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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I would rather have a more stable car topping out at 185 than one that would go 200+ but be ready for take off.
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Agreed, but you would think that with GM's resources such as their wind tunnels, CFD capabilities, and staff they could do both.
After posting yesterday, I found some info on the CoD of the ZL1 - it is about 0.405 as stated. I ran that through a top speed calculator and found that the 185mph top speed equates to about a 0.46 CoD at that power level. So Chevy somehow lowered the top speed by about 5 to 7mph with the gearing or somehow electronically. Not too bad for a retro brick after all...
I'm honestly more disappointed withe the tested acceleration figures more than anything... In most tests it seems to run like a 500hp car.
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1984 Camaro: 350 Auto, Global West Suspension, Baer Brakes, CTW Wheels
1989 GTA: Bolt-on L98. Global West Suspension, full Magnaflow exhaust, Wilwood Brakes, CTW Wheels
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