Monte Carlo Max speed per gear
07-20-2007, 10:58 PM
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Monte Carlo Max speed per gear Does anyone know the max speed per gear in the 06 monte carlo SS
Example: 1st Gear - 45mph @ redline
I've seen it on here before some where but i can't find it again. Thanks
Example: 1st Gear - 45mph @ redline
I've seen it on here before some where but i can't find it again. Thanks
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07-29-2007, 08:48 AM
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I don't think I've had it going 154, but it's definetly been over 140. I hit 140 with it and the speedo stopped but the tach was still climbing
07-29-2007, 09:31 AM
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If I remember correctly, The tach was at like 5k when I was at 140 in 3rd gear, so if the car is capable of getting itself to 150, it would do it in 3rd gear. And my windows are always closed when I do a high speed run 
07-29-2007, 08:31 PM
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Someone post the gear ratio's + final drive and tire diameter, and we can figure out what max speed is in each gear @6000rpm and come up with a top speed, regardless of limiter.
07-29-2007, 10:12 PM
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During a top speed run, there would a lot of drive train loss and power loss from shifting from 5k RPM in third to 4th...IMO.
Shifting to 4th would bring the RPMs around 2500-3000....
Shifting to 4th would bring the RPMs around 2500-3000...
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08-25-2007, 04:35 PM
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on the dyno run I did in the 07 SS imp 3rd gear got to 157/158ish then hit the 6k rpm limiter. heres a link case wanna see for yourself http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOzvOG8qzx0
08-25-2007, 05:16 PM
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The Impala has a HUGE front end with 2 gaping openings, which raises the coefficient of drag, like KPSS mentioned will cause the speed to be limited.
Compare the Imp to a 93-02 Camaro Z28/SS or a C5 / C6 Corvette, which are GM's low COD SCCA / IMSA ready vehicles that were engineered to have low COD's. Nose small and down into the wind to create downforce, which the Impala is also missing.
A good example of this is comparing the Compuware C6R and a NASCAR Monte Carlo. The C6R has less horsepower, and will out perform the MC in acceleration, braking, and handling.
Compare the Imp to a 93-02 Camaro Z28/SS or a C5 / C6 Corvette, which are GM's low COD SCCA / IMSA ready vehicles that were engineered to have low COD's. Nose small and down into the wind to create downforce, which the Impala is also missing.
A good example of this is comparing the Compuware C6R and a NASCAR Monte Carlo. The C6R has less horsepower, and will out perform the MC in acceleration, braking, and handling.
08-25-2007, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Kazmaniac
The Impala has a HUGE front end with 2 gaping openings, which raises the coefficient of drag, like KPSS mentioned will cause the speed to be limited.
Compare the Imp to a 93-02 Camaro Z28/SS or a C5 / C6 Corvette, which are GM's low COD SCCA / IMSA ready vehicles that were engineered to have low COD's. Nose small and down into the wind to create downforce, which the Impala is also missing.
A good example of this is comparing the Compuware C6R and a NASCAR Monte Carlo. The C6R has less horsepower, and will out perform the MC in acceleration, braking, and handling.
Compare the Imp to a 93-02 Camaro Z28/SS or a C5 / C6 Corvette, which are GM's low COD SCCA / IMSA ready vehicles that were engineered to have low COD's. Nose small and down into the wind to create downforce, which the Impala is also missing.
A good example of this is comparing the Compuware C6R and a NASCAR Monte Carlo. The C6R has less horsepower, and will out perform the MC in acceleration, braking, and handling.
