1/4 ET Predictions

[the cadillac kid]

i think this thing will run 12.5s all day



post your predictions



*edit*
hmm... Parker got his to run an 11.86 weighing 4205lbs & putting out around 500 at the rear wheels (x/.8) puts him at 625 at the crank...
theres a difference of 75 hp here... so maybe a .7 of a second difference? puts it in the 12.5 territory...

[CVP33]

12.20 - 12.40 @ 120mph. That's what it will take to "suck the doors of an M5".

[rand49er]

With stkshkr's best 11.85/121 and 350 lbs lighter, I'd guess low 12's at ~118 for a similarly powered but heavier Gen II V.


(Wow! )

[StealthViggen]

We are forgetting a few things.
1. Massive Torque from probably 2000 RPM
2. Ability to launch with authority and not grenade the drivetrain ( we hope )
3. Performance traction program
4. Magnetic ride ( as applied in the ZR1, when a drag launch is detected allow for 100% rebound to allow rear weight transfer and squat without wheel hop)

My guess 12.0's or better.

[austin]

If a similar hp/trq equipted E55 AMG can do 11.5's all day with just a little extra work (Computer chip), then i see no reason the 2009 cts-v shouldn't. Where talking a whole differant animal here, as compared to just slapping on a maggie to a 04-07 cts-v. my best guess will be between 11.50-12.00.

[thebigjimsho]

Originally Posted by austin

If a similar hp/trq equipted E55 AMG can do 11.5's all day with just a little extra work (Computer chip), then i see no reason the 2009 cts-v shouldn't. Where talking a whole differant animal here, as compared to just slapping on a maggie to a 04-07 cts-v. my best guess will be between 11.50-12.00.

Agreed. stkshkr has more power but the new V should be able to provide deadly launches. And with 285 rear meats. I'll venture an 11.95 @ 117mph...

[keeksv]

high 11's with the right launch, easily

[onebadcad]

Sub 12-sec run for a stock Caddy, who would have believed that 5 years ago.

[BLACK_CTSV]

12.6 @ 117

[SLPR 6.0L]

12.0 @117-119, all day long with a good paddle shifter. Hopefully the automatic will be more efficient than the manual.
Gonna make worm out of the Cobra (thats coming from a 96 modular 4.6 past owner).

[v84life]

GM 12.0-12.3 at 118 ...Rags and Mags 11.9-12.2 119... Owners 11.5-12.0 at 119-121.

I'm thinking huge fat tq curve , 373 rear , launch control and sticky tires
In the real world that would suck the doors off a M5.....

Can't wait....

[NormV]

As we have seen with the current V drive train, GM does not over engineer like MB does in their AMG cars. Neither are GM's transmissions as effcient as the Germans. We'll see.


Norm

Originally Posted by austin

If a similar hp/trq equipted E55 AMG can do 11.5's all day with just a little extra work (Computer chip), then i see no reason the 2009 cts-v shouldn't. Where talking a whole differant animal here, as compared to just slapping on a maggie to a 04-07 cts-v. my best guess will be between 11.50-12.00.

[b4z]

Traction will be an issue on the auto cars.
4.XX 1 st gear X 3.73 rear gear vs. the M6 ,which is either a 2.97 or 2.66 1st gear.

[TheRooster]

Originally Posted by NormV

As we have seen with the current V drive train, GM does not over engineer like MB does in their AMG cars. Neither are GM's transmissions as effcient as the Germans. We'll see.


Norm

Uhhh, the CTS transmission is what goes into the 5 series.

[Flyboy]

Originally Posted by thebigjimsho

Agreed. stkshkr has more power but the new V should be able to provide deadly launches. And with 285 rear meats. I'll venture an 11.95 @ 117mph...