OK - one of the most debated topics is how fast SRT-8's are compared to C-6 Corvettes. So tonight I took my 2008 LS3 C6 Z51 package C6 Corvette to the dragstrip. Some history: The C6 Corvette came out with an LS2 motor several years ago (coincidentally, an LS2 Corvette was there tonight as well.) Then Chevy upped the power with the LS3 engine. My car makes 436 HP bone stock, and weighs about 3200 pounds. So how'd I do, and more importantly, how would you do against a modern C6 Corvette? Well, I drove to the track with a full tank of gas. Temps were 80 degrees, sun was shining, and my engine temp was 210 degrees. I left wheel air pressure alone - I had about 33 psi in all tires. I have a manual 6-speed. I did NO BURNOUT. NONE. (OK - I tried to spin the tires one revolution, but I don't even think I did that.) I lined up, straight off the street. No prep at all except practicing a couple of speed shifts on the commute home. For reference, my best time EVER in my SRT-8 while 100% stock was 12.900 at 110 mph. Tonight's first pass was my best (beginner's luck) 60' = 2.205 seconds Launching a 6-speed was pretty tricky, and I got more wheelspin than I expected. But this did prove to be my best 60' time. 1/8th mile = 8.445 @ 90.04 mph 1/4 mile = 12.769 @ 113.78 At the end of the 1/4 mile I bumped into the rev limiter before the traps and stuttered into 4th gear. So an absolute rookie, with ZERO passes down the 1/4 mile on a 6-speed, managed a 12.769 @ 113.78? Yes - there are a couple of SRT-8's that have gone quicker than that. But they actually tried. If I worked on my launch, went to the track on a cool day, cooled off my motor, and had even a remotely decent first 60' (practice) I'm pretty sure a 100% bone stock C6 will run sub 12.50, and only one or two people have beat that while completely stock with an SRT-8. Of note: The earlier C6 with the LS2 reported that he could only muster a 13.2, and he had an automatic transmission. So yes, a stock SRT-8 is pretty close to that car. But here's the problem: An LS2 C6 and an LS3 C6 look identical in virtually every possible way. You have no idea if the car is automatic or manual. So if you see an older, automatic C6, maybe you can take it. But a 6-speed LS3-based C6 is going to take you by about .5 seconds.
i could totally take you..... LOL!!!!!.....at least your 60's are a little worse than mine! hahahahahahahaha
Ummmm.....yeah..... Is now when I admit that 2.2 was my BEST 60' time? I can shift. But I can't launch. I'd think with some practice and even a 2.00 60', that even a hot C6 would run 12.5 or better. Bottom line - if you beat a C6, it's either 1) an older LS2 version 2) an automatic 3) a bad driver 4) a driver who wasn't trying 5) a combination of the above. Sorry guys, in 2008 a vette is finally quicker than an SRT-8. On the flip side - I point out to the Chevy guys how embarrassing it is that GM has to resort to comparing its flagship sportscar in order to beat a 4200+ pound 4-door sedan.
SRT-8 = 40K C6 vette = 50+K?? I may be wrong on the vette prices...but haven't they been 50K for a few years now??
I just looked it up. You can get one for $47,045. For that price "I" would say it is a hell of a deal. Faster in a straight line....and let's not forget, it's probably pretty good in the turning and braking categories too! :grin:
Well im gonna say thats because the camaro isn't around.. but go grab a ls1 camaro with free mods like cutting the stock intake they get into the 12s what are the G8's running?
Line up a 2002 Camaro SS or WS6 with $500 eorth of bolt ons to run with that C6.... I'd expect a 436hp car weight 3200lbs to run low 12's
no, it wont. $500 will get you a lid and a tune...thats about it. need a bit more than that to keep up with a ls3.
To me....and this is just my personal opinion... you cant compare a Corvette, to an SRT8, to a Mustang all 3 are different kinds of cars geared towards different kinds of people. it is true that these people have a lot in common, but it is also true that they all look for something different in a car.... I have always been, and will always be a mustang guy... Why do I drive an SRT8 Charger? Cause I wanted/needed a 4 door car. I was originally going to get a GT500 (black of course Lisa :bigwink...but it didnt fit my needs. The way I see it breaking down is this.... The mustang (in general...not getting into the ultra high end ones) is an affordable cool looking muscle car that is a Legend. They are cake to mod and make fast and you can basically do anything you want to them. The SRT8 really needs no explanation here as this is the SRT home lol. sexy looking 4 door monsters...but fat ones :rofl2: The corvette is for the guys who look for that same mustang legacy, but are looking for something a little more sporty. I mean it is a "sports car" vs a "muscle car". I love all 3 of them, but they are not really comparable in my eyes. Just my thoughts!.... none the less....thanks for the write up big J!!...i was pretty confidant that a vette would take a stock SRT just from the weight alone
Everyone should keep in mind that my 12.76 was based on: 1) Full tank of gas 2) Hot engine 3) Street tires with no prep 4) No practice launching So let's look at how changing those would potentially affect the times: 1) 100 pounds less gasoline = .100 2) Hot engine vs. cold engine is worth about .200 in an SRT-8 3 & 4) Even a conservative 2.00 60' should be possible with practice - on street tires. Combine the above, and I probably left .500 seconds on the table. Just compare an SRT-8 run in those two conditions. Probably a .500 second difference. So going to the track and payinf attention to the details, while still leaving the Corvette 100% stock could yield something around 12.25 without a lot of trouble. If you take away the 0-5 mph and go from a rolling start on the street, the LS3-based C6 is going to crush an SRT-8 (unless the Corvette misses a shift.) P.S. - did I mention I missed the 2-3 shift on one pass? D'oh!! But again - the fairest comparison is a G-8 or CTS-v compared to the SRT-8. In that case, it's not even close. The general doesn't have a single 4-door car even remotely close to an SRT-8 in my opinion. And don't even get me started on Mustangs. Another stupid comparison IMO.
