0-60 in 5.2 (what? this # got higher with time....)

[lt4 gs]

0-60 in 5.2 (what? this # got higher with time......)

Ok, some of you may remember this.............way, way, way, back in late (fall) 95............there was a road test on the 96' GS Cpe...............can't remember the magazine..............but the 0-60 time is forever etched in stone...............it was 4.7 sec.............

Ok, they repeated this test in the spring of 96'............only diff......was they used a collector cpe............it's 0-60 time was 4.9 sec............this difference between the two identical chassis is what helped me remember this...........as well as the fact that these times were even with the the last ZR1. As I recall we had different drivers in different climates and obviously two different lt-4's............

Trust me......... these reports existed............ and I'd fight to the death proving it...(lol). just can't remember the magazine........??Road and Track..............MR Trend??? Definitely and most assuredly not C & D............

So here's the deal.................how come our spec section lists the heavily biased rice burner magazine's road test at 5.2............the only thing I remember at 5.2 was a blonde and......... Alabama's record in '94-95'

 

[Vettelt193]

I remember reading about the 0-60 times on a GS, and the times were equal to the 1995 LT1... I heard rumors about de-tuned LT4's, so the ZR1 guys wouldn't be upset, and also so GM wouldn't look like a bunch of raging idiots for spending millions developing the LS1... i will find links for you... i remember them blaming the equal times on the wider (and heavier) GS tires

 

[Fugitive]

Yo I got the magazine! It was Motor Trend! and yes the GS ran a 4.7 0-60, with a 13.3 109, quarter mile. The Collectos ran a 4.9 0-60, and a 13.3 107, quarter mile time! So I think Motor Trend is more objective to our real refined "Muscle Cars." Everyone else didn't come close! Scott

 

[lt4 gs]

Now........what we have to do is fix up the spec section of this forum .......I need a copy or a email scan of the aforementioned articles ..........to give to Rob............then we can get rid of the rice burner report at 5.2 put the right reports in there........from an AmericanMag......that likes American Muscle.....not rice ahol........They may build em' (rice burners) to go 350mph......who cares...........?? It's like listening to a soprano singing in yer kitchen.........run like hxxx...........IT WILL NEVER HAVE THE MUSIC OF A V-8!!

One more piece to this rant.......and I'll stop .......and give Heidi a chance.......
Did ya ever wonder how in the world a 330HP car.........with a 3:45 box...........the same package weight.......and tranny.......could equal the times of 405HP car.........with a 3:45 box...........the same package weight.......and tranny.......??? Well, two things here......first: the LT4 ain't 330hp..............and second: it takes the 32valve stern drive lotus merc cruiser a day and a half to wind up..........

Of course GM didn't want to insult the 95' LT5 buyers that just plopped 75k down...........w/96'LT4 loaded at just under 50k.........but you know what? .......they did................and they'll do it again.........it's called marketing........

I really am glad you both cleared that up...........that explains why I was able to blow off a ZR car right after I got mine in 96' .....Of course he didn't know how to drive either.........

Sorry for the long rant.........but I am kind of fond of my little red corvette.............

 

[Vettelt193]

Can you scan them and post? I would like to read it I thought all of the magazines had bad numbers... glad one of them didn't!!! ;worship

 

[Fugitive]

Yeah I looked in the back of the magazine. It had reports of all the performance times of the cars. I don't have a scanner so I'll try to find one. Oh also in the back it had a Camaro SLP with an LT4 that ripped off a 13.2 quarter mile! Give me some time to scanit! Later Scott

 

[lt4 gs]

thanks........looking forward to seeing that again.........or course ....one of us could break down and contact Motor Trend for a copy of the archived edition................jd:J :J :J :J :J

 

[6 Shooter]

Ya got to luv the LT4's Performance !!!

What's the best 0-60 & 1/4 mile times anyone's put together with their LT4 ?

Never had mine to a strip, hopefully I can make it to 1 next year.

 

[lt4 gs]

All I'll say ..............is: It is still a snake eater..........tropical or mongoose food..............if ya catch my humor.......

 

[6 Shooter]

I Vote 4 U . . .

....one of us could break down and contact Motor Trend for a copy of the archived edition................jd

What do u think, do u want to contact Motor Trend ?

 

[Fugitive]

Time

Hell Yeah! I think we should! It was pure accident that I had one. We need to give Motor Trend their props! They weren't afraid to report the truth! Something most people don't want to know! "They can't handle the truth!" Scott

 

[Fugitive]

Sorry made a mistake was replying to 5.2 post!

 

[twiget]

Sorry made a mistake was replying to 5.2 post!

Not a problem, just a few clicks of the mouse, and your reply is where it belongs.

Jason

 

[lt4 gs]

so do we do the scissors........scissors...........cut deal or play acey ducey to figure out who wil make the connection..............:Roll :Roll :Roll :Roll :Roll :Roll

 

[6 Shooter]

We delt and . . .

so do we do the scissors........scissors...........cut deal or play acey ducey to figure out who wil make the connection..............:Roll :Roll :Roll :Roll :Roll :Roll

U lost, it's your call

 

[lt4 gs]

k......we need both issue #'s and dates.............for MR's ......then some one .......maybe even me........will contact them........

 

[Fugitive]

The issue I have is June 1998, Motor Trend. The road test review according to the magazine for the GS was 11/95. The Collectors was tested 5/96. The SS Camaro LT4 was tested 2/97. Anything else guys? Scott

 

[lt4 gs]

The issue I have is June 1998, Motor Trend. The road test review according to the magazine for the GS was 11/95. The Collectors was tested 5/96. The SS Camaro LT4 was tested 2/97. Anything else guys? Scott

Well...that narrows it down...............can you copy it and scan it.........or no?? If not I'll contact MT to see about obtaining archives.....jd

 

[Fugitive]

It's hard for me to scan it I haven't yet bought one. I'll try to find someone. Yeah it's important to note that the issue I have has the performance times in the performance review in the back of the magazine. It's not a featured article. I think we need back issues of the featured articles on the Collectors and the Grand Sport. Keep smokin Boxers and 911's! Scott

 

[lt4 gs]

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