Testing the 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Z51 0-60 MPH 'til they take the keys away
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- Опубликовано: 17 сен 2024
- ( www.TFLcar.com ) The brand new 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray has a 6.2L V8 that produces 460 HP with the performance exhaust. Chevy and the Car magazines say the the brand new Corvette will tear from 0-60 MPH in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of about 190 MPH. In another fun and informative TFLcar video we see just how close we can get the new 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray with the Z51 performance package from 0-60 MPH at sea level. Can we match the GM's claimed time? Can GM match the claimed time? You'll have to watch this video to find out.
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Engineer or not, these guys can't drive manual, period.
This
+The Wound Channel You're into cars too? XD
As an old-time drag racer, I agree!
Love to race him for titles
Just because you're an engineer doesn't mean you have the kinesthetic intelligence to drive a car. They don't directly relate.
Let’s not let his driving take our attention away from the fact that Hector is going to be running 3 Honda Civics with spoon engines. And on top of that, he just went into Harry's, and he ordered 3 T66 turbos, with NOS. And a Motec exhaust."
Lowest had mine was a 3.9 on stock tires on the street. You have to get it just rite
7 speed?
Even the vehicle performance engineer for GM got a 5.15 zero to 60 time. The estimated 3.8 seconds seems to be a dream only in perfect conditions. Put the GTR on the same surface and it probably throws a 3 second time every time.
I sold my GT many years ago when my first son was about to be born. I had to stop all of the street racing, NMRA and Mod Motor events. I bought an 87 Grand National after that with 50K original miles. That car I built myself in the garage over a year from the engine to the rear.
I want either a 2011 GT auto or 2008+ LS3 C6. I have driver both and they put a smile on my face.
Magnificent? Sounds like my dog farting and then coughing at the stench.
This guy is consistently a POOR driver. When he tested the CAMARO, MUSTANG and CHALLENGER he always did far worse than anyone else. He is just a plain, poor driver 0-60. Whatever number he gets, you can easily subtract a full second if you are a professional. His clutch releasing and shifting are never crisp and he gets times of a high end HONDA ACCORD on this Stingray? 5.09 seconds? WTF? Get a real driver. He is constantly given directions when doing these and never listens.
Well observe
Don't sleep on Honda Accords bro
@@marcmaalouf5901 I will not only sleep on Honda Accords, I will hold a campfire directly on one. Cmon, if you really want to be taken seriously - a Honda Accord is not the way to go. Spending $40,000 over years on a beat up old car, when you can buy a Shelby GT350, look much cooler, and be almost as fast as all the time you spent....and you do not need to trailer it to the track. Sorry, no Honda Accord will ever get my respect, even if you ARE faster than me/anyone else.
He needs an automatic :)
Hell nah maybe for women or guys who can’t drive or maybe handicap ppl
In the real world, you don't get a chance to prep your car, tires or choose the climate in order to achieve the quickest time. You just pull up next to someone, watch the light & get on it. This is the best true, real world, real driver test out there.
no need to get angry... everyone thinks he is an expert these days it seems... you re doing a great job! greetings from greece!
0-60 isn't the best test, although it has become a standard for car tests. I think a 0-100 mph would be a better test to run.
That's for motorcycles
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@@TheeeDanielR bro, I know I'm late too but come on, you decide to insult somebody with a childish insult 6 years after they replied...
Thanks for the kind comment. You are so correct. We're very grateful that guys like you are smart enough to understand the difference between what a manufacturer claims under ideal conditions and what an everyman or women driver can actually expect on a hot day with a full tank of gas on a dirty surface. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the thoughtful comment. We think that most people read a number and just assume that anyone at anytime can make the car go that fast. Nothing could be further from the truth. Honestly, there is no such thing as definitive a 0-60 MPH time. There's only what any given driver can do, on any given day, in any give car...and these numbers vary greatly based on so many different variable.
The paddle shifters activate the engine rev-match feature on the manual car.
Roman says thanks for the kind words. They are very much appreciated. He adds that believes the dust on old airfield was the reason the car would not hook up at the launch. He wants to try it again on a better surface because he thinks the new Vette can do much better.
Please watch the video again, In the first Run Roman hits the Rev limiter in 1st gear before the car hits 60 MPH
It's not mean or nice. It is just a statement of expectation. We're journalist & we deal in facts...not fiction or fantasy. We are completely open and transparent & we take a lot of grief for that from the army of youtube trolls. We take our job very seriously and we take our viewers & fans just as seriously. So you if you make a claim on this channel: you should be ready to back it up for the sake of this community of car buffs. That's why we're still waiting. BTW You are the one using all caps
Thanks for the comment. We appreciate it but the thing is that everyone on youtube is faster than us....better than us.....always....especially if they have never driven the car. That's just the rule here.
No, the audi we tested was faster the day we tested it on that road we tested it than this Corvette was yesterday on the air strip. But the airstrip was disused and covered with dust making it hard for the Vette to get traction and hook up.
The paddle shifter turn the engine rev-matching function on and off in the manual car
The car ran 10.90s on pump gas. It lasted 6 months before I broke 3 pistons and a rod put a hole in the side of the block. I had a built 2V shortblock in a crate already so I wasn't upset. The car had welded sub-frame connectors so it was quite stiff.
Google "The Going Thing MM&FF"
The first hit you see should be 1999 & up Ford Mustang. I am the 2nd guy down with the Mercedes Benz Jacket on with Turbo 99 GT. There were only a few Turbo 2Vs in the country at the time. I had a prototype kit.
Times aside, that looks like a great deal of fun.
He was granny shifting and not double clutching like he should
Double clutch a car??? Are you kidding me???
You have obviously never driven a performance car.
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My 99 GT was actually tuned on the street by Job Spetter Jr. of Turbo People. He raced a 7 second Mustang for years and tuned many 6-7 second Mustangs & 1,000+ hp Supras & Grand Nationals so I knew my car was in good hands. It was about $300/hr but well worth it. Very little lag because of it being a V8 and the turbine housing was only a .82 A/R. Fully spooled by about 3,200 just after the stall converter hit. Unfortunately, no dyno numbers. estimated around 500 rwhp.
When he said this is a 3.8 my heart dropped then he added second car I was like oh I was thinking of the 3.8 v6
5.05 is probably what most of us would get if we owned this car.
not me, I have my 2016 2ss camaro down to 3.9 0-60 and its a manual. the runflats don't grip.
That's sad. "What do you think the issue is here?" That's pathetic. Pay for a car that claims 3.8 second 0-60 and get 5.0. I bet they got the 3.8 at a drag strip. They really should go by quarter mile. That will level the playing field against AWD cars a little.
I am loving this new Corvette... and I am NOT a Corvette fan, good job GM, and tons of respect for letting you 0-60 so many times. Really impressive stuff. If I had the money, GM would have my business. That means something as I always used to put Mustang above the Corvette. But not anymore. Great job guys.
Thanks for the comments and thanks for being such a longtime subscriber. We're very grateful to have viewers like you!
Sorry Bruno, that's not a video. Honestly we're not sure what you posted.
Have you ever driven a 911? I used to own a 911 Turbo before I traded up for a more family friendly vehicle. At launch, not only is the weight being transferred to the rear, but the weight of the engine helps keep every thing under control. It's when you're "at speed" when the rear end gets a little happy, especially diving into a bend.
Roman, very well done! Out beaten the GM guy! It's not that easy as it seems to be. I love real life tests and your channel is one of the best, IMHO the best in NA.
If they were designed with awd/dual clutch they would be faster. Dual clutch is revolutionary. Like it or not, learn to love it, because it's here to stay.
paddles are included in the manual as well , but to control rev matching feature , and not to change gears
The rear end on that car is just fantastic.
Have you driven the car? Have you read the manual? Because we just drove it and the car hits the rev-limiter before 60 MPH. Please feel free to read the manual yourself (when if and when you buy the car) and post a video. We're waiting!
the fact that you have to try all sort of gimmicks to get not even remotely close to the official time, it's kinda sad.
Roman has. I drove the older Viper. He seemed pretty happy with the Corvette's overall driving feel and comfort - when compared to the new Viper.
Good job. You took out the performance engineer. As you said, varied factors.
I have the '14 Stingray Z51 Automatic. I've only done one 0-60 myself in the car, but it did a 4.0. My friend drove on the next two pulls and it did 5.7 and 5.5. The launch control / PTM system seems to be touchy. Like I said, I did a 4.0. It's not a 3.8 like advertised, but this was also not on a drag strip nor under ideal conditions. I think 3.8 is perfectly reasonable for the car. Good luck guys
I think it was just impressive to see it getting launched without the it darting straight to the left into the other lane, followed by a late over-correction, ending up in a ditch. Ya know, like every C6 video out there.
I would have major second thoughts about purchasing this vehicle based on this video. If the GM engineer cant get it below 5 seconds under ideal conditions, what does it say about the cars performance. Any thoughts?
Good engineering doesn't translate to good driving.
Alex Geren True!
He is an engineer not a driver. Hope you can tell the difference.
Now if he was a test driver and got that figure, then you should have second thoughts.
Read the whole conversation genius!
I give it up to the GM guys for letting you do this! Much respect!
Cant wait to see the ZR1 version, this one is already a beast!
And yeah I know the GTR launch mode is more complicated than that but it's still a lot easier to achieve those times consistently over a RWD car.
I had a V2 S-trim for a while. I liked it better than the V1 because inside were helical cut gears for less noise. Once I went for a ride in a turbo foxbody that made almost 800 rwhp, I was hooked on turbos. I tossed the Vortech for a T-76 Turbo system. The car made 412 rwhp @ 7 psi on a 2V. Now the new 5.0 makes 560-580 rwhp at that boost level. Amazing heads. At 12-14 psi, it ran 10s. I don't know if I would have chosen a Mystic Cobra to mutilate and kill the value.
off a dig this car is a beast. you can tell its very fast easy low 12 second qtr mile.
After watching a few launches, it almost seems like the LC is set up very conservative and causes the engine to bog down for the first second or 2. If you notice the engine rumble is very low through most of first gear and then quickly jumps. It almost launches like the traction control is on, taking away throttle and then it returns. On the last run, listen to how the engine bogs.
That's exactly what the GM engineers said when we mentioned we wanted to do a 0-60 MPH run....but they let us do it anyway to their credit.
A high powered sports car that just spins one wheel ....a limited slip differential is absolutely essential in a high torque car like this
There is no denying the GT500 is a monster at the drag strip, and a great car in its own right.
It's only too bad it costs more than a Z51 Stingray, and can't handle as well as a Camaro. C5 Z06's with 405hp were able to run 11's so the C7 will easily do that. So please refrain from calling the C7 a 'turd'.
Ya, theres a lot of variable to this stuff. Guy on Motor Trend got it to go 3.8 in 0-60. Like you said it depends on driver and driving conditions really.
Another point while your testing a car at 0-60 MPH is to also keep the windows raise for better aerodynamics and less drag. Im sure lots of wind getting blow into the interior and being force back to the back window surely is slowing down the car.
The trick to doing the fastest 0-60 time is not shifting out of first. A presenter in top gear Australia was getting the same time in a seen, then he Reyes staying first and he hit a 3.9
Thank you!
The Stingray looks beautiful in Torch Red
i cant wait for the car to come out .
Wrong. The Z06 has been repeatedly voted best bang. 100k mile track-ready warranty, naturally aspirated, destorys the GT500 on ANY track. Aluminum frame, perfectly balanced, SUPERIOR engineering. It's not even close. The GT500 is a bloated unibody with bloated engine using 15lbs of boost. The GT500 just got embarrassed by a 37k ILE Camaro SS at VIR.
You've never seen the McLaren MP4-12C launch, have you? There's an episode of the American TopGear, where they drag race a Viper, a Lambo Gallardo, and the MP4-12C. Viper is RWD, and gets left pretty far behind, because it just spins and spins and spins, Lambo is AWD, and McLaren is RWD. Viper is at 640hp, Lambo is at 550 or something like that, and the McLaren was like 518. Guess who crossed the line first? The RWD McLaren. It killed the AWD Lambo (that had more power) by 5 seconds.
Het, in the manual C7 the paddle shifters control the active rev-matching.
tough for a manual rear drive car to get any better than what roman did because regardless of power; its about putting the power into accelerating and not spinning the tired
The MP4-12C does 0-60 in 2.9 seconds, as sold by dealer, but in private tests, has gone 2.7 0-60's, and the Mp4-12C's also run the 1/4th in 9.8-10.3. They're much faster than a Vette.
I CAN DO IT HOLD MY BEER !!!
Well I am now the 103,314th subscriber. Awesome vid and driving. Real world stuff here.
Is it just me or is Roman shifting slowly? Or is it just these rally car videos that I've been watching getting to my head? Lol. I bet Nathan is real jealous about Roman driving the '14 Vette.
its a production car sir, so yes most people think that if they buy the same car from the same company. That there would atleast be some shred of consistency in performance and yes there is a definitive 0-60 time, the fastest one.
Finally, something new to contend with the GTR
these kids can rep a gtr all they want but they don't own one remember
Lol I do.
Sorry, just stating the facts. The front gets lighter, especially in older models, but the problem with the rear in corners is when you lift the throttle which unloads the rear. Either way, 911s get axle hop with hard launches.
Ok, the corvette looks cool, but I can't help but think about the GT500 which can go faster and has four seats. Before everyone starts telling me "They aren't comparable cars" and "They are different categories" and all that, I know!!!! But the numbers are still the same...and if I may go so far as to say the GT500 sounds AMAZING and in my humble opinion, better. Just sharing thoughts :)
looks like marina airport, only reason why I say that is because that building in the background looks very familiar in my autocross videos haha
awesome car. this is a good example of why awd is much faster in real world conditions. if this were a gtr or rs6 I'm sure most ppl could get near the manufacturer specs
Seems some folks have a problem accepting that any performance parameter can be recorded but the results will vary due to a nearly limitless number of variables. The most realistic measurement will always be an average of multiple tests.
For those who cannot accept this the only advice I can give is that which my grandmother gave me when I complained about the unfairness of the world- "Shit happens, get over it."
0-60 times has way too many variables. In this video's case, it seemed the weather was hot so it hinders performance, and way too much wheelspin because the surface was slippery. Roman's first 2 runs had a little issue with shifting to 2nd gear, but the rest runs he shifted almost perfectly.
Looking forward to the review. I absolutely trust Roman's opinions! I've been a subscriber since he had less than 100 subs! ;)
From what I can see he did as good a job as any of us could.
When you watch the video, listen to the sound of the engine and how long it takes for the revs to come up with the traction management system on. I listened with my eyes closed and it almost sounds like he is starting in 2nd gear, but he isn't. I think the TM is more conservative than the previous version that allowed more wheel spin. Listen to the last run and how quickly the revs come up with it off and he runs a 4.88 basically bogging the launch. If he launched harder, the time would drop.
No, it's correct. The previous gen ZR1 was geared higher with a 2.29 1st. This new Stingray has a 2.97 1st, with the same rear axle ratio. The ZR1 revved to 6500, the C7 to 6600rpm. The gearing could be higher in that thing with a lower time to 60 because it's making 180 more hp and 150 more torques at lower rpm.
Damn you Roman... you are going to make me trade in my Evo.
They are switches to turn rev matching on or off. Yeah, seems kind of confusing if you are used to dual-clutch transmissions.
A. The automatic will make it easier.
B. They advertised 3.8.
C. Several automotive publications have already shown figures at or near what GM advertised. Clearly conditions were just very poor here.
D. Many manufacturers want to advertise the best possible time. I suppose it can be considered a bit shady...
the paddles are for activating and deactivating the rev match for downshifting
They are all there now.
Pat yourself on the back, Roman. Looks like you did very well considering the circumstances.
Marco, sorry but video or it never happened.
Wow even the tech doesn't even know what is best for a perfect launch hahahahahaha
Jesus that first run it took you like a good 5 seconds to come off the clutch
Gtr #1 2014,2015.....cannot be beaten
Very nice car, and incredible power! Awesome channel and reviews too, keep it up!
Rev matching makes the shifts a lot smoother, and smoother is faster. That shift to 2nd just before 60mph does drag down the 0-60 times, but this is the base car, so you can't expect the kind of aggressive gearing found in the Z06 and ZR1. Same reason the base car doesn't have 500+hp. Why would they give you all that in the entry-level car, when they can put it in the real performance models and charge a whole lot more for it?
Just one word to make the car go faster.....Quattro...but the sound is amazing no doubt
Don't get me wrong, I have driven cars with DCT..a GT-R, and a 911, and yes they are fast..but I would be bored with them after a couple of weeks in terms of the driving experience. People who prefer manuals love the sense of control that it brings to driving a
powerful car, and they won't sacrifice that for gaining a couple of tenths from 0-60.
The same thing happens with the ZR1. It's not about power and sticky tires alone. Suspension is the key to 0-60. Put a 911 there and watch GM engineers run away in shame. I mean, we're not asking GM to put together a Vette that cost $150K, but just to be a little more thorough with the Vette's design.
Because you have the option of using the paddle shifters instead of the old fashioned clutch and manual shift lever.
I just LOVE it when we have to come up with excuses why it won't perform as advertised. Just like the MPG of the Fusion Hybrid
Fuck a ZR1, I want to see the Z06 version... corvette has always performed as a race car, esp c6, but the street versions have never translated as well and one was always in the 'plastic coffin'. Corvette still has a journey to match the quality of a Porsche in terms of European leather, hand-sewn contrasting stitching, PDK, engine mounts, brakes, coolers, etc. Right now only the Z/28 Camaro(or a future track-specific version of the C7) can truly compete with Porsche for track racing...
The manual says max speed in 1st at 6600rpm redline is 50mph. Max speed in 2nd is 71mph. Thanks for playing.
That fiberglass rust is killer man...
That was well driven. Getting a perfect launch from a stand still in a manual car is one of the hardest thing to do for a driver. And if the surface is bad, the times will be bad.
Maybe it was not very clever from GM to do this event on this surface. Bad marketing ;-)
Not sure what you're getting at here. The 370Z is close in price to the Camaro, and considering the Camaro is faster in pretty much every way, the Z doesn't hold a candle to the Corvette.
Right now without the Z06/ZR1 the Corvette lands somewhere in the middle, but already the Z51 option Stingray has already utterly destroyed the GT-R on VIR. Granted that is comparing a pro driver in the Corvette to the best C&D driver in the GTR, but the difference was 7.5 seconds!