NW Iowa WS6

iTrader: (9)

I was wondering how fast a GTO is in comparison to an LS1 f-body. My friend said he heard GTO's are a little faster than LS1 f-bodies. I was wondering if this is true and what are the 1/4 mile and 0-60 times supposed to be on them.

DANSLS1GTO

Pontiac is advertising 0-60 in 5.3 for the M6 and 5.4 for the A4 (duplicated by the mags). The only available strip times at this point are magazine runs on pre-production cars so there are no real numbers to go by yet.

Shinkaze

Well the GTO has similar horsepower to the F-Car with A LOT more weight, less traction, but much more aggressive gearing (In M6 Flavor). I would say that a M6 F-Body to M6 GTO the GTO will be slightly slower and A4 F-Body to A4 GTO the GTO will be significantly slower.

But as rschumacherfan1 said it's all idle bench racing till we see real times.

Formula96

less traction, i thought with the independent rear suspension it would have better taction

Shinkaze

Less tire and more gear = less traction. Plus the tire compound is even less sticky than that of a GSC or F1 as this is an all season tire design. IRS may or may not help since this is a Semi-trailing arm design.

demonspeed

iTrader: (7)

It's a known fact that IRS doesn't hook as well as a solid rear axle.

cvp33

IRS is more for handling than launching. The skinnier tires will definitely be a problem. I suspect we will suffer from wheel hop as well.

JBSS71

its got TC that i don't think you can turn off, so wheel hop and wheel spin are gone

DANSLS1GTO

There is a traction control button and the TC most definitely can be turned on and off.

BLO-305

you could always throw a super charge kit on and get this

http://users.senet.com.au/~dtech/gto.htm

ROBS SS

iTrader: (7)

Our shop just picked up one (yellow A4) and yes you can turn it on and off (TCS)

GMC Dude

I am still young so excuse me for my ignorance, but what is IRS, M6, A4?
I still have alot to learn so help me out anyone please.

gomer

iTrader: (13)

IRS= Independant Rear Suspension
A4= Automatic 4 speed Transmission
M6= Manual 6 speed Transmission

WECIV

I hope it is quick. But, the IRS and skinny tires was dumb or is that just me...

LS1W66

I don't think the A4's will be that much slower than an F-body because the rear gear is 3.46 just like the M6.

SMOKIN01TA

iTrader: (10)

wtf is a 3.46. you mean 3.42's

demonspeed

iTrader: (7)

The IRS has different ratios than a 10 bolt.

SMOKIN01TA

iTrader: (10)

oh, thanks for clearing that up. never heard of a 3.46

TriShield

IRS provides a much more composed ride, better handling, and adhesion that a solid rear axle can only dream of.

Hence, most contemporary performance cars utilize that design, like the SVT Cobra, CTS-V, BMW M cars, you get the idea.

It's not as ideal for drag racing as the solid axle, but it is ideal for a car whose purpose is to do more than go fast in a straight line.

WECIV

Thanks, for the info, can't a live axle race just fine though???