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Old 02-15-2012, 08:53 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT View Post
Just a curious thought, but what does the Z06 max out at? (going to go search that after I post this lol)

But I'm sure it's very close to 200 mph.

Now, what did it cost when it first come out? Would it have truly cost GM that much to make said car achieve 200 mph?

Now, why is it so hard to believe that ford isn't going to be able to do so?

the Z06 is odd because it is drag limited. so you will see people post 198 which is what the manufature calculated but in reality it can be less or more depending on the conditions.

the Z06 will do 200 all day long IMO with a 5th gear swap. I think it is the loss of mechanical advantage in 5th gear that hurts you you shift there at 165 and you can feel it.

5th gear at 7k is 227mph so it is what ever the car will pull in its surroundings. head wind no 200. nice tailwind could do 200.
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