 GM's new breed - Monster Miata Killer |
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 Nov 21 2005, 05:05 PM
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Nov 21 2005, 05:38 PM
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that sure looks a little cramped under the hood, i'm sure it has a nice power to weight ratio
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Nov 21 2005, 07:54 PM
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That's a monster. Seriously. If you were to step up to the SC version, it would land you in the 4.X lb/hp range. Absolutely wicked.
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Nov 21 2005, 09:34 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
that would easily keep up with a well built factory 5 roadster
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Nov 22 2005, 04:32 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 |
so am I reading that correctly or is it a mere 18000 for a new solstice with a new ls2 engine? or is it 18000 to do the conversion on a previously purchases solstice?
18K for that kind of performance with a warranty is ridiculous. -------------------- my cars breath smells like car food
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Nov 22 2005, 05:34 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,108 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Waverly, Illinois Member No.: 636 |
Now that's a car! I always wanted to stuff a big block in a miata,
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Nov 22 2005, 06:24 AM
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Base MSRP + $18k.
Still, you're looking at a 1 of 1000, $38k supercar. If a company were to build one of these cars from the factory, I'd bet it would go for more than $38k base. -------------------- 2009 Scion Tc
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Nov 22 2005, 08:48 AM
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 Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
Now that's cool.
And this is cool too. QUOTE Available soon:
Turbocharger 6 Speed Tremac Transmission (with 3 different gear ratio options) |
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Nov 22 2005, 03:11 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 6-November 04 From: Urbana Member No.: 382 |
not bad at all, however, I wonder with the weight of the solstice already you arent buying a C6 with a less set up suspension
certainly cool, just not as good of a deal as it may appear to be. of course, the pure rarity is nice and I'm sure its a blast to drive --------------------
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Nov 22 2005, 04:18 PM
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itd be a fun car to drive but with that motor and the weight of the car what kind of gas mileage do you think you could get with that thing
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Nov 22 2005, 05:00 PM
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QUOTE (93Cobra @ Nov 22 2005, 04:18 PM) itd be a fun car to drive but with that motor and the weight of the car what kind of gas mileage do you think you could get with that thing gas mileage wouldnt be bad, those motors make kkille rlow en dtorque, depends on what gear they put in the rear end I guess, dunno what the gear ratios in the trannys are C6's get high 20's on the HWY I beleive, I know LS1 fbodies w the 6spd get low-mid 30's and are by far heavier --------------------
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Nov 22 2005, 08:42 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 774 Joined: 28-October 02 From: Pekin Member No.: 32 |
Take about 900 lbs off the Vette. Should be around 8mpg better, according to the equation I have.
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Nov 23 2005, 04:31 PM
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Holy S.O.A.B.............Need to go change my pants now
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Nov 23 2005, 06:17 PM
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[quote=haunter,Nov 22 2005, 05:00 PM] [/QUOTE] C6's get high 20's on the HWY I beleive, I know LS1 fbodies w the 6spd get low-mid 30's and are by far heavier [/quote]
From Chevy's website they Z06 get 16 city, 26 highway. If I had one that would be about 10 city!! From http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/specifications/ Auto Man/ZO6 Z51 Gear ratios First gear 4.02 2.66 2.97 Second gear 2.36 1.78 2.07 Third gear 1.53 1.30 1.43 Fourth gear 1.15 1.00 1.00 Fifth gear 0.85 0.74 0.71 Sixth gear 0.67 0.50 0.57 Reverse 3.06 2.90 3.28 Final drive ratio 2.56 3.42 3.42 Sorry, I'd take the Vette over the Solstice given the choice and the financial ability! -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
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Nov 23 2005, 07:29 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 111 Joined: 9-December 02 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 52 |
QUOTE (JMoushon @ Nov 22 2005, 08:42 PM) Take about 900 lbs off the Vette. 900lbs? Not quite. A stock Solstice is only ~320lb lighter than a stock C6 (2860lb vs. 3180lb). Throw in any added weight from the LS2, beefed up brakes/suspension, etc. and I would doubt this thing comes in much under 3000lb. If you spring for the T56, it will be even heavier. Marty |
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