200MPH mustang from factory
11-16-2011, 07:35 AM
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You do realize that when most production cars are tested for top speed, they usually require over 2, closer to 3 miles to top out. Even the Bugatti Veyron only reaches 203-204 mph at the mile mark, but goes on to achieve 254 mph. I feel the 2013 GT500 will be capable of 200 mph.
Yep. I think some people in this thread have read too many Texas Mile threads over the last few years.
I'm pretty sure that new GT500 can and will go 200mph.
11-16-2011, 08:29 AM
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Naw man. The new mustang and camaros are nice. I seen a 650 HP SS in Decatur from SLP. It looked like it could give any street car a good run sitting there. But the 80k sticker price pushed me away for a moment. If sanjel pays good i may get one.
11-16-2011, 10:32 AM
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Ok I used a fluid dynamics calculation based on a .36 Coefficient of drag using a torque curve peaking at 600 ft/lb and I came up with and absolute top speed of 206 MPH. Without having the exact HP/TQ curve I can't get much closer than that. Also if they changed the body style with changes in aerodynamics or added wing for downforce this could change the numbers. My guess is that they definitely would have to add some downforce seeing what top speeds this car is capable of. So my guess is the top speed would drop down closer to the 200MPH number. Again all guesses until they release better specifications.
I didn't spend a lot of time on the curve so it could be off a bit but gives you an idea.
I didn't spend a lot of time on the curve so it could be off a bit but gives you an idea.
11-16-2011, 10:57 AM
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Whoops....I forgot to add for drivetrain losses. Ok new calculation.
199MPH based on a maximum loss of 15%. Which these days modern cars with manual transmissions typically are in the realm of 8.5-12% losses. So therefore the answer is YES. The car should hit 200MPH no problem.
199MPH based on a maximum loss of 15%. Which these days modern cars with manual transmissions typically are in the realm of 8.5-12% losses. So therefore the answer is YES. The car should hit 200MPH no problem.
11-16-2011, 12:38 PM
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pricing- http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...90&postcount=1
specs- http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...46&postcount=1
the ZL1 is gonna be the better bang for your buck car IMHO..and it looks better. Also the magenetic ride control is gonna be helping it out a lot.
Now at the drag strip its a matter of who can put the power down to the ground
specs- http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...46&postcount=1
the ZL1 is gonna be the better bang for your buck car IMHO..and it looks better. Also the magenetic ride control is gonna be helping it out a lot.
Now at the drag strip its a matter of who can put the power down to the ground
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11-16-2011, 12:48 PM
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11-16-2011, 12:56 PM
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has anyone seen this videos on the ZL1? if not watch all of them
http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro-zl1/...aro_zl1#image1
11-16-2011, 01:03 PM
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11-16-2011, 01:08 PM
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