GrantG

Pretty incredible for $56k:

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/20/2...03g-on-the-sk/

http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/virgin...l_raceway.html

EDIT - I MEANT 4 Seconds, sorry! Autoblog got the number wrong (Press Release shows 2:51 instead of 2:45)

kosmo

While those numbers arent official its very impressive. I posted the press release in the 997 gt3 forum. Wonder what the z 06 will do?!

mooty

i said a year or two ago, porsche is facing some really tough competition. way way bk when, it was all american cars. then detroit was gone from map. i think american motorsport is coming back in a big way. at this rate, i have to put a sign that says "GM parking only" in the garage.

hf1

Looks like it will be an amazing car. Why can't I have five times more garage space and five times more time in a day/year so I can buy and drive all these wonderful cars? Not fair.

TRAKCAR

Chevy's are used to sleep outside, that's why Remote Start is std.

chuckbdc

Uhm... "almost stock", no price tag on the car that did the laps and I could not find a description of what tires it was running either. Not that I doubt that it is one bad *** bargain of a car.

kfmcmahon

I ask myself this question on a daily basis

GrantG

You have to click on the GM Press Release for more info:

"Corvette Stingray: 3.8 seconds from 0 to 60 mph
Turns in 2:51.8 lap at Virginia International Raceway 'Grand Course'

DETROIT – Chevrolet released official performance estimates today for the 2014 Corvette Stingray, the most capable standard Corvette ever. Equipped with the available Z51 Performance Package, the new Stingray is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, braking from 60 to 0 in 107 feet, and sustaining 1.03 g in cornering.

Cumulatively, the acceleration, cornering and braking capability of the Corvette Stingray enable it to lap the Virginia International Raceway's (VIR) 4.2-mile "Grand Course" in 2:51.78.

"For the new Stingray, we set out to elevate every aspect of the Corvette's performance," said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. "Considered alone, the acceleration, braking and cornering performance of the Corvette Stingray is truly impressive. More significant is how well they work together, resulting in a lap time at VIR that places the new Stingray in the upper echelon of all sports cars."

2014 Corvette Stingray Z51
Acceleration from 0-60 MPH: 3.8 seconds
¼ mile acceleration: 12 seconds @ 119 mph
Braking distance from 60 to 0 MPH: 107 feet
Maximum lateral acceleration: 1.03 G
VIR 'Grand Course' Lap: 2:51.78

The lap around VIR was conducted in Stingray equipped with the available Z51 Performance Package and Magnetic Ride Control. The vehicle that conducted the lap was modified only with safety features like a racing seat and harness, and fire extinguisher system.

"The new Stingray constantly communicates feedback to the driver, which makes you feel incredibly confident behind the wheel," said Jim Mero, Corvette vehicle dynamics engineer. "That confidence encourages you to attack each corner because the Stingray drives so well: the tire grip is incredible; the steering response is some of the best I've ever experienced; the Magnetic Ride dampers allow little body roll through the corner, while still soaking up the rumble strips when you clip the apex," he said. "It's just addictive on the track."

The 2014 Corvette Stingray coupe goes on sale in the third quarter of 2013 for a suggested starting retail price of $51,995, excluding tax, title, and license fees. The $2,800 Z51 Performance Package includes an electronic limited-slip differential; dry-sump oiling system; integral brake, differential and transmission cooling; as well as a unique aero package that further improves high-speed stability. Magnetic Ride Control with Performance Traction Management is a $1,795 option. A Corvette Stingray equipped like the test car used at VIR would cost $56,590.

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.5 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com."

wanna911

It's a GM test driver not a C&D mag driver.

For example the GM guys ran 2:52 in the Camaro ZL1 and C&D drivers did 2:57 so it's a sizeable gap, but even still add 5 seconds to the Z51 and it's only 2:56. And that's on MPSS which are not as fast as MPSC. I think the times will be equal to slightly behind the 3.8 RS at most tracks due to lesser tires.

CAlexio

why isn't anyone screaming about paddle-shifters and lost soul?

neanicu

Cause it has a manual

neanicu

The question remains :

Is faster better?(does it actually feel fast?)
Is bigger better?(size does matter...?)
Is cheaper better?(Yes on that one! Build quality anyone? Anything special about it or just another new Corvette? Would you collect one? Seen it in person...it's just blaaah...it's whatever...)
Excuse my rant...it's all about fast actually...GTR anyone?

hf1

LOL!
CAlexio, you may have just used up all of your noob question credits with this one.

kosmo

Mero was the driver that posted the past ring times in the various c6 vettes. Unsure who was behind and wheel at vir.

Nick

Sorry the number is suspect. Look at all the high performance sport cars with considerably more hp and weight advantage the Vette time is beating. It defies physics.