ... it will be
Also ... all engines will be 'hot dynoed' --- and hopefully owners will get copy of dyno test of their engine upon purchase if they request it
Also ... powertrain is mainly built by GM ... with several exceptions like tranny, etc
Let me pick up with DYNO topic. The engine dynos are being done to certify at least 500 HP. Currently ... they are averaging 505 - 515 HP, with some up to almost 530. Rest assured ... no engine w/o at least 500 will make it into your cars. Someone had hoped for more than 475 TQ .. I think you will get it ( 475+ being measured )
Top Speed is just shy of 200 .......@ 198
Best Launches are coming with T/C left on. I forgot to ask if they were putting it in Performance Mode ....or leaving in full A/H, T/C default mode. This suggests to me those Runflats need a substitute.
Braking & G's are not being reported ... due to testing on various type tires. Tire names not given up to me.
Heres what I learned today regarding recent testing at track ...
GM's drivers, running car both at Millford & the Ring have obtained these results:
0-60 MPH .... 3.6 seconds
1/4 mile in 11.5 seconds @ 128 Trap speed
Lat. G force .... won't say just yet
70-0 MPH braking ... won't tell yet
Also ... GM now writes car will have 'Forged' Pistons ....
It will be interesting to see what the car is capable of with a set of tires!
op: Or, if we could get Evan Smith behind the wheel. Also ... hood scoop is not currently functional ... but, later with production series ... it will be
Also ... all engines will be 'hot dynoed' --- and hopefully owners will get copy of dyno test of their engine upon purchase if they request it
Also ... powertrain is mainly built by GM ... with several exceptions like tranny, etc
Let me pick up with DYNO topic. The engine dynos are being done to certify at least 500 HP. Currently ... they are averaging 505 - 515 HP, with some up to almost 530. Rest assured ... no engine w/o at least 500 will make it into your cars. Someone had hoped for more than 475 TQ .. I think you will get it ( 475+ being measured )
Top Speed is just shy of 200 .......@ 198
Best Launches are coming with T/C left on. I forgot to ask if they were putting it in Performance Mode ....or leaving in full A/H, T/C default mode. This suggests to me those Runflats need a substitute.
Braking & G's are not being reported ... due to testing on various type tires. Tire names not given up to me.
