2014 Corvette Stingray
#46
Nordschleife Master
924RACR,
Let's backup a second here. Torsion bars are still used in modern suspension systems. They are used at the highest levels of motorsport on purpose. Is anyone designing an F1 car or Le Mans-style prototype with leaf springs? No.....
The fact the Corvette still using leaf springs is crazy. GM insists upon developing pushrod engines and leaf spring suspension systems for nostalgic and probably financial reasons.
Scott
Let's backup a second here. Torsion bars are still used in modern suspension systems. They are used at the highest levels of motorsport on purpose. Is anyone designing an F1 car or Le Mans-style prototype with leaf springs? No.....
The fact the Corvette still using leaf springs is crazy. GM insists upon developing pushrod engines and leaf spring suspension systems for nostalgic and probably financial reasons.
Scott
It's funny with the suspension thing. The leafs are the first to go when a track rat wants to upgrade. Straight to adjustable coilovers all around. Lots to choose from as well.
Oh well. I think it still looks like the C5 had a 3-way with a Ferrari, a Viper and a GT-R. But that's me.
C.
#47
Addict
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Why else are leaf springs bad, inherently?? Technically speaking?
#49
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Don't like the rear end or the TV screen instruments. I still prefer numbers and needles over the iPad look.
But you can't argue with the bang for your buck. And with all the coolers and dry sump across the board, they clearly are encouraging track use.
But you can't argue with the bang for your buck. And with all the coolers and dry sump across the board, they clearly are encouraging track use.
#50
I have a 2009 Z06. Not sure they're bad but the transverse leaf springs tend to transmit energy to both left and right wheels on the same axle when encountering road imperfections. It feels a little like a solid axle IMHO. Much different handling characteristics from our Porsches but still good.
#51
Three Wheelin'
I have a 2009 Z06. Not sure they're bad but the transverse leaf springs tend to transmit energy to both left and right wheels on the same axle when encountering road imperfections. It feels a little like a solid axle IMHO. Much different handling characteristics from our Porsches but still good.
#52
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You'd have to ask the designers why they chose this method. It usually comes down to packaging and/or price.
#56
What's the point in a manual gearbox that has a computer that matches revs? Why not just surrender and get the automatic then? Who's kidding whom? I'll keep my old-fashioned manual transmission and match my own revs, thank you very much, even if it is slower to do it that way.
Otherwise, I kinda like the new 'vette.
Otherwise, I kinda like the new 'vette.