Originally Posted by blackcrossfire07
All that horsepower and still can't get to 60 MPH in under 4 secs?
That is the beauty of a vette. Only 400 HP and less than 4 secs. Much cheaper too... and in my opinion a nicer looking car.
two words... car weight.
The lightest of the new 2011 AMGs with the M157i motor will most likely be the CLK. The 2010 CLK63 currently has a curb weight of 3900lbs. The 2010 Corvette Z06 has a curb weight of 3200lbs. That is a significant difference in weight. There is the difference in 0-60mph right there.
700lbs curb weight equals roughly .7 in the 1/4 (all other variables equal)...as the general rule of thumb goes.
The engine will be one amazing piece of machinery. I can't wait until companies like Evosport, Kleeman, and Eurocharged can get their hands on it to start tinkering...The Z06 will just be an afterthought.